Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains.
Books mentioned:
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
The Fireman by Joe Hill
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
The Secret History by Donna Tart
Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Fright or Flight: 17 Turbulent Tales edited by Bev Vincent and Stephen King
Double Feature by Owen King
The Trap by Tabitha King
Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet
Rovers by Richard Lange
20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill
Locke and Key: The Golden Age by Joe HIll
Sea Dogs by Joe Hill
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brien
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Let the Right One In by John Ajvde Lindqvist
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A**hole Protagonists with Victor LaValle
I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026.
Books mentioned:
The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
The Shining by Stephen King
American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis
The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe
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PATREON PEEK: Lights Out (#12) with Liz Sower
Full episode available on Patreon
It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast.
Synopsis:
Who killed the counselor?
“I could kill you!” screamed Geri Marcus.
Could she? Would she? something is very wrong at Camp Nightwing, and junior counselor Holly Flynn is determined to solve the mystery before it destroys the camp!
The trouble begins with frightening acts of vandalism. After each, a red feather is left behind—signature of the culprit.
Suddenly, one of the counselors is dead. “An accident,” say the police. But Holly knows better—and she knows she’s next. Holly can’t trust anyone now, not even her best friend, as she stalks the camp killer—and hopes that it soon won’t be “lights out” for her!
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Small Town Horror with Neil McRobert
Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns.
Books Mentioned:
Good Boy by Neil McRobert\
Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert
The Low Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado
Jackal by Erin E Adams
The Night Country by Stewart O Nan
Itch! by Gemma Amor
The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein
The October Film Haunt by Michael Wehunt
It by Stephen King
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Coming of Rage Horror with Hailey Piper
I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers.
Books Mentioned:
Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper
A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper
Chlorine by Jade Song
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow
Penance by Eliza Clark
The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Final Girl Song
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