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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 […]

Book Review: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Posted on October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris Genre: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Rural Fantasy Series: Sookie Stackhouse Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: May 2001 Author Info: www.charlaineharris.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – As far as strong female characters go, I’d put Sookie right up at the top with the best of them. Sooo a few years back […]

Graphic Novel Review: The Last of Us: American Dreams by Neil Druckmann

Posted on October 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Last of Us: American Dreams by Neil Druckmann Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Zombies, Survivalist Adventure, GamingSeries: Last of Us (video game tie-in)Publisher: DarkHorse ComicsDate of Publication: July 2013 Great art, but a rather straightforward story without enough meat to be as powerful a tie-in to the game as it should be. 3 out of 5 stars […]

Manga Review: Attack on Titan, Volume 2 by Hajime Isayama

Posted on October 25, 2013 1 Comment

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), Volume 2 by Hajime Isayama Genre: Dystopia, Horror Publisher: Kodansha Date of Publication: September 11, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Eren may be at the center of it all, but a win won’t be possible without the people rallying around him and the strength and trust they’re placing in him […]

Manga Review: Attack on Titan, Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama

Posted on October 17, 2013 3 Comments

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama Genre: Dystopia, Horror Publisher: Kodansha Date of Publication: June 19, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “It feels hopeless, and the powerlessness of the characters in that situation is very tangible to the readers. However, as human nature goes, you […]

A BiblioSanctum Co-Review: Nightlife by Matthew Quinn Martin

Posted on October 17, 2013 2 Comments

Nightlife by Matthew Quinn Martin Genre: Urban Fantasy/Horror Series: Book 1 Date of Publication: October 21, 2013 Publisher: Pocket Star/Simon & Schuster Author Information: Website | Twitter Nightlife takes readers to a New Harbor, Connecticut on Halloween night, where deep within its depths, an ancient breed of predator prepares to rise. The city’s outcasts, the […]