Dead Stars and Stone Arches is an anthology of Utah Horror with nearly three dozen talented local writers.
I love these sorts of anthologies—the ones that not only have fantastic stories, poems, and flash fiction pieces, but ones meant to help build writers up. This anthology by Timber Ghost Press in association with the Horror Writers Association Utah Chapter, a nonprofit group that encourages growth and community.
Read MoreSmolder by Michael R Goodwin is a horror novella about a recently divorced man named Eric. Who must deal with his new life as a single man and the foreclosure of his dream home. The story really starts when he takes a late-night walk in the woods nearby his home.
Read MoreThe Ringmaster’s Interview by Colin C. Martin is a wild ride of horrific terror.
I loved the enthusiasm Martin had for this book. He used different fonts to describe many aspects of his stories, he had new pictures for each chapter, and each character was new and unique. There never was a dull moment.
American Monsters: Part 2 is a multi-author horror anthology. Each story offers a unique take on different North American (Canada, US, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands) folklore, myths, and legends about monsters from the region.
Part 2 is the sixth of this monster series, and after reading this book, I want to go back and read the others!
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Suggs
The Liberty Key by author Michael R Goodwin is when a house meets a person. This isn’t so much a paranormal story as it is the house is the living thing.
The story starts when [character name] is searching for a house after dealing with the death of his wife and child. When he finds The Liberty House, it’s much too big for him, but he loves it.
Read MoreThe Moonlit Road: A Collection of Short Horror Stories by William Stuart is a horror anthology. Each story has a slow build and an impactful climax.
Each story weighs heavy on meaning, and all could be unpacked a thousand-fold with new avenues of thought and ideas, but they need time.
Read MoreThe Shadow of Hades by Paul Williams is a fantasy novel set in a world where practicing magic is possible for those who dare, but it is considered dangerous or evil by many.
The most notable characters are Pam, a drunk singer witch; Blake, someone who can walk between worlds; Alle, a rich witch who loses everything, and twin boys, Carlos and Daniel. Each character is different, with different personalities and different wants and needs.
Read More25 Gates of Hell: A Horror Anthology by John West et. al. is a horror anthology with twenty-five different horror stories that will lead you closer to the fiery depths of inferno.
If you like scary stories, especially ones with distinctive voices and styles, then this is the anthology for you. I was in awe of the different stories…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something with clever writing and an exciting plot, then read Riley’s Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service by Sophie Queen. When I first started this story, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and from page one, I was hooked.
Warning, this blog has some spoilers!
Read MoreFinally, the long-awaited horror collection has arrived! To get your copy of Collective Darkness:
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