One thing I love about doing author events is getting the chance to check out new and local talent. et the editor of this at one of the Pulp Literature events and I’ve been anxious to finally get a moment to check it out!
This is an anthology of a particular subgenre I’m not familiar with: Deadpunk. As near as I can figure, it’s got a Victorian gothic feel but with more of an emphasis on the horror elements. The stories range from vampires to werewolves to ghosts to people simply losing their minds, each of them with a slightly different take on the tone.
I’ll admit, I liked the ones with a bit more humour and levity, but I suspect that’s just because my life is a bit chaotic right now. There was such a variety in here that I can see myself going back into it again and again, picking out particular stories to satisfy particular itches that I need to scratch.
Overall, highly recommend! It was a lot of fun and there’s something in here to satisfy all of your horror needs.