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Mains to Edit ‘Best British Horror’
Mains to Edit ‘Best British Horror’(0)

Johnny Mains is proud to announce that he has been appointed series editor for Salt‘s annual ‘Best British Horror’ series. It will all kick off next year with the first book. Johnny will be posting a blog soon with an address to send all anthologies and single author collections to.        

The Life of Arthur Machen by John Gawsworth
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Tartarus Press‘ next publication will be a paperback reprint of The Life of Arthur Machen by John Gawsworth, edited by Roger Dobson, originally published by in 2005 with The Friends of Arthur Machen and Reino de Redonda. This new paperback edition includes an index, and (while stocks last), each copy is accompanied by the booklet‘Hail, O King’,

Latest CYÄEGHA Out Now
Latest CYÄEGHA Out Now(0)

CYÄEGHA number 9 (De Lage Landen III) is now available and features art, fiction, non-fiction and poetry by Leon Atkinson, Jaap Boekestein, Cardinal Cox, Nieske den Heijer, Daryl Hutchinson, Mike Jansen, Marcel Orie, Mark J. Ruyffelaert, Stanley C. Sargent, DJ Tyrer and Hubert van Calenbergh. Check out the website HERE for more information.          

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Angry Robot Acquires Third Ramez Naam Title
Angry Robot Acquires Third Ramez Naam Title(0)

Following the stella success of Ramez Naam’s Nexus, Angry Robot are delighted to announce the acquisition of the third book in the series. The as-yet unnamed book is the follow-up to 2013′s Nexus and the forthcoming Crux, and will be published in late 2014. The deal for worldwide English and translation rights was negotiated by Angry Robot Senior Editor

Angry Robot Signs Chuck Wendig in Two Book Deal
Angry Robot Signs Chuck Wendig in Two Book Deal(0)

Angry Robot is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two new urban fantasy books from pen-monkey Chuck Wendig. The first acquisition, Bloody Brides, is a sequel to Wendig’s 2013 title – the first Mookie Pearl book - The Blue Blazes, and will be published in early 2015. The as-yet unnamed second title will follow later in the year. The

Strange Chemistry Signs Danielle Jensen in Three Book YA Fantasy Deal
Strange Chemistry Signs Danielle Jensen in Three Book YA Fantasy DealComments Off

Strange Chemistry, the YA imprint of Angry Robot Books, is delighted to announce the signing of Danielle Jensen, in a three-book World English Rights deal concluded by Strange Chemistry’s editor Amanda Rutter and Tamar Rydzinski of the Laura Dail Literary Agency. The first of the three books is called Stolen Songbird and will be published by Strange Chemistry in

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Screaming Dreams News…
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Screaming Dreams are proud to announce that Black Mirrors by Paul Edwards is now available. Black Mirrors is the debut collection from Paul Edwards. Originally published as a paperback by Rainfall Books, this title is now available as a Kindle edition from Screaming Dreams. Featuring fourteen stories of dark fiction to satisfy your twisted souls! Available

Solaris Strengthens Spring 2014 Schedule
Solaris Strengthens Spring 2014 Schedule(0)

From the dark hills of America to detective stories from the dawn of time, the cutting edge publisher of science-fiction, horror and fantasy, Solaris, has bolstered its Spring 2014 schedule with intriguing acquisitions from two exceptional talents.   Blood Kin by Steve Rasnic Tem will be published in March 2014 and follows last year’s critically-acclaimed novel

Abaddon Books appoints David Moore as new commissioning editor
Abaddon Books appoints David Moore as new commissioning editorComments Off

Abaddon Books is very pleased to announce that desk editor David Moore is to be the imprint’s new commissioning editor. David will oversee Abaddon Books’ new commissions as well as creating more new original shared worlds – joining series such as the zombie-themed novels of Tomes of the Dead, the post-apocalyptic Afterblight Chronicles, and the

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Reviewsshow all reviews

Promise of Blood. Book Review
Promise of Blood. Book Review(0)

PROMISE OF BLOOD by Brian McClellan Orbit, h/b, 560pp, £14.99 Reviewed by Elloise Hopkins Adamat, former police inspector, has been

Poison. Book Review
Poison. Book Review(0)

POISON by Sarah Pinborough Gollancz, h/b, 208pp £9.99, eBook £4.99 Reviewed by Chris Limb It’s Snow White, but not as

The Long Earth. Book Review
The Long Earth. Book Review(0)

THE LONG EARTH by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter Corgi Books, p/b, 448pp, £7.99 Reviewed by Rebekah Lunt Even before you

Hammer Chillers: Spanish Ladies. Audiobook Review
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SPANISH LADIES by Paul Magrs Hammer Chillers, Download, £2.99 Reviewed by Chris Limb Phil’s Mummy doesn’t have much in her

Fade to Black. Book Review
Fade to Black. Book Review(0)

FADE TO BLACK by Francis Knight Orbit Books, p/b, 384pp, £7.99 Reviewed by Catherine Mann The city of Mahala is a

The Red Plague Affair. Book Review
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THE RED PLAGUE AFFAIR (BANNON & CLARE BOOK 2) by Lilith Saintcrow Orbit Books, p/b, 336pp, £7.99 Reviewed by Martin Willoughby

Necessary Evil. Book Review
Necessary Evil. Book Review(0)

NECESSARY EVIL by Ian Tregillis Orbit Books, p/b, 496pp, £8.99 Reviewed by Matthew Johns The third and final of Tregillis’

The Coldest War. Book Review
The Coldest War. Book Review(0)

THE COLDEST WAR by Ian Tregillis Orbit Books, p/b, 432pp, £8.99 Reviewed by Matthew Johns The second in Tregillis’ Milkweed

Ghost Hero. Book Review
Ghost Hero. Book Review(0)

GHOST HERO by S. J. Rozan Ebury Press, p/b, 336pp, £7.99 Reviewed by Stewart Horn Chau Chan, the great Chinese

Doctor Who: Gods and Monsters. Audiobook Review
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GODS AND MONSTERS by Mike Maddox and Alan Barnes Big Finish Productions, CD £14.99, Download £12.99 Reviewed by Matthew Johns

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British Fantasy Awards 2013: the nominees
British Fantasy Awards 2013: the nominees(6)

These are the nominees for the British Fantasy Awards 2013. Four nominees in each category were decided by a vote

Jury Update
Jury Update(0)

The jury for the British Fantasy Award for Best Artist now comprises: Daniele Serra P.M. Buchan Rachel Kendall Unfortunately, two

The juries of the British Fantasy Awards 2013
The juries of the British Fantasy Awards 2013(4)

Below are the juries for the British Fantasy Awards 2013. The main jury decides the categories of fantasy novel, horror

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British Fantasy Awards 2013: the nominees
British Fantasy Awards 2013: the nominees(6)

These are the nominees for the British Fantasy Awards 2013. Four nominees in each category were decided by a vote

’28 Teeth of Rage’ and ‘Delphine Dodd’ Nominated in Shirley Jackson Award Novella Category
’28 Teeth of Rage’ and ‘Delphine Dodd’ Nominated in Shirley Jackson Award Novella Category(0)

Dark fantasy and horror publisher Omnium Gatherum Media is pleased to announce two of its 2012 novellas have been nominated for

Jury Update
Jury Update(0)

The jury for the British Fantasy Award for Best Artist now comprises: Daniele Serra P.M. Buchan Rachel Kendall Unfortunately, two

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