Alana K. Drex's New Horror-Comedy Novel 'Fridge Goop' Is Rad Throwback To '80's-Era Fun
For those who don’t remember or were too young to experience the decade first-hand, the 1980’s were rad.
Bo Chappell & A.A. Medina’s Horror-Western 'Devil Dancers' Puts The Wild Back Into The West
Merely mentioning the Old West arouses near-legendary associations singularly embedded in the collective American consciousness. That era of Manifest Destiny, of painted vistas and unending horizons.
Izzy Von’s Sequel, 'I Collect Vile Things', Is Thought-Provoking Exercise In Brutal Horror
We’re all haunted by the past. Regrets and failings, the near-misses and might-have-beens. The trauma of abuse, too, whether it be emotional, mental, or physical, can linger long after the deeds themselves are done.
Jim Horlock's Novel 'Masks' Is Fast-Paced Ode To Slasher Movie Maniacs
For what is horror, really, than a story about evil of one sort or other? —Halloween director John Carpenter, Fangoria magazine, March 2001
Izzy Von’s Sequel Novel 'Xmas Of The Dead' Offers Unique Take On Zombie Tropes
“I’m taking a ride With my best friend I hope he never lets me down again He knows where he’s taking me Taking me where I want to be I’m taking a ride With my best friend” — Depeche Mode, “Never Let Me Down Again”
A.L. Garcia's Poetic Collection 'My Split Tongue' Offers Dual-Language Descent Into Darkness
Across the ages, many have tried to answer that fundamental question: What mysteries lurk within the human heart? Innumerable creative minds have attempted to satisfy the inquiry through literature, song, theater and film, but none more so than the humble poet.
The Third Time's The Charm For The New Cucifixion Press Anthology 'Shoot The Devil: Martyr’s Militia'
The Problem of Evil is one that has perplexed philosophers and theologians since time immemorial. The question itself is simple—Why does wickedness exist?—but settling on a single solution isn’t as straightforward.
Tyche Books' Anthology 'Hauntings And Hoarfrost' Celebrates Winter's Dark Side
Winter. The word conjures snowball fights and sledding, Christmas displays and lazy days spent home from school. Yet grim shades lurk beneath those cheery wonderland joys. Winter is the time when daylight dwindles and skies darken with overcast gloom.
It Was Finally Time for Emily to Write Her memoir
by Michael McKown
Critical Blast's Top 10 Indie Books of 2024
Dozens of books are reviewed here at Critical Blast each year. Given that the site was founded upon the principle of exposing independently produced genre works to a wider audience, most featured books are of a decidedly science fiction, fantasy, or horror nature.
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