REVIEW: Looming Low Volume II
Mike here: This is a very thoughtful review by my friend Pete Rawlik; definitely read it, but TLDR: “Buy the book!”.
Book link in the review.
Mike here: This is a very thoughtful review by my friend Pete Rawlik; definitely read it, but TLDR: “Buy the book!”.
Book link in the review.
Also present is “The Whisperer Made Visible”, another Lovecraftian tinged horror original to this collection. This story alone, with its subtle machinations of malignant cosmic entities, makes the new collection worth its price…
John Shirley is one of the most versatile writers of speculative fiction working today, with seminal works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY WEIRD STORIES is a diverse collection of some of his best stories, and works to showcase the strength and breadth of his talent.
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I recently interviewed author Scott Nicolay about his translation of Jean Ray’s books, and about Scott’s latest collection AND AT MY BACK I ALWAYS HEAR.
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This book is a view into diverse worlds and important themes. There are world builders here, and these stories would last you an entire summer if you give them the time they deserve.
Listen to this 21-second clip from THE SEA OF ASH.
You’ll be glad you did — it’s an incredible book.
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These are fine stories… that explore the darkness that lurks on the edge of our subconscious…
As with most PS Publishing volumes the production values for the book are high, with cover art by Marcelo Gallegos that invokes both wonder and terror…
The editors have chosen “Drunk on Dream” by Jeffrey Thomas to closeout the collection. It’s a superb little piece that reminds us why Thomas is so loved by his readers. It’s full of the ennui of modern life, and the joy that comes from the tiny seemingly insignificant fantasies that sustain us through the day when nothing else will, and the deep sadness – that strange melancholy that swallows us – when we are forced to abandon them.
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“I feel like something bad is going to happen to me. I feel like something bad HAS happened. It hasn’t reached me yet… but it’s on its way.”
LAKE MUNGO is one of the most unsettling films I’ve ever seen. Paul Tremblay and Nadia Bulkin love it as well, and in this Patreon Podcast, we discuss the film.
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Out TOMORROW (Tuesday): THE FLYING NONE. Even if I didn’t know Cody Goodfellow, I’d have to read this! Only $3.99 on Kindle.