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Book Review: Ex-Purgatory by Peter Clines

Posted on January 15, 2014 2 Comments

Ex-Purgatory by Peter Clines (Broadway Books) Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Book 4 of Ex-Heroes Publication Date: January 14, 2014 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It’s an age of trilogies we live in, so you can’t really blame me when at first I thought Ex-Communication was going to be the end […]

YA Weekend: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Posted on January 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake Genre: Young Adult Horror, Paranormal Series: Book 1 of Anna Publisher: Tor Teen Date of Publication: August 20, 2011 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “An intriguing young adult horror novel with perhaps a questionable romantic side plot, but otherwise a spine-chillingly […]

Graphic Novel Review: Locke & Key vol.6: Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

Posted on January 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Locke and Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill and Gabriel RodriguezGenre: Horror Series: Collects Locke and Key Omega #1-5 and Alpha #1-2 Publisher: IDW Publishing Publication Date: February 2014 Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Dodge has all the keys, as well as little Bode’s body and, with all the prom kids in […]

Book Review: The Troop by Nick Cutter

Posted on December 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Troop by Nick Cutter Genre: Horror Series: Stand-alone Publisher: Gallery Books Date of Publication: January 7, 2014 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “A truly unnerving horror experience” Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest […]

Novella Review: Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu

Posted on December 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love by Mercedes M. Yardley Genre: Horror, Paranormal Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ragnarok Publications Date of Publication: September 7, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “There is darkness but also a heart-wrenching beauty in this love story between two […]

Book Review: I Am Satan by Tim Hawken

Posted on December 18, 2013 1 Comment

I Am Satan by Tim Hawken Genre: Fantasy, Horror Series: Book 2 of the Hellbound Trilogy Publisher: Rethink Press Limited Date of Publication: June 25, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Hawken’s writing can invoke very vivid imagery, especially if you’re a highly visual person who can easily get lost in descriptions and ideas.” I’m […]

Book Review: The Abominable by Dan Simmons

Posted on December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Abominable by Dan Simmons Genre: Historical Fiction Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Date of Publication: October 22, 2013 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars – “A decent book that is not without its high points; story is paced slowly and weighed down with a lot of technical […]

Book Review: Hellbound by Tim Hawken

Posted on December 10, 2013 1 Comment

Hellbound by Tim Hawken Genre: Fantasy, Horror Series: Book 1 of the Hellbound Trilogy Publisher: Rethink Press Limited Date of Publication: November 28, 2010 Author Information: Website | Twitter Rating: 4 of 5 stars – This novel was an enjoyable blend of horror, theology, and philosophy with a twist of humor that dared to tackle ideas such as the Hell paradox […]

Book Review: 14 by Peter Clines

Posted on November 28, 2013 4 Comments

14 by Peter Clines Genre: Paranormal/Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Permuted Press Date of Publication: June 5, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Excellent and diverse cast of characters in this fun, creepy paranormal novel” I’d like to start this review off with some background information. So for the past […]

Book Review: Parasite by Mira Grant

Posted on November 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

Parasite by Mira Grant Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Book 1 of Parasitology Publisher: Orbit Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars – “Not as suspenseful as I’d hoped and I couldn’t connect with the main character, but the premise is interesting and the book […]