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Why You Need to Read: “Ring Shout”

Ring Shout By: P. Djèlí Clark Published: October 13, 2020 Genre: Horror/Folklore/Supernatural/Historical Fiction Thank you Tor.com for sending me an ARC of this book.             “The Birth of a Nation” had delivered all the souls they needed to stir up them old evil powers. Across the country, white folk who ain’t even heard of the Klans… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “Ring Shout”

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Why You Need to Read: “Small Spaces”

Small Spaces: #1: Small Spaces By: Katherine Arden Published: September 25, 2018 Genre: Children, Paranormal, Horror, Folklore             Ollie, poised on the edge of flight, said, “Tell me what?”             “Avoid large places at night,” the woman breathed. “Keep to small.”             “Small? That’s it?”             “Small!” shrieked the woman. “Small spaces! Keep to small spaces or see what happens… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “Small Spaces”

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Why You Need to Read: “Uncanny Collateral”

Valkyrie Collection: Book One: Uncanny Collateral By: Brian McClellan Published: April 2, 2019 Genre: Urban Fantasy PLEASE NOTE: The following contains some minor spoilers. You have been warned.             “My name is Alek Fitz,” I said. “I’m a reaper for Valkyrie Collateral, and I’ve come to collect your debt.”(Chapter 1).             When an author diverts from their… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “Uncanny Collateral”