Collision J.S. Breukelaar 2019 Meerkat Press Reviewed by Gordon B. White The stories in J.S. Breukelaar’s collection Collision are an unapologetically surreal group, but nonetheless undeniably human. They’ll smile as they ask you to accompany them into that penumbra...
Sacrificial Lambs and Others Sheri White 2018 Crossroad Press Reviewed by Elaine Pascale There is a real skill involved in writing flash fiction. Every word counts, character arcs need to be crystal clear, and titles mean a lot. Sheri White could teach a master class...
Savagery of the Rebel King Nancy Kilpatrick Crossroad Press February 2, 2019 Reviewed by Elaine Pascale Nancy Kilpatrick has done it again! And by “it” I mean write a griping tale that combines tension with realistic human weaknesses and relatable emotions. Savagery...
The Rust Maidens Gwendolyn Kiste Trepidatio Publishing, an imprint of JournalStone November 16, 2018 Reviewed by Eden Royce Pray for the Rust Maidens. Gwendolyn Kiste’s work never ceases to amaze and fascinate. Her imagination seems limitless, if her impressive body...
The Starving Queen Dean Italiano 2017 P.I.C. Publishing Reviewed by Rick Hipson The Starving Queen, Dean Italiano’s most recent novel, is every bit as terrifying as it is true for far too many of us. The insidious force of Dean’s villain burrows into those...
Friends In High Places Rob Smales Bloodshot Books September 24, 2018 Reviewed by Brian James Lewis Whew! Just finished reading a new release from Bloodshot Books that chilled my bones pretty good. Friends In High Places by Rob Smales has nailed down a solid Five Star...