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if Stephen King wrote an episode of Bad Girls.........

interesting well written ghostly novella. Really good ending. Reminded me of the Hammer House of Horror TV series.

The last two Mo Hayder books Gone & Skin were massive let downs. This is so much better, blighted only by the ridiculous ongoing back story involving the ever annoying Flea and the dead body of Misty.

When I started reading this book I thought it was one of the best things I've ever read, however, it gets a little boring in the middle. Stick with it because it worth it. There's a little bit of Stephen King's Pet Cemetery in there and some fish with faces and that's always a bonus.

I really wanted to love this book, The Forbidden and The Sleep Room are both excellent but this isn't as good. The supernatural element didn't work for me it felt like it was shoehorned in amongst the many explosions, faulty equipment and mouldy food. I did love the character of Lorenz, definitely the best thing about the book.

Have to say I am not a big fan of short story collections. I always find that there are a couple of good stories and the rest seem like fillers. There are NO fillers in this book just 11 wonderfully twisted creepy tales from the mad mind of Mr Nevill. Standout stories for me are Original Occupant, Yellow Teeth, Doll Hands and the stomach churning League of Gentlemenesque Mothers Milk. If you like horror and you haven't read any of Adam Nevill's books you must.

An burial site containing a hideous statue is unearthed during a dig at the ancient city of Babylon in Iraq. The statue is transported back to London, unleashing a terrifying evil that threatens to engulf all of mankind.

This is a slight departure from Jonathan Aycliffe's normal gothic ghost story, this one is a blend of The Exorcist, The Omen and maybe Rosemary's Baby. Aycliffe (real name Denis MacEion) was a scholar in Islamic studies and those influences crop up in a lot his books, and this is no exception. The parts of the book set in Iraq are superb, you can almost taste the spices. The whole thing is supremely atmospheric and extremely creepy.

One slight blemish, it does feel a little incomplete. There is a real ramping up in tension towards the end, and then it does just that, it ends, very abruptly, almost like the author said “enough!! I've had enough”. I wanted a little more, but still, really really really good.

Brilliant tale of good v evil as two priests battle to save the soul of a 16 year old girl. Written in 1962 but not dated at all. Must read for horror fans.

The true horror in this book is Jack Sparks. never hated a character as much. There are some truly brilliant moments but it does drag on a little in a places which is why it's a 4 not a 5.

Nowhere near as bad as everyone is making out. However, its quite easy to work out who the baddie is which makes the ending a bit flat. All the characters are hideous and if you have any positive feelings towards any of them you are probably dead inside.

Another quality Victorian chiller, beautifully written as always.

A book of three “bits”. The first bit, 265 or so pages, you are wading through treacle, its pleasant and unpleasant in equal measures, its an effort but there's just enough to keep you going. The second bit, 100 or so pages. free of treacle but covered from head to toe, you find yourself running down a road chased by Bees and you're shouting “OMG” “REALLY” “WHAT” “WHO” “WHY”. Then the third bit, the last 20 pages. you reach the door and close it behind you, free of bees, you are covered head to toe in treacle your favourite trainers are ruined your mum is waiting for you and throws a bag of desiccated coconut over you and you realise no amount of showering is ever going to rid you of the oogy mess.

pleasant retelling of the classic vampire story through a series of letters and journal extracts. fans of traditional chillers will love it others probably won't

People say that it's never too late to change your life. Some people have the motivation and will to do this at any time, others need a massive asteroid strike on the uk to give them a gentle nudge in the right direction. The sequel to this book will be called The End of the World Yacht Club.

A superb, beautifully crafted g0thic chiller, dipped in an ancient evil that lurks deep in the heart of Northumberland. Simply Glorious.

utterly bonkers and therefore brilliant.

epic

OAPs save the world from vampire plague with hand held mirrors.......

wanted to love this book but was left feeling totally underwhelmed.

5 go mad in the Arctic but then it's only 4.... 3 .....2....1 man and his dog. Wonderfully atmospheric chiller which is more a story about isolation and beards than a straight up ghost story. In the end the world is saved by dog, which is how it should be.

Was going to give this 4 but I gave 4 to Susan Hills Mist in the Mirror and this is nowhere near as good as that. Still a very good read for those who like ghost stories.

excellent Victorian ghost story includes the beautifully named Viola Quincebridge

Castration makes you a better singer, but there's a price to pay ...... obviously.

Religious hysteria in sleepy English village, instigated by creepy child with a third nipple.

One of the most amazing things I've ever read