Rather than a review, I’m going to give you guys my reaction to THE SHINING—no plot synopsis or rating here: this is just an honest, no-frills recap of my experience entering the world of Stephen King and the Overlook Hotel. No spoilers here, so if you haven’t read THE SHINING yet, you’re safe to keep reading!
Review: THE KILLING LESSONS by Saul Black
THE KILLING LESSONS is not a book to be taken lightly. Saul Black strikes a visceral chord with his exploration of a killer’s motivations and perversions. This book is a slow burn, layering bleak and shocking images in a measured march towards the end.
Crime on the Go: CBTB's favorite podcasts
I’m a self-proclaimed podcast fiend—I listen to them all day at work, when I’m driving, when I’m cleaning my room, you get the picture. Unsurprisingly, I primarily listen to crime podcasts. Here are my most favorite crime podcasts: some true, some fictional, and all guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
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A Month of Scary Reads: CBTB does Halloween
October is all about spooky reads, and to get you in the Halloween spirit, here are my favorite sometimes-supernatural, sometimes-gory, always scary pre-Halloween reads!
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Review: BROTHER by Ania Ahlborn
Ania Ahlborn can write horror with the best of them. Add this story of cannibals living in the heart of Appalachia to your Halloween reading list, grab a blanket, and get sucked into the twisted world of the Morrow family.