Genre: Horror

Standout Horror Authors and Their Must-Read Works

Horror fiction has been shaped and redefined by numerous authors who have pushed the boundaries of fear, imagination, and storytelling. These writers have created some of the most memorable and influential works in the genre, each bringing their own unique voice and vision to the realm of horror. Here’s a look at some standout authors…
Genre Spotlight: Horror Haul – Diving into the Chilling Depths of Horror Fiction

The horror genre is designed to evoke fear, suspense, and a sense of the unknown, offering readers a thrilling escape from reality. From spine-chilling ghost stories to psychological thrillers that mess with your mind, horror fiction has long captivated audiences with its ability to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche. Whether you’re a…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Mexican Gothic

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Affiliate Links) After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and…
Uptown Oracle Reads… A Shadow on the Lens | A Small Town Horror Murder Mystery

A Shadow on the LensSam Hurcom (Affiliate Links) The Postmaster looked over my shoulder. As I turned to look I saw a flicker of movement from across the street. I felt unseen eyes peer at me. He walked away without another word. I watched as he climbed onto his bicycle and sped away down the…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Dark Net

The Dark Net is real. And now an ancient darkness is gathering there. This force is threatening to spread virally into the real world unless it can be stopped by members of a ragtag crew: Twelve-year-old Hannah wonders why she sees shadows surrounding some people; Lela, a technophobic journalist; Mike Juniper, a one-time child evangelist who has…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Change: Paris

The Change Paris follows Loic as he tries to save Adrian from the Impressionists. With Paris’s dark past full of culture there’s many threats throughout. The Impressionists come from the Louvre. The guillotine come alive, Madame Loisette. And then there’s the theatre known for cruelty, torture and death. The Change Paris was written in a…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Change: New York

The Change has also happened in New York and the whole of Queens is a death trap. Grace must get the Queen of Coney Island to grant her access to Rikers Island to try and find her brother. With the help of ‘God’ and some others along the way she must undertake tasks set by…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Change: London Orbital

Howard awakens with no memory of what has happened. He soon find’s out about The Change. After being taken in by a group of bikers who are learning to survive, their camp gets attacked. A large monster which can take on others forms begins to terrorise the group. Throughout the entire book, I was questioning…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The White Road

After a cave expedition gone wrong, Simon finds himself the sole survivor. His near-death experience being filmed means he’s now famous. Which means he has more to prove. Simon must now climb Mount Everest and film it all whilst trying to keep himself sane. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy The White Road at…