THE WISE FRIEND Ramsey Campbell Flame Tree Press (April 23, 2020) Reviewed by Ray Palen For me, opening up a new Ramsey Campbell novel is almost a religious experience. The man is a Master of Horror, with accolades ranging from the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement...
BEHEMOTH HP Newquist Bloodshot Books (October 24, 2019) Reviewed by Ray Palen ‘Behemoth is God’s greatest creature. One of his most terrifying. According to Job, Chapter 40, Verses 15 to 18, Behemoth was made as the same time as man. It was monstrously...
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A between reviewer Ray Palen and Adam L. G. Nevill, author of The Reddening. RP: Are ‘the red people’ based on any particular historical people. or are they fully a product of your fertile imagination? AN: The idea...
THE REDDENING Adam L.G. Nevill Ritual Limited (October 31, 2019) Reviewed by Ray Palen If you enjoy your horror with a historic premise, along with a dash of the gothic thrown in for good measure, you need look no further than this terrific thrill-fest from British...
Weeping Season Seán O’Connor Matador May 21, 2019 Reviewed by Ray Palen Irish author Seán O’Connor burst upon the horror scene in 2019 with the novella entitled The Mongrel, which was nominated for a Splatterpunk Award. I often wonder what it would be like...
