Wicked and Disturbing | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

HUNGER FOR DEATH by Joshua Marsella is one of the few collections I've read in which every story is an excellent example of horror. Usually, there's at least one or two I don't like, but I truly enjoyed this entire book from the first page to the last.

As much as I like his previous books Scratches and Severed, I'm even more impressed with this new release. As a matter of fact, this collection is making my BEST OF 2022 list.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Action-Packed Prequel | Horror Review

SEVERED by Joshua Marsella is far more action-packed than SCRATCHES. This novella explains what happens to George Hanscott in the Vietnam War to twist him into the monster who torments his daughter and grandson. After reading this prequel, the first book seems more like an interlude in Hanscott's life story. The author absolutely needs to write a third book, perhaps with his former teammate paying a visit to the hometown of the former Seargent.

Even if you weren't a big fan of SCRATCHES, I'm highly recommending this story, which is far more terrifying in every way.

As always,

AstraDaemon

New Blip On My Radar | Horror Review

SCRATCHES by Joshua Marsella centers on a young boy and his mother who have inherited a house from her estranged father. The boy is a fan of horror comics, and has a difficult time convincing his mom he's not imagining the creepy events occuring in the basement.

The story is well-written, and the big revelation is absolutely horrific, but the ending comes too fast for me. I'd love to see Marsella do more with these characters in a sequel, but, for now, I'll be reading the prequel SEVERED.

I'm also looking forward to his novel HUNGER FOR DEATH.

As always,

AstraDaemon