horror

Gruesome Zombies Combine with Poignant Story of Love, Loss and Faith

Society isn’t the only thing that breaks down in a zombie apocalypse. For survivors, such an event throws deeply held personal beliefs into crisis. In An End, book one of the Where We Stand Now series, author Brandon Pawlicki tackles the aftermath of a world-decimating zombie outbreak with an emotional…

Cynthia ConradMarch 8, 2024

Miscellany Thrillers

Pretty, Pink, and Poisonous: The “Pink Horror” Era

Aerosmith frontman Stephen Tyler may have sung, “Pink, it’s my new obsession” back in the glory days of late-90s rock, but it wasn’t until the early 2020s that the horror genre fell in love with pink — and, with the success of 2023’s Barbie that put Pantone 219C front and…

Lindy RyanFebruary 23, 2024

Miscellany Thrillers

Cover Reveal for Lindy Ryan’s “Cold Snap,” A Chilling Novella of Dread, Isolation and Sinister Spirits

A grieving mother and son hope to survive Christmas in a remote mountain cabin, in this chilling novella of dread, isolation and sinister spirits lurking in the frozen woods. Perfect for fans of The Only Good Indians, The Shining and The Babadook. Lindy Ryan's Cold Snap will be released on…

BookTribJanuary 23, 2024

Recommended Thrillers

Doppelgängers, Hallucinations and Murder Darken a School Trip in Debut Horror

Humans have always been fascinated by the macabre; just look at the popularity of authors like Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe. If that is the vein of literature you find yourself drawn to, then look no further than Milan Jaker’s debut novel, Behind the Outside (Barnes & Noble Press).…

Katie BloomerAugust 3, 2023

Fiction Recommended Thrillers

A World of Evil Hides in the Shadows in Small-Town Horror

Hidden in the Shadows (Atmosphere Press) by A.D. Vancise is a haunting novel about a woman's return to a small town filled with dark secrets. The novel's masterful storytelling and skillful use of suspense and terror create a chilling reading experience. A Suspenseful Small-Town Tale The story follows Evie, a…

Monique SnymanApril 14, 2023

Miscellany Podcasts

Writers, Ink Podcast: CJ Tudor on Why It’s Better to Have No Agent Than the Wrong Agent

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and…

Writers, InkJanuary 30, 2023

Fiction Thrillers

ITW Spotlight: Native Horror Debut is a Love Letter to Denver and Heavy Metal

Erika T. Wurth is well known in her community for uplifting other writers — and certainly Indigenous writers. Even a quick Google search will net links to several articles she’s penned about the massive renaissance in Native fiction. And with the launch of her stunning literary horror debut, White Horse…

Dawn IusNovember 9, 2022

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A Lesson in Fear From Someone Who Knows

In Alaina Urquhart’s The Butcher and the Wren (Zando), a man named Jeremy knows all of that very well. A second-year medical student at Tulane University, his interests in experimentation go way beyond anything he’s been taught in class. His father’s advice echoes in his mind: “You want to learn…

Neil NyrenAugust 26, 2022

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A Fairy Tale Worthy of a King

A NEW DEFINITION FOR A DARK RETELLING Stephen King reflected before writing Fairy Tale (Scribner), asking himself what would make him happy to write, and this was it: “As if my imagination had been waiting for the question to be asked, I saw a vast deserted city — deserted but…

Mckenzie TozanSeptember 16, 2022

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Writers, Ink Podcast: Reimagining Failure with Dan Padavona

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and…

Writers, InkNovember 28, 2022

Thrillers

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

If you are in need of a blood chilling thriller to make your heart pound, Baby Teeth (St. Martin's Press) is for you! It is clear that author Zoje Stage mastered everything dark and suspenseful when she created Hanna, a seven year old, and the only child of Suzette and Alex.…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 13, 2018

Miscellany Thrillers

Edgar Allan Poe: Influencing Literature From the Grave

Edgar Allan Poe is one of only a handful of writers who not only gained recognition during their lifetime but left behind a legacy that influenced generations of writers in a variety of genres and even languages. He is said to be the father of the modern detective story, was…

Monique SnymanJanuary 19, 2022

Miscellany

Lovecraft Comes to HBO, Classic Literature Replaces Male Pen Names, Plus Women and the ERA

BookTrib wants to keep you in the book news loop! Each week our editors take a pulse on what’s happening in the book world and hand pick stories, tidbits and reviews you may have missed. Historical Fact and Fictional Horror Collide in HBO's New Drama Series Lovcraft Country — Thrillist…

BookTribAugust 14, 2020

Miscellany

From Shore to Fiction: “Beneath the Lighthouse”

Julieanne Lynch is the author of Beneath the Lighthouse, an eerie story on ghosts and family tragedy. Today we have the pleasure of learning about her creative process and the inspiration behind her chilling story. But first, here is a taste of her story: Sixteen-year-old Jamie McGuiness’s sister is dead. Sinking into…

Julieanne LynchAugust 22, 2018

Nonfiction

Smart Reads: Real Life Heroes, Villains and Monsters

Villains and monsters are so much more frightening in the world of non-fiction. While we can reassure ourselves that the horrors of fiction aren’t real and sleep with the lights on, the comfort in non-fiction lies in the books themselves. By shining a light on the darkest hearts we lessen…

JeriAnn GellerNovember 19, 2015

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Open the Door to V.E. Schwab’s “Gallant,” an Eerily Magical Homecoming

Olivia Prior knows hardly anything about her family or where she came from. Raised at the Merilance School for Independent Girls, the only link she has to anyone outside its walls is her mother’s journal — a slim, worn volume that offers very few answers as she watches her mother’s…

Chelsea CicconeMarch 2, 2022

Gruesome Zombies Combine with Poignant Story of Love, Loss and Faith

Pretty, Pink, and Poisonous: The “Pink Horror” Era

Cover Reveal for Lindy Ryan’s “Cold Snap,” A Chilling Novella of Dread, Isolation and Sinister Spirits

Doppelgängers, Hallucinations and Murder Darken a School Trip in Debut Horror

A World of Evil Hides in the Shadows in Small-Town Horror

Writers, Ink Podcast: CJ Tudor on Why It’s Better to Have No Agent Than the Wrong Agent

A Lesson in Fear From Someone Who Knows

A Fairy Tale Worthy of a King

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

Edgar Allan Poe: Influencing Literature From the Grave

Lovecraft Comes to HBO, Classic Literature Replaces Male Pen Names, Plus Women and the ERA

From Shore to Fiction: “Beneath the Lighthouse”

Smart Reads: Real Life Heroes, Villains and Monsters

Open the Door to V.E. Schwab’s “Gallant,” an Eerily Magical Homecoming

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