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Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
The 7 horror books written by Mexicans
The horror narrative emerges as an explanation of things that go beyond what can be explained, humanizing the unknown and giving an explanation to what seems to have no explanation; well, lets us handle it. Supernatural stories and death are part of Mexican folklore and we have legends, anecdotes or local myths in our cultural heritage that have enriched our identity over the years.
By diego michel4 years ago in Horror
A Thousand Pounds of Dynamite
Wednesday, August 27, 1980. 12:30 a.m. The helicopter thundered over the darkened forest, heading west, rising into the mountains beneath an almost full moon. Even for FBI special agent Dell Rowley, a slight five foot nine, the narrow cargo space behind the two front seats was a tight fit. The helmet and Kevlar vest he wore over his black fatigues, and the weapons he carried, did not make it any more comfortable. But the pilot was supposed to be alone, so Rowley had to stay where he was. Besides, the copilot’s seat was occupied by three canvas money bags, stuffed with cut-and-bound bundles of newsprint calculated to match the weight and volume of almost $3 million in $100 bills—and $1,000 in cash, to complete the effect.
By Rebecca Maria4 years ago in Horror
The Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung) is an allegorical novella written by Franz Kafka which was first published in 1915. One of Kafka's best-known works, Metamorphosis tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. "monstrous vermin") and subsequently struggles to adjust to this new condition. The novella has been widely discussed among literary critics, with differing interpretations being offered. In popular culture and adaptations of the novella, the insect is commonly depicted as a cockroach.Plot
By Rebecca Maria4 years ago in Horror
Six Book Series to Read if You Like Goosebumps. Top Story - March 2022.
The success of Goosebumps spawned a lot of similar series when it first came out, and it’s also helped inspire a new generation of middle grade authors to write there own series. I know that it’s monster of the week style has inspired my own work even though I don’t write for young audiences. And for those of you like me that are always looking for new books to read and have been bitten by the Goosebumps bug, here are 6 series that I’m sure you’ll love.
By Jacob Peyton4 years ago in Horror
Manhunt, by Gretchen Felker-Martin
This review contains spoilers ### It normally doesn’t take me just over two weeks to read a 300 page novel. But Manhunt was a heavy, bleak read, and I found myself needing absolute focus to read it. Even though it was a heavy read, I’m glad I sat down with it.
By Varian Ross4 years ago in Horror
Frankenstein: A Timeless Tale of Horror and Suspense
Frankenstein is one of the most well-known horror novels of all time. Written by Mary Shelley, it tells the story of a scientist who creates a monster from body parts of various corpses. The novel is full of suspense and horror and has been adapted into numerous movies over the years. Frankenstein is a timeless tale that will continue to be enjoyed by readers for many years to come. Mary Shelley is one of the most important authors in the horror genre, and her novel Frankenstein is a classic that should not be missed. If you're looking for a suspenseful and horrifying read, then look no further than Frankenstein.
By Talia Meadows4 years ago in Horror
Retro Book Review
This Retro Book Review will cover the second book in R.L. Stine’s original Fear Street series: The Surprise Party. The story takes place not long after the events of the 1st book, The New Girl. When you pick up and start the 2nd book you’ll notice that the format of the book is different than the first in that we are given an epilogue. The chapter’s also contain the date and time at the top of the page. It’s a nice way to keep the events that happen in the book clear as well as making the point of view changes easy to follow. The main protagonist in this story is Meg Dalton a student at Shadyside High. We also get point of view chapters from her boyfriend Tony and the mysterious killer. This format was a delight and it kept the tension at high as I progressed through the book.
By Ashley McGuire4 years ago in Horror
