Lauren Harris is back with the second installment of her “Millroad Academy Exorcists” series! The Girl in Acid Park is available for pre-order over at Amazon. Lauren is giving us a sneak peek at the cover, designed by Starla Huchton.
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Here’s a little more about the book:
Quarter Moon by Charlie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
DISCLAIMER: I received a preview copy in exchange for a review.
WARNING: This review contains mild spoilers.
The beautiful thing about the Crescent City is its mysterious, and sometimes deadly, charms. Charlie takes full advantage of those qualities in Quarter Moon. Like the title, this work is three quarters shrouded in shadow. What I found was a story that reminded me a great deal of Dashiell Hammett; the characters took primacy over the plot.
This is a modern take on classic noir. Not a retelling, mind you, but a fully realized character study on how far individuals will bend in pursuit of their ideals. And, as with his Dirty Magick: Los Angeles and Dirty Magick: New Orleans anthologies, it’s also an urban fantasy/noir genre mashup. Continue reading Review: Quarter Moon »
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
DISCLAIMER: I received a preview copy in exchange for a review.
WARNING: This review contains mild spoilers.
If you’ve never read Paul E. Cooley before, this is a great starter for you! It’s a short novelette that showcases what Paul does best, take an everyday guy with an everyday job, then take him on a left turn into weird.
Normally, I don’t give 5 star reviews, particularly for psychological horror. That looms large in my wheelhouse. I cut my teeth on Poe and Lovecraft, after all. I like my horror creepy, not just slashy. I have to tell you, this…this was creepy. I loved it! Continue reading Review: Mimes by Paul E. Cooley »
Three for Three, Jack Dupre Free!
In celebration of the release of Dirty Magick: New Orleans this month, you’ll get to listen to Jack’s first adventure absolutely free each Friday between now and Balticon. Three brand, new episodes!
Today’s episode, “The Conclusion.” Jack meets the big bad and gets a beating for his trouble. A call into his past puts things right, and he aims to get the heirloom, the murderer, and the girl. Well…mostly. Continue reading The Winds – Part 3 – The Conclusion »
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Two of Three, Jack Dupre Free!
In celebration of the release of Dirty Magick: New Orleans this month, you’ll get to listen to Jack’s first adventure absolutely free each Friday between now and Balticon. Three brand, new episodes!
Today’s episode, “The Dame.” A dark eyed vixen, a mysterious international business man, and red-capped thugs complicate Jack’s life. Continue reading The Winds – Part 2 – The Dame »
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All The Thrills With No Strings Attached!
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