Sunday, June 30, 2013

IN THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS: A Good Horror Read


I recently read the new horror novel IN THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS by Tim Myer, co-host of the Splatter Chatter podcast.  I wrote a review on Amazon and thought I’d post it here as well.

If you are looking for a horror novel with an edge, and one that will keep you guessing, IN THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS is for you. It quickly draws you in and before you know it, you won't want to put it down.

The story is suspenseful, fast-paced and gets more and more interesting as you go. Plus, it's got satanic cults, demonic forces, sadistic murderers, dark magic and even a few laughs. What more could you ask for?

At the heart of the story is Ritchie Naughton. Ritchie returns home to New Jersey when his life comes crashing down, thanks to a health scare and an unpleasant end to a long-term relationship. But that's just the beginning of his bad luck. After taking a job as a photographer for a small, local paper, the strange, old camera he finds in the office basement starts to capture some disturbing images that should not be there. Before long, Ritchie is neck deep in the dangerous underworld of Red River, NJ and the dark forces hidden IN THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS.

Ritchie Naughton is a big reason why you'll enjoy this book. He is a regular guy, just like you or me. You'll immediately find yourself relating to him and rooting for him. Author Tim Meyer has created a very realistic and likeable character that talks and thinks like a real person. His inner monologue and banter with some of the other characters can be quite funny at times. His reactions and thoughts always seem authentic, especially in light of the crazy things that he experiences as the story progresses.

Forget those same old vampire and zombie stories you've been reading for years and try something new and different. Take a trip IN THE HOUSE OF MIRRORS; you'll like what you see.
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Note: I was provided a copy of the book by the author for purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Taking a Dip with the Loch Ness Monster - Monster Men Ep. 43

Finally, the Monster Men take a plunge into the icy waters of Scotland’s most notorious body of water in search of Nessie. 

 

The Loch Ness Monster is the king of all lake monsters and sea serpents. He rivals Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman as the most famous of the legendary creatures… and it’s about time he got his own episode of the show.

In this episode of the Monster Men video podcast, Hunter Shea and I discuss a monster that has interested us since Leonard Nimoy first went IN SEARCH OF the Loch Ness Monster.  Topics include Loch Ness movies like THE LOCH NESS HORROR, THE WATER HORSE and INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS – books like “The Loch Ness Monster: The Evidence” by Steuart Campbell and  Loch Ness by Donovan Galway. Plus we cover some interesting facts, figures and stories, including a little know link between Nessie and Led Zeppelin. 

Can you solve this puzzle?


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Monster Men Ep. 42: Ghost Hunting TV Gone Wild

Here's the new episode of the Monster Men video podcast. This time we discuss the plethora of ghost hunting shows that are currently on the air. It seems that whenever you turn on the television, you are bound to find a paranormal investigation or true haunting program. Some are pretty fun, some can be very interesting and some take themselves way too seriously. But we Monster Men never take anything too seriously, so join us as we dissect and discuss the best and worst of the paranormal TV shows.


For the record, we are pretty skeptical of all ghost hunting shows, but we approach them all with an open mind and we also enjoy them as entertainment, regardless of their actual validity. The conversation starts with GHOST MINE, one of the newer and more interesting entries to the genre.

We also cover shows like GHOST ADVENTURES, THE DEAD FILES, THE HAUNTED COLLECTOR, PARANORMAL WITNESS, THE HAUNTING OF, FACT OR FAKED, A HAUNTING, DESTINATION TRUTH, MY GHOST STORY and PARANORMAL STATE.


Please note that we filmed this episode before STRANDED and DEEP SOUTH PARANORMAL came on the air. We'll discuss them in a future show.

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