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    Seed by Lisa Heathfield
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    'Seed' by Lisa Heathfield is a captivating story set in a cult where a young girl named Pearl has been raised to believe in the teachings of their leader, Papa S. The book explores Pearl's naivety and unwavering trust in the cult, until the arrival of a new family leads her to question everything she has ever known. Through Pearl's eyes, the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery, manipulation, and the dark realities of cult life. The writing style is described as beautifully detailed, creating a vivid picture of the cult, its inhabitants, and the emotional turmoil faced by Pearl as she begins to unravel the truth about Seed.

    Here, crouched beside the toilet, I’m terrified I’m dying. My stomach must be bleeding, or my liver, or my kidneys. Something inside me has somehow got cut. Spots of blood smear my underwear. I wipe m...

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    Last Days by Brian B.K. Evenson
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    'Last Days' by Brian B.K. Evenson is a dark and twisted tale following Kline, a detective who is forced to investigate a murder within an underground religious cult that glorifies amputation. The story delves into themes of extreme violence, body horror, and the exploration of religion taken to its most gruesome extremes. Evenson's writing style is described as intense, lean, and haunting, with a plot that unfolds in a chillingly realistic manner that keeps readers on edge.

    The second time was worse than the first, both because he already knew how it would feel and because of how much thicker an elbow is than a wrist. Still, he managed it, left-handed, despite Borchert's...

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    Last Days by Adam Nevill
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    "Last Days" by Adam Nevill is a horror novel that follows struggling filmmaker Kyle as he embarks on a documentary project about a cult that ended in tragedy. The storyline delves into the paranormal and occult, with a mix of psychological horror and found footage elements. The author's writing style is described as atmospheric and creepy, building tension and anticipation throughout the narrative. Some readers found the premise intriguing, while others felt that the writing was uneven, with moments of clunky prose that detracted from the overall experience.

    And the woman could hear those old friends moving in the distant, and not so distant rooms of her home. Old friends she tried to forget for longer than she had the strength to remember. Until she unde...

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    Little Heaven by Nick Cutter
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    The novel "Little Heaven" by Nick Cutter is a sprawling horror epic that follows the adventures of three mercenaries hired to investigate a religious settlement in the New Mexico wilderness. The story toggles between two timelines, 1965 and 1980, and features elements of religion, supernatural entities, and intense action scenes. The book delves into the characters' pasts, their encounters with evil, and their ultimate confrontation with malevolent forces at Little Heaven.

    The little aphid did, though at a register too high for any human ear to perceive. It toiled in the root system of a cactus plant growing on the edge of the New Mexico desert. An insect so small that ...

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    Within These Walls by Ania Ahlborn
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    'Within These Walls' by Ania Ahlborn is a psychological and supernatural horror novel that follows the story of a true crime author, Lucas Graham, who is offered an exclusive interview with a cult leader, Jeffrey Halcomb, in exchange for moving into the house where a ritualistic killing took place. The book alternates between the present, where Lucas investigates the cult and its rituals, and the past, where we witness Audra Avis being manipulated into the cult and the events leading to her demise. The novel explores themes of manipulation, redemption, and the power of charismatic personalities on vulnerable minds, drawing parallels to real-life cults like the Manson family.

    Caroline Graham pivoted on the soles of her feet, coffeepot in hand, and for the briefest of moments, Lucas saw his wife’s intentions reflected in the blue of her eyes. He imagined her arm pistoning a...

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    Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
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    'Geek Love' by Katherine Dunn is a dark and twisted tale about a family of circus performers who resort to extreme measures to create new acts for their show. The story follows the lives of the Binewski family, who engineer their own physical deformities through drug use during pregnancy to produce a collection of freakish offspring. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, sibling rivalry, identity, creation, and the blurred lines between beauty and monstrosity. The writing style is described as vivid, imaginative, and hypnotic, perfectly matching the baroque and bizarre events that unfold within the story.

    “When your mama was the geek, my dreamlets,” Papa would say, “she made the nipping off of noggins such a crystal mystery that the hens themselves yearned toward her, waltzing around her, hypnotized wi...

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    A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
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    'A History of Wild Places' by Shea Ernshaw is a dark and mysterious tale that follows the disappearance of Maggie St. James, a famous author, and the subsequent investigation led by Travis Wren, a man with a unique ability to find missing people. As Travis delves deeper into Maggie's last steps, he also vanishes, leaving behind a haunting mystery that years later is uncovered by Theo, his wife Calla, and her sister Bee in the remote community of Pastoral. The story unfolds through secrets, deception, and strange occurrences, keeping the reader on edge with its suspenseful and atmospheric storytelling that blurs the lines between reality and myth.

    The author expertly weaves a complex narrative, blending fairy tales with dark undertones to create a gripping and original storyline. Through multiple character perspectives and time shifts, Ernshaw leads the reader on a journey filled with mystery, misdirection, and unexpected twists, ultimately exploring themes of memory, deception, and the impact of the past on the present. With intricate world-building and compelling character arcs, 'A History of Wild Places' offers a thought-provoking exploration of relationships, secrets, and the haunting power of the unknown.

    A hard, white shell with a cascade of auburn hair draped over her sun-kissed shoulders. When she sleeps, sometimes I don’t recognize her: She is a stranger in the bed beside me, breathing softly, her ...

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    Little Eve by Catriona Ward
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    Little Eve by Catriona Ward is a Gothic horror novel set in a remote Scottish island. The story unfolds with a brutal, ritualistic murder during WWII, with conflicting accounts from two narrators flashing back to WWI. The narrative is complex, with intentional confusion that eventually clicks for the reader. The author excels in keeping the reader in the dark as the plot twists and turns, revealing a haunting and claustrophobic tale of delusion with unexpected turns and a chilling atmosphere of fear and paranoia throughout.


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    Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
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    'Black Sheep' by Rachel Harrison follows the story of Vesper, a young woman who is disenchanted with her life working at a chain restaurant. After receiving a wedding invitation from her ex-boyfriend and best friend, she is intrigued to return home to a small village that is actually a Satanic cult called Hell's Gate. As she navigates her family dynamics, particularly her cold and non-loving mother who is a famous horror movie actress, Vesper begins to unravel her past and make realizations about her identity and desires. The plot unfolds delicately, revealing little tidbits that keep the reader wondering how they fit into the big picture, while the writing style combines elements of humor, darkness, and relatability.


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    Kraken by China Mieville
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    'Kraken' by China Mieville is a unique urban fantasy novel set in London, where a curator at the Natural History Museum named Billy Harrow finds himself entangled in a world of cults, magicians, and crime after a giant squid exhibit goes missing. The story delves into obscure London religions, the city's hidden underbelly, and the psychological effects of urban life on its denizens, all while exploring themes of magic, apocalypse, and the supernatural. Mieville's writing style is described as rich, imaginative, and densely descriptive, creating a dark and atmospheric world that is both captivating and overwhelming.

    AN EVERYDAY DOOMSAYER IN SANDWICH-BOARD ABRUPTLY walked away from what over the last several days had been his pitch, by the gates of a museum. The sign on his front was an old-school prophecy of the ...

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