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Test the waters of Kirk Eggleston's Guardians series for free before the release of his RISE OF THE SHADOW EMPIRE release in November: dl.bookfunnel.com/fhg3k6p9yf #epicfantasy #fantasybooks
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Five star review!
Don's Horror Reads gave 5 Stars for PRECIPICE OF NOWHERE by Anthony J. Rapino. Read the review here: donshorrorreads.blogspot.com…... Get Precipice of Nowhere here: geni.us/Precipice #booktwitter #bookreview #bookrecommendations #5starreview
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One month from today! November 27th! My new novel Quimmering Springs drops. Friend at the local theater put up some ads for me running pre-show. Very cool of the Porcupine Theater to do!
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The pre-order is live for John Ward’s 10th Scareville book: getbook.at/Scareville10 Perfect for readers ages 8–14 who can't get enough of scary stories, spine-tingling mysteries, and page-turning middle grade horror. Pre-order today and find out why nobody who plays Insomnium walks away unchanged.
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Scareville Book #10 Is Coming November 24th! 🎲 | PLEASE PLAY WITH CAUTION by John Ward Pre-order it here: getbook.at/Scareville10 Perfect for readers ages 8–14 who can't get enough of scary stories, spine-tingling mysteries, and page-turning middle grade horror. Get the rest of the Scareville series here: getbook.at/ScarevilleSeries #preorders #booktwitter #upcomingrelease #middlegradebooks
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Coming this Friday! Pre-order available on Kindle (paperback, and Kindle+ / KU to come): geni.us/Danforth2 Series link: getbook.at/DanforthSeries Perfect for readers who love Nazi occult horror, WWII supernatural thrillers, and cosmic horror steeped in real history
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Crystal Lake titles currently on pre-order! The Horror in the Lamplights (October 30th): geni.us/Danforth2 The Isochron Treatment (November 6th): geni.us/TheIsochronTreatment Such Lovely Skin (November 13th): getbook.at/SuchLovelySkin Rise of the Shadow Empire (November 20th): getbook.at/GuardiansLegacy1
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Can't wait for The Craven Companion, out next year. I interviewed Robert Ottone, one of the contributors. Had a very cool discussion on movies, books, and Wes Craven: youtu.be/wqbWcTgc0Oo
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LAST CHANCE! The Halloween SALE on our website ends 12pm this Saturday. You still have 6 days to get any paperback, hardcover and eBook (not in KU) at a 20% discount! All you need to do - 👀 Go to our website: crystallakepub.com 🎃 Click on the Halloween banner 📚 Select your next read 🐦‍⬛ In the cart, enter the promo code: treattheauthor 👻 Get your book/books at 20% discount! #halloweensale #booktwitter #horrorbooks #horrorfan #bookworm #indiehorror
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Christopher Michael Launches 'Danforth: Eldritch Tales of WWII' Series Combining Lovecraft and WWII Adventure: breezefolio.com/article/9ab8…
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Don's Horror Reads gave 5 Stars for PRECIPICE OF NOWHERE by Anthony J. Rapino. Read the review here: donshorrorreads.blogspot.com…... Get Precipice of Nowhere here: geni.us/Precipice #booktwitter #bookreview #bookrecommendations #5starreview
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💚 A LITTLE GREEN, A LOT OF DARKNESS! Ready for a chilling read? Now’s your chance to grab THE GIRL IN GREEN by Staci Layne Wilson on Kindle while it’s on sale! Add a little darkness to your reading list without paying full price. ⏳ Sale ends October 30th! Don’t miss your chance to discover this haunting read. Get it here: geni.us/GreenGirl #KindleDeals #HorrorBooks #DarkFiction #HorrorReads #ScaryBooks
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🎃 Your weekly dose of scary news is here, Shadow Dwellers! Joe Mynhardt brings you the latest from the worlds of scary books, comics, gaming, movies, and more! Discover Precipice of Nowhere by Anthony J. Rapino, dive into the terrifying pages of Darkest Depths: Volume One, catch up on upcoming releases and author workshops, and watch DarkNature's mom brave Phasmophobia VR! 👻 Plus, Halloween events, book deals, new releases, Tubi Tuesday recommendations, and a whole lot of spooky-season goodness! 🩸 Stay tuned, stay spooky, and watch the news here: youtu.be/dwH6J_sNUoE #indienews #horrornews #booknews #indiehorror
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🎃 Think you know Halloween? It's time to prove it! 👻 From the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the origins of trick-or-treating to haunted traditions, horror movie icons, and creepy folklore, this quiz is packed with fascinating facts and unexpected twists. 🕸️ Can you get all 20 questions right? Check it out here: youtu.be/sorNn0HII-Q #halloween #halloweentrivia #halloweenquiz #trivia
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YOUR NEXT NIGHTMARE IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! Why wait for release day when you can claim your next dark obsession now? 👀 THE HORROR IN THE LAMPLIGHTS by Christopher Michael (coming October 30th): geni.us/Danforth2 THE ISOCHRON TREATMENT by Gregg Stewart (coming November 6th): geni.us/TheIsochronTreatment SUCH LOVELY SKIN by Jes Hart Stone (coming November 13th): getbook.at/SuchLovelySkin RISE OF THE SHADOW EMPIRE by Kirk Eggleston (coming November 20th): getbook.at/GuardiansLegacy1 Which one is going on your reading list? #preorders #preorderavailable #booktwitter #upcomingrelease #horrorbook #horrorfan
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#NewBookRelease #OutToday - Precipice of Nowhere by Anthony J. Rapino is now available on Kindle, #KindleUnlimited, and paperback. Published by Torrid Waters, an imprint of Crystal Lake Publishing. Precipice of Nowhere is an unsettling road novel about family, sacrifice, and the unknowable horror of what lies beyond perception. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “All I can say is WOW. Anthony packs a whole lot into a few hundred pages, and not once did I say, this is too much. You’ll find yourself turning pages, finally look up, and realize half the day is gone… only to go back for just “one more chapter”.”—John Questore Explore the Dark Depths: geni.us/Precipice Add it on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/2590… #HorrorCommunity #WhatToRead #UShorrorFiction #HorrorNovel #GriefHorror #WeirdHorror #DarkComedy
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It’s book launch day! – geni.us/Precipice For fans of mystery-laced cosmic horror and the dark comedic edge of Jason Pargin—a father's desperate road trip to save his daughter from a reality-warping entity that's infecting everything it touches.
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