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Death of a Clown by Catherine McCarthy is a dark fantasy about a man struggling to escape his past and start a new life, even as the stubborn remnants of his former life pull him back.

This story was a captivating journey, blending dark fantasy with intriguing world-building. The hope for the future kept me hooked!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/death-of-a-clown-by-catherine-mccarthy-book-revi...

Oh, I love a good tale set in a marsh! There‘s just something about marshlands that screams horror, and boy did this collection bring the horror! In Marshland Horrors: The Cellar Door Issue #5 edited by Aric Sundquist, we get some wildly dark fiction that delves deep into the horrors that haunt the depths of the swamp.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/marshland-horrors-the-cellar-door-issue-5-book-r...

Scarecrow Slaughter by E.C. Hanson is a tale of brutal bloodshed, intense revenge, and other terrifying things that occur in a cornfield!

This was such a fun slasher from start to finish! The opening was dark, fast-paced, and nerve-wracking! While things slowed down slightly after that, the bloodshed only got more intense!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/scarecrow-slaughter-by-e-c-hanson-book-review/

In 2024 I had 29 five-star reads, 25 of which were published in 2024, three from 2023, and one that has been published now in 2025!

I‘m so excited to share my favorite reads again this year!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/my-favorite-books-that-i-read-in-2024-a-list/

I‘m so excited to share my favorite quotes from the books I read last year. This is the eighth year in a row I‘ve done this! It‘s always fun to look back and remember the quotes that stuck with me.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/my-favorite-book-quotes-from-2024/

WOW, what a year 2024 was! I attended a couple of really awesome bookish events and acquired many signed books that I was so excited to include in this recap! While I didn‘t read nearly as much as I normally do, I found more time for reading while balancing being a mom and a full-time employee!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/2024-highlights/

Here we are again! Another year down, and another year where I totally blew past my actual blogiversary! Whoops!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/my-eighth-year-blogiversary/

Christmas Eve Carnage 2: Sprinkles Lives by John Lynch is a tale where the carnage leaves this book with blood pooled in the margins and dripping from the pages.

Prepare your buttholes for this one…. There were scenes I had to skim-read!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/christmas-eve-carnage-2-sprinkles-lives-by-john-...

Christmas Eve Carnage by John Lynch is a tale of dampened holiday cheer, the thick presence of loss, and well, all-out carnage.

This is a killer horror novel that really brings the terror to the holidays!

Stars Shining Darkly by Mercedes M. Yardley is a gripping story of terror, violence, and the unbreakable bonds of blood, enduring through even the darkest circumstances.

Horror fans, if this isn‘t on your radar, it should be! This was such a dark and fun read. Who doesn‘t love a tale of revenge?!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/stars-shining-darkly-by-mercedes-m-yardley-book-...

Red Sky Morning by Jessica Raney is a tale of the seas and a desperate hunger that one being will do anything to satiate.

Let‘s just say, that in today‘s edition of what-in-the-world-did-I-just-read… This was a journey! I mean, my goodness, this took such a wild turn!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/red-sky-morning-by-jessica-raney-book-review/

Splatterpunk Dreams is a blood-soaked rollercoaster of horror that may just push readers to their limits, but if you‘re willing to hang on, it‘ll take you places few books dare to go! And honestly, as horror fans, would we have it any other way?

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-splatterpunk-dreams-book-r...

From the very first page of A Flock of Crows: And Other Short Stories by Devin Cabrera, you‘ll find yourself immersed in stories that begin with the comforting familiarity of everyday life, only to veer into the dark, unsettling unknown. Whether you‘re a fan of psychological suspense or grotesque terror, this collection has it all.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/a-flock-of-crows-and-other-short-stories-by-devi...

Better late than never, right?

The Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival was held on October 19th, 2024, and I‘m so excited that I was able to attend this year after missing 2023!

Due to financial reasons, I had a very strict 5-book-purchase rule. But did I stick to it?

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/merrimack-valley-halloween-book-festival-2024-bo...

Halloween My Way by Somer Canon is a collection of stories and essays about the greatest day of the year; Halloween. While the cover may look sweet, you‘re in for some delightful tricks within these pages!

While Halloween-themed, this is a great read for fans of the holiday no matter the time of year!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/halloween-my-way-by-somer-canon-book-review/

The Clown: A Halloween Land Story by Kevin J. Kennedy weaves a story of teenage love intertwined with a bloodthirsty carnival, featuring scenes that are straight from the darkest of nightmares.

