Lucas M.

“Victorian Psycho” offers readers a captivating and darkly humorous narrative centered around its enigmatic protagonist, maintaining a consistent focus throughout.

“The Westing Game” is a bit overstuffed with characters and isn't as clever as it wants to be. Still, those looking for a lighter murder mystery will find the plenty of mileage in a story that's still fresh nearly 50 years later.

Cat's Cradle is chaotic and borderline absurd in the best possible ways.

“The Problem with Perfect” over comes its unoriginal plot with campy vibes and some absolutely devilish dialogue.

Never Whistle at Night makes up for it's lack of scares with a great selection of stories from it's authors.

Demonic is the embodiment of a pitch black horror comedy cult classic. Anyone looking for anything else need not apply.

Bored Gay Werewolf isn't innovative or particularly substantial. But as a queer, B-movie plot inspired novel, it's a very fun read.

“Starter Villain” never takes itself too seriously, resulting in a delightful, breezy, and clever narrative.

Maeve Fly is a bizarre story told from the unique perspective of it's psychopathic anti-hero. Though like her victims, there is a distinct lack of connection and senseless violence that sours the reading experience.

Did not finish - Got a few pages in and determined it was not my taste

While the “found footage” narrative framing was undoubtedly the weakest aspect, “Episode Thirteen” ultimately transcends its haunted house setting to delve into profound philosophical questions about the nature of perception and the existence of ghosts.

In the Lives of Puppets skillfully navigates tough philosophical questions, with only a few uneven spots, along with the strong characters Klune is known for.

An incredibly enjoyable slow burn with great characters and plenty of dark humor.

Despite a slow start and some unnecessary fluff, Leave The World Behind offers a horrifyingly realistic breakdown of society.

Fans of psychological thrillers will enjoy Motherthing but fans of elevated horror will gleefully sink their teeth into the main character's struggle to cope with her own existence.

Under the Whispering Door tells a heartfelt and whimsical story of life, love, and death.

Taking a few pages out of Mike Flannigan's playbook, Hendrix excels with a funny, weird, and chilling haunted house story while dissecting generational trauma.

Funny, tragic, and raw, McCurdy's beautifully crafted autobiography is an incredibly strong start to a new career in writing.

Helpmeet is a short read with a few good twists and turns despite its shortcomings.

There's no question about it: “Tender is the Flesh” presents a brutally unforgiving narrative that exposes the savage nature of capitalism. While some may question the extent to which it needed to go to make its point, the book's unapologetic approach is undeniable.

If you're willing to over look the many thriller cliches “The House Across The Lake” retreads, you'll be rewarded with a clever, tense, and page turning final act.

“Hidden Pictures” marries a slow burn horror with intoxicating thriller results. Sadly, transphobic undertones sour the experience.

Despite its occasional pretentiousness and uneven pacing, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a refreshing examination of the human experience.

Don't let the title fool you; The Seven Husbands pale in comparison to the beautiful story of self-discovery of the titular Evelyn Hugo.

The House in the Cerulean Sea balances its fantastical characters with a well-crafted narrative, albeit one that dips in and out of saccharine levels of sweetness.