LORD HORROR: REVERBSTORM
A graphic novel rendering of the notorious Lord Horror mythos that shows up most of today’s purveyors of “extreme horror” as the poseurs they are.
LORD HORROR
LORD HORROR was never reprinted after its initial run (a large portion of which was confiscated by British police), making this one of the rarest and most sought-after horror novels of all time, and the most famous entry in Savoy Books’ multi-media Lord Horror saga.
THE LITTLE PEOPLE
This sixties-era novel shows its age in its extremely subdued approach; despite the audacity of its premise, THE LITTLE PEOPLE is very much an example of so-called quiet horror.
I’M THE KING OF THE CASTLE
Nowadays, with pubescent bullying a hot-button issue, I’m surprised this 1970 novel hasn’t gotten renewed attention in the US.
HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH DEMONS
HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH DEMONS is one of Graham Joyce’s most unique efforts, yet still contains many of the virtues of his more traditional novels, namely several well-rounded characters and a page-turning narrative.
HELL TRAIN
Here England’s Christopher Fowler, who of late has focused largely on contemporary whodunits, returns to the genre that made his name.
HELL! SAID THE DUCHESS
A short (98 page) tale of a voracious sex murderess, the novel is related in a jaunty and refined tone that dramatically offsets its depraved content
HAPPY NOW
Thankfully HAPPY NOW, Charles Higson’s equally English-centric follow-up, is a far better book overall, equal to best work of authors like Iain Banks and Patricia Highsmith.
The Garden at 19
This relic of early twentieth century horror was, upon its 2002 reissue by Midnight House, sold as a neglected masterpiece. Well, I definitely wouldn’t say that, but will concede it’s a powerful piece of work worthy of Arthur Machen.
EUROPE AFTER THE RAIN
Here’s something I know will scare off quite a few of my readers: an overtly experimental novel about a post-apocalyptic England.