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FICTION
Released: Aug. 16, 2011
SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT
by Darynda Jones

Grim Reaper Charley Davidson (First Grave on the Right, 2011) returns to solve a missing-person case and to protect the Son of Satan Reyes Farrow from demons. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
THE WATCHTOWER
by Lee Carroll
"Seemingly interminable, with a decent sonnet or two thrown in."
The second entry in Carroll's urban fantasy trilogy begun with Black Swan Rising (2010). Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: July 26, 2011
SPELL BOUND
by Kelley Armstrong
"Unable to stand on its own, but fans should be happy enough."
Book 12 of the projected 13 volume urban fantasy series is merely preparation for what promises to be an epic climax. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: July 25, 2011
DEVIL’S HAND
by M.E. Patterson
"A fast-paced fight against demonic forces that will appeal to lovers of supernatural thrillers."
A down-on-his-luck gambler gets more than he bargained for in this supernatural thriller from Patterson. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: July 5, 2011
UNDEAD AND UNDERMINED
by MaryJanice Davidson
"Readers are likely to be divided between love 'em and leave 'em by an installment with too much back story for newbies to sink their teeth into."
Back from hell, a vampire queen assembles a motley crew to save the future. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: July 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE LAST WEREWOLF
by Glen Duncan
"Duncan's writing is quirky and brilliant--and definitely not for kids."
Duncan continues the long tradition of werewolf literature in this harrowing novel of lupine transformation. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: July 1, 2011
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
by Tobe Hooper
"Horror as comedy, bawdy and blue, more yucks than frights."
The creator of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre takes to print with a co-authored foray into zombie comic novel territory. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 8, 2011
THE RIDGE
by Michael Koryta
"Koryta (The Cypress House, 2011, etc.), whose affection for the big cats and those who care for them is contagious, has produced a supernatural thriller that will raise goosebumps the size of golf balls."
The choice is simple: Kill or be killed. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011
GRAVEMINDER
by Melissa Marr
"Fantasy-horror fans will demand more."
Beware the hungry dead, for they will rise from the grave to eat. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011
THE NINTH NIGHTMARE
by Graham Masterton
"The closest parallels to this novel are movies like Inception and comic books featuring the Justice League of America."
Masterton (Fire Spirit, 2010, etc.) continues his Night Warriors series by tossing half-a-dozen untried Warriors at a nefarious 12th-century amputee monk. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011
CHICKS KICK BUTT
edited by Rachel Caine, Kerrie L. Hughes
"Generally flat, possibly reflecting overly narrow editorial requirements."
Chicks are awesome, declares editor Caine in her introduction to this anthology of 13 original stories in the supernatural/urban fantasy mode. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011
WITCHES OF EAST END
by Melissa de la Cruz
"Fantasy for well-read adults."
First in de la Cruz's debut adult series about the adventures of a family of Long Island witches. Read full book review >