Laymon has yet to disappoint me. It’s really a shame he wasn’t better known in this country. Right off the bat, this is an uncomfortable read, because it relates a young man’s emotions as he goes through his first real…
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WHAT I’M READING NOW: ATMOSPHERE by Michael Laimo
Every once in a while, I find one of Laimo’s short stories in a fiction magazine, and I’ve always been impressed with his work. Now I get to take on one of his novels, and I’m sure it’s going to…
WHAT I’M READING NOW: CLICKERS 2 by J.F. Gonzalez and Brian Keene
I loved the hell out of the first book. Now that Brian Keene is on board, I can’t even imagine the sheer lunacy that’s going to come out of this.
WHAT I’M READING: THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF BEST NEW HORROR VOLUME 12
This one doesn’t have a super cool lineup, but there’s still a few good writers here: Tim Lebbon, Dennis Etchison, Thomas Ligotti, and Ramsey Campbell (of course). Not a bad read so far.
WHAT I AM READING NOW: SECOND CHANCE by Chet Williamson
I’ve been a huge fan of his short stories over the years. My favorite was “Yore Skin’s Jes’s Soft ‘n Purty” in RAZORED SADDLES, which was edited by Joe R. Lansdale. I defy any horror fan to say that one…