Horror and Wholesome
DEAD SPACE by S.A. BARNES I'm not usually a fan of sci-fi, but when I heard Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes described as "Haunted Titanic in space", I just had to grab it, and for the first half of the book, I was really glad I did! Claire Kovalik and her repair crew respond to... Continue Reading →
I'm pretty picky when it comes to how I consume true crime media. While I, like many others, am interested in the subject matter - the whys and hows things happen - I am also very aware that what I'm viewing is based around real people during the worst moments of their lives. I avoid... Continue Reading →
The House of Little Bones is an atmospheric gothic tale that begs to be read in one sitting. Set on the edge of a desolate moor, we follow author David Lansdown as he flees from his fall from grace, his scorned lover, Luca, and the legend of Bone Hollow. I adored this book. It manages... Continue Reading →
A promising collection of short stories that intertwines the real life difficulties and prejudices faced by Native Americans with the supernatural. Author Shane Hawk has a good command of imagery that will draw you in and keep you engaged. My particular favorite was "Dead America". You'll want to wear ear plugs when you go to... Continue Reading →
Beautiful and heart breaking, Dead Corpse is the story of three generations of medicine women: Xikora, Owa, and Aku, the former two being priestesses of the earth goddess, Ana, and the latter seeking to break away from a mantle she doesn't want. Theirs is a tale of devotion, both to their goddess and to each... Continue Reading →
The Girl from the Well is the tale of a vengeful ghost who becomes acquainted with a tattooed boy harboring a dark spirit. As they grow closer, and she learns more about his life, family, and the creature dwelling within him, she becomes determined to help save him, no matter the cost. I loved the... Continue Reading →
Pretty Marys All in a Row by Gwendolyn Kiste is a short, fun read that follows Resurrection Mary, Rhee to her friends, and her sister Marys, all supernatural beings based on folklore and poems that inhabit a house in an ethereal afterlife. They spend their nights haunting the world of the living before returning to... Continue Reading →
Stories By S.H. Cooper 