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.
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.
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 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.
Here England’s Christopher Fowler, who of late has focused largely on contemporary whodunits, returns to the genre that made his name.
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
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.
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.
Here’s something I know will scare off quite a few of my readers: an overtly experimental novel about a post-apocalyptic England.
What we have here is essentially a feminist minded DEATH WISH, although this novel presents itself as something far deeper