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Book Reviews by Gabino Iglesias

My Pet Serial Killer by Michael J. Seidlinger

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My first encounter with Michael J. Seidlinger's prose came via his dark novel The Sky Conducting. The book stuck with me because Seidlinger pulled off two things that are rarely seen. For starters, the narrative was the first truly unique and engaging work of post-apocalyptic fiction I'd read in years. Also, the author's prose was the best example of economy of language I'd encountered in a very long time. In a way, it felt like reading a darker, more lyrical version of James Ellroy.

Anon

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Writing a novel with a great start that hooks readers in immediately is no easy task. However, if an enthralling beginning is accomplished, successfully carrying that narrative to a satisfying resolution is even harder to pull off. That's exactly what happened with Peter Giglio’s Anon: a very strong opening promised a definite must-read, but the plethora of disjointed elements worked into the story and lack of clarity turned a novel that could have been outstanding into one that's above average.

The Last Final Girl

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I've read three books by Stephen Graham Jones this year. With many other authors, this would be the point in which recurring themes, beloved phrases, and preferred narrative structure turn a bit monotonous. Fortunately, Jones is obsessed with reinventing his prose with every book. For The Last Final Girl, his latest release with Lazy Fascist Press, Jones created a novel/screenplay hybrid that pulls the reader along at breakneck speed and offers glimpses of the action through almost every character, including the killer.

 

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