A prequel to Halloween Land, readers that have already read that know where the story is going to end up. But how we get there is a ride of terror!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-clown-a-halloween-land-story-by-kevin-j-kenn...

August book haul 🥰📚

My little dude had his first trip to my favorite bookstore! 🥰

In the Land of the Pigs by Caesar Ruell is a story of terror, bloodshed, and pink stormy skies that rock these small towns, forcing the inhabitants to face their community‘s wickedness.

Horror fans, you need this tale in your lives! While filled with horrors, it‘s also so much fun!

Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/in-the-land-of-the-pigs-by-caesar-ruell-book-rev...

My July bookhaul thanks to some BOTM credits and birthday treats from friends and family 🖤📚

Picking You Out Of My Teeth by Somer Canon is a collection of dark horrors that flow between real-world terror that reads like a punch to the gut and supernatural horror that will give you goosebumps! 

Horror fans will love this one as it forces you right into the shoes of the characters within each tale!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/picking-you-out-of-my-teeth-by-somer-canon-book-...

KJK Publishing has done it again! The Horror Collection: Topaz Edition is another collection of killer tales. So many stories within these pages had me squirming in my seat while reading. These nightmares are going to haunt me… I‘m not sure I‘ll be able to look at a razor or a burger the same way again.

Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-topaz-edition-book-review/

My June book haul!

Shrouded Horror: Tales of the Uncanny by K.C. Grifant is such a fun collection of stories! The tales are all over the place when it comes to plot elements, creating a thrilling reading experience where surprises abound, promising both spookiness and enjoyment at every turn!

Right from the first tale, I knew this collection was going to be a hit.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/shrouded-horror-tales-of-the-uncanny-by-k-c-grif...

Into the Light: Stories Volume 2 by Steve Stred is another killer collection of tales that will lead you to believe all is well (or at least will be well) before the rug is pulled out from under you!

I took my sweet time with this collection, really letting each tale sink in. Whether or not that was a good idea… my nightmares will soon tell I‘m sure!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/into-the-light-stories-volume-2-by-steve-stred-b...

In Tom Lewis‘s “The Covenant: A Tale of the Antichrist“, an ominous force of evil looms, ready to mercilessly strike down all who oppose it or accidentally stray into its path. Will our cast of characters be able to stop it?

Grab your copy today to explore the darkness!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-covenant-by-tom-lewis/

Undead Folk by Katherine Silva is a short and intense tale of grief, horror, and the lengths in which someone will go for closure and vengeance.

Are you ready to dive into this story with an atmosphere thick with sorrow that will utterly captivate you as you journey right alongside the main character and her companion?

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/undead-folk-by-katherine-silva/

March was a busy month! Even so, I was able to read seven books and acquired three new ones to add to my TBR!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/march-2024-recap/

We're Not Ourselves Today by Lydia Prime and Jill Girardi is a collection of thirteen amazing pulp horror tales jam-packed with creatures, darkness, and a bit of fun.

Are you ready to unlock new fears such as looking underneath ice or the sound of frogs croaking?

Horror short story fans, you need to grab this collection right away!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/were-not-ourselves-today/

Into the Darkness: Stories Volume 1 by Steve Stred is a killer collection of dark tales that will rip your heart right out and stomp on it, leaving you feeling hollow.

Into the Darkness: Stories Volume 1 is a must-read for fans of dark and upsetting horror!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/into-the-darkness-stories-volume-1/

Mothman Haze by E.C. Hanson is a gut-punch horror tale about a missing kid, a grandfather who swears Mothman took him, and a strained family on the edge of breaking apart.

Horror fans who enjoy twisted family dynamics and gut-wrenching sadness will love this one!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/mothman-haze-by-ec-hanson/

Feral by Gemma Amor is a heavy tale of discomfort and transformation told in a beautiful and brutal way that only Gemma can do.

I went into this one totally dark. I only knew it was new from Gemma Amor and I couldn‘t wait to read it. This is such a wonderful blend of love, frustration, gut-punch horror, and bloody revenge.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/feral-by-gemma-amor-book-review/

My little February book haul! 🥰🖤📚

Werewolves (Classic Monsters Book 2) presented by KJK Publishing is an anthology that brings dark and fresh takes on the good ol‘ werewolf that readers will want to sink their teeth into right away!

