Happy Saturday! I don’t have a cute intro today. These books are far too good to even come up with something cheeky to say. Let’s just dive in. Enjoy! CANDY DISH by Mattew Lutton “cacophony” Lutton isn’t new to me as a person, but he is new to me as an author in the sense that other than perhaps in an anthology, this is the first time I really sat down and read one of his books and now a review. It’s funny how this one in particular came to be. I sometimes make posts and ask

Sharing an older but awesome review worth repeating in Warn's absence. He will be back but is currently in need of some family time. Are you ready for adventure? Do you find urban exploration fascinating? If you said yes to both those questions, then I highly recommend taking a tour…… # DEADENDTOURS: Yardley's Cross by Ashley Lister They're back! Billy, Tina, and Cal are back for another urbex adventure. This time the team tackles the story of Yardley's Cross, a hamlet that

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. Today I am reviewing Night Terrors An Anthology of Horror by Blood Bound Books Night Terrors An Anthology of Horror Out of the 31 authors in this anthology, I was only familiar with one, Robert Essig. Out of 31 stories there was only one story I felt Meh about. Blood Bound Books' first ever anthology from 2010 was a banger! I'm disappointed that the 30 authors I wasn't familiar with aren't m

Have you missed this incredible novella from Amanda Headlee? Be sure to pick it up now! Amanda's work is timely, relevant, and chilling. THIS IS HOW A VILLAIN IS MADE is not to be missed! THIS IS HOW A VILLAIN IS MADE by Amanda Headlee Fleeing her father's cruelty, Beatrix Beaumont arrives in Yellow Creek City with little more than a name and a will to survive. When she lands work as a caretaker in the home of a respected town leader, it seems like a stroke of luck. But the

Six by Mark Cassell “Six” is exactly what you’d think. Six creepy short stories from the twisted mind of Mark Cassell. This will be a short review, and it is a short book, a quick read but it does not skimp on quality. The quality of these stories is top-notch and full of terror, and chills. “Skin” completely creeped me out as I read about Gloria’s discovery in the basement, in her frantic search for her husband, after hearing a scream rise up from below. In a marriage plague

SPIDERS ON A SHIP BY STACI LAYNE WILSON I just finished listening to this on Audible and let me start by saying this does not go how you think it might go. The title may imply something like a 'fun' horror story such as "Snakes on a Plane" or something along the lines of "Sharknado." I assure you that is not even close. First, the synopsis: When jealousy awakens ancient forces, a dream vacation becomes a floating nightmare. Christopher Webb, the Amazing Spider-Mage, brings h

NO LAUGHING MATTER By M Ennenbach Everyone loves a circus until they forcefully abduct people off the streets of the city. A Cyberpunk novella from the author of Blobert. Praise for M Ennenbach! "When I say that Mike is a stellar storyteller, I mean that in every sense of the word. He IS his own genre. There's no one like him and there never will be." — Warn Iverson, from the Yeti Reads and Reviews Cover art by the daughter of M Ennenbach. Cover formatting by RJ Roles. Edited

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! SMOTHERMOSS by Alisa Alering Set in the Appalachian Mountains during the 1980’s, SMOTHERMOSS by Alisa Alering follows a family of women, focusing primarily on the young sisters. Because of their poverty and “otherness,” both girls are ostracized by their peers. The older of the two caregivers for her elderly grand aunt and her pet rabbits,

CROSSROADS By: Laurel Hightower Release: (re-released) 4/21/26 Page count: 126 KU: No Hoopla: No Synopsis: When does a mother’s sacrifice turn to pure selfishness? Can Chris realize she may be crossing the line before it’s too late? First line: “The first time Chris buried a part of herself by her son’s roadside cross, it was an accident.” Favorite line: “She believed in a smiling sacrifice.” Thoughts: Well, I needed a good cry and to renew my stock in Kleenex. What I

WE PAINT OUR FACES WITH THE ASHES OF OUR DEAD The New Collection from Nikolas P. Robinson! Featuring an introduction from Lucas Mangum! When an author puts a short story collection together, they are sifting through the ashes in the hope of finding something valuable and breathing new life into things that were dead. Each story takes on new context when brought together, than it had in its original life. The author paints their face with the ashes of the dead, crafting a new

