Librarian and writer in the Greater Cleveland area with a passion for comics, horror, and other nerdy things. Nothing makes me happier than quiet afternoons reading with a dog or cat in my lap.
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When a detective investigates several murders, he uncovers a case of demonic possession.
It’s not the most thrilling or frightening, but an endearing lead character, rich philosophy, and Blatty’s addictive writing make this a page-turner, nevertheless.
Witness Wolverine, Thunderbird, Colossus, Storm, and Sunfire suit up as X-Men for the very first …
The third volume of Piskor's simplified and consolidated retelling of the X-Men's convoluted and lengthy history presented in a decidedly "indie" style is, yet again, far more fresh and entertaining than it has any right to be.
This vampire story for the gaslighting age definitely has imaginatively frightening moments with plenty of descriptive tension, but unfortunately its plot and pacing lack serious bite.
"The Bram Stoker Award-winning author of A Head Full of Ghosts gives a new twist …
You'll barely notice your guts are in knots over the sound of your thumping heart as you imagine yourself in the shoes of a loving family held captive by (possible) fanatics...but be sure, you'll be reminded that you have a heart.
Belgian Inspector Hercule Poirot has retired to the countryside in the small English village of …
It's easy to see how the twist ending of Roger Ackroyd helped set the trope for detective fiction to come, and, thanks to Christie's mastery of her craft, it's still shocking to this day.
Tom King's powerful, endearing run on the Dark Knight continues, showing us a Batman we have rarely seen in 80 years; one capable of vulnerability and reevaluation.
The now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) must save a very …
Though it rarely shines, Doctor Sleep is not without its own brand of thrills and radiant characters who will get into your head.
Other space operas have tried to be immersive, compelling, and emotionally riveting along with vulgar and violent, but Saga shoots for the stars...and resoundingly succeeds.
Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m.
There are eight days, and eight witnesses …
With a familiar premise mashed with a familiar genre, what results is a debut novel that is a breath of fresh air for both and will leave even the most seasoned mystery readers bewildered.
"The Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Bird Box returns with a haunting tale of love, …
Buoyed by compelling characters, the book nevertheless fails to take its bizarre premise to its macabre potential, creating an overall disappointing experience.
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is King's …
As iconic as Kubrick's film adaptation may be, it lacks much of the excitement, high-tension, and, more importantly, the supernatural happenings, not to mention the book's iconic imagery.
The characters are hollow, the plot predictable, and the violence puerile; that’s not to say wielding this book isn’t a fiercely good time for Arthur fans and teen readers.
It's brash, it's madcap, it's ahead of its time with its self-referential humor, and it puts Deadpool's fourth-wall-breaking antics to shame, proving that the She-Hulk character can be a titan of fun.
When a newborn bat named Shade but sometimes called "Runt" becomes separated from his colony …
In the tradition of other children’s animal books, like Watership Down, Silverwing is often amusing and bizarre and brutal, though it unfortunately often drags without wings.
It's fun, funny, it has a touch of irreverence, it introduces a new, minor character who was an instant sensation with fans...in other words, it's everything you want out of a superhero comic.