I had such a blast reading these tales!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/kjk-publishing-presents-werewolves/

Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison is a tale of friendship and curses, and of darkness and love, all centered around the race to find answers before it‘s too late.

Adventure horror fans, this is a must-read. You‘re going to love this action-packed and terrifyingly tense journey!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/shadow-of-the-hidden-by-kev-harrison/

The Horror Collection: Turquoise Edition presented by KJK Publishing is a collection of tales that will pull on your heartstrings, make you physically ill, and leave you wishing you had a nightlight for your room before you turn in for the night.

Horror fans, this is yet another collection from KJK Publishing that you need on your shelves!

Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-turquoise-edition/

In Our Tears, In The Sea by Matthew Lutton is a tale of desire, terror, and crabs … lots and lots of crabs.

This was such a fun read filled with tension that is broken up by the different layers of stories to keep the reader on their toes.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/in-our-tears-in-the-sea-by-matthew-lutton/

Better late than never, right? :) Finally sharing my favorite reads of 2023!

In 2023 I had 70 five-star reads, 45 of which were published in 2023! I‘m so excited to share my list of favorite reads again this year!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/my-favorite-books-that-i-read-in-2023-a-list/

It Came From The Lake by Glenn Rolfe is a tale of murder, teenage angst, and a manmade lake in the woods of Maine housing a dark secret.

The opening paragraph of It Came From The Lake brings the first blood and immediately sets the tone for the rest of the book!

Creature horror fans, make sure this one is on your radar!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/it-came-from-the-lake-by-glenn-rolfe/

The Revenge of the Clowns by Caesar Ruell is a tale of twisted carnival horror filled with carnage and the most intense murders you‘ll ever witness on the page. Get ready, because wherever these clowns go, terror follows as close as a shadow.

I wasn‘t afraid of clowns before. But now..?

Carnival and gore-filled horror fans, you gotta check this out!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-revenge-of-the-clowns-by-caesar-ruell/

My January book haul 🥰📚

From mysterious and deadly illnesses to nanobots and lab-modified animals, even mysterious houses and things falling from the sky, The Horror Collection: Sci-Fi Edition presented by KJK Publishing will take readers on a terrifying journey through some killer sci-fi horror tales.

Horror sci-fi fans – you need this book!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-horror-collection-sci-fi-edition/

December #BookHaul! 🤘🥰

One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry, narrated by A.J. Cook and Tessa Albertson, is a thriller that centers around very dark and horrific events that will unnerve and shake readers to their cores.

CW: Suicide, sexual assault, rape, trauma, grief & more.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/one-of-our-own-by-lucinda-berry-audiobook-review...

IT SEES YOU WHEN YOU‘RE SLEEPING: A Christmas Horror Story by Gemma Amor features something coming down the chimney. But it‘s not Saint Nick and they‘re not planning to spread joy…

Looking to add some major bloodshed into your world this holiday season? Look no further.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/it-sees-you-when-youre-sleeping-by-gemma-amor-bo...

For readers that enjoy the slow, twisted tales where everything weaves together throughout the book, We All Live in a Fascist Police State Now, Thanks to This One Fucking Guy is a must-read! I had a blast getting to know all of these characters and how their lives blended.

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/we-all-live-in-a-fascist-police-state-now/

The Horror Collection: Monster Edition presented by KJK Publishing is a collection of chilling tales filled with monsters of all kinds! Get your nightlights ready; this collection will have you constantly on the lookout for something creeping just around the corner.

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/thc-monster-edition/

My November book haul 🥰🤘🖤

Twisting Parallels by Steve L. Clark is a beautifully written, horror-filled collection of stories with such a great range. Steve‘s writing style is sure to leave you chilled as the tales continue to haunt you long after you first experience them.

Horror fans, don‘t miss this collection. I hope you have as much fun as I did!

Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/twisting-parallels-by-steve-l-clark/

Vampires, an anthology from KJK Publishing, is a bloody and horror-filled collection of dark tales that is sure to grip readers by their throats! Just watch out for the teeth…

I had a blast seeing all the different takes on vampires and I was so excited to see how dark these were! I can‘t get the mouth of one out of my head!

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/kjk-presents-vampires/