Happy Saturday! Today’s set of reviews is probably my most diverse yet, and the most fun I have had both reading and reviewing. These four books are all very different, but they all have something in common—they're all easy five stars, and standout reads for the horror community in general. Enjoy! HORSEFLY by Aron Beauregard “But his bravado quickly dissolved when he saw the army of tiny, illuminated horseflies swarming under the door. As the winged vampires rushed toward him

A Lonely Broadcast By Kel Byron I listened to this on Audible and it was fantastic, with Multiple narrators, and a fully produced soundscape. This is a creature feature story, built around a perfect blend of survival horror meets small town horror. The story follows a young woman, Evelyn, as she begins a new job as a radio DJ back in her hometown of Pine Haven. The radio station itself is a rickety old fire watch tower, built fifty feet up and set at the edge of town, where t

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. Today I am reviewing Thin Red Membrane by John James Minster and The Elevator Game by Z. Martin Thin Red Membrane by John James Minster Minster really knows how to write occult horror, with a bit of folk horror thrown in This collection of four tales takes you through time, through different locations and different cultures. A very diverse collection which is refreshing actually. The theme o

THE SPITE HOUSE By Johnny Compton THE SPITE HOUSE is an incredible haunted house story with more hidden in its layers than one may expect at first glance. A house built out of spite, long ago, that still carries the stains of its past and haunts the town it looms over. Rumors abound, but in whispers, no one willing to risk the wrath of Eunice, the millionaire matriarch of the town. Eric is a quiet man with a secret, traveling town to town with his two daughters, seeking work

The long-anticipated release of THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE And Other Words To Die For, is finally here! Be sure to grab it on Amazon now or order physical copies direct from the shop! 2024 SISTERS IN CRIME ELEANOR TAYLOR BLAND WINNER AND CLAYMORE AWARD FINALIST THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE and other words to die for is an interconnected Southern gothic noir journey from Reconstruction New Orleans to a present-day landscape of terror. Each story invests the reader in a sett

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! HOUSE OF DEAD CHILDREN by Alex Hartwell Ah, the American dream! The lead character in Alex Hartwell’s novel, The House of Dead Children, is living his. After the unfortunate death of his mother, he, as Power of Attorney, is given her worldly goods, which he uses as a down payment on a house for himself, his beautiful wife, and their two, ad

THE BOATMAN By: Alex Grecian Release: 4/14/26 Page count: 110 KU: No Hoopla: No Synopsis: A common cruise liner becomes hunted when a mysterious man, in a rowboat, leisurely stalks them. First line: “June wanted for a morning when Walt had taken little Mai to the beach, then she rode her visible to the bazaar in Pekerjaan.” Favorite line: “I didn’t want anyone to ever find me. I wanted to be forgotten.” Thoughts: If you are planning or thinking of planning a cruise -

Late on posting our updates for the last month or so. Today will be a short recap of the last 30 days and normal month-end posts will resume at the end of April. Let's get to the updates & good news! Uncomfortably Dark Top Orders & Page Reads *Amazon stats only TOP ORDERS FOR MARCH 2026 BISHOP - THE VET - FULL THROTTLE - DISTILLED CHAOS TOP PAGE READS AS PER AMAZON KDP MARCH 2026 DISTILLED CHAOS - BEYOND THE BREACH - HANK FLYNN - BISHOP VINTAGE PAPERBACK REVIEW OF THE MONT

Happy Saturday! Today I wanted to skip an intro completely because these five books are too incredible to even waste time with this nonsense. So, on that note, ENJOY! VICAR OF FISTS by John Baltisberger " I finally let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Goddamn. I wondered if I should stop thinking goddamn so much now that I was the pope. Probably, but still, that ass, GODDAMN! I shook my head and followed her out of the shop like a good dog." VICAR OF FISTS by John Ba

After much deliberation and discussion, our curator Paul Carro has made the final selections for the SELF (S)CARES Anthology! Acceptances and rejections have been sent out, so anyone that was waiting for the news, please check your emails! Sending the rejections was not easy because these stories were all amazing, creative, and original, each in their own way. Choices were made on a long list of criteria, including creativeness, originality, and those that sought to go outsi