“[D]ark horror at its most intriguing as readers can simply read for the thrill of the darkness or interpret events in a much deeper way.”
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Review of Shelter for the Damned on Tome Tender
JournalStone to Release Two Short Story Collections by Mike Thorn
More information soon…
Books in the Freezer Episode 85: Most Anticipated New Releases 2021
Shelter for the Damned is among the most anticipated new releases of 2021, according to Books in the Freezer.
“Normalcy, not harmony” : Author Mike Thorn speaks on his debut horror novel Shelter for the Damned
For many fans of fiction writing, the horror genre is exciting, tense and leaves uncomfortable impressions regarding characters set in everyday life. For Calgary-based author Mike Thorn, the uncomfortable nature of the horror genre is what inspired him and his debut novel Shelter for the Damned.
Glamorous Book Gal Reviews Shelter for the Damned
“A gifted horror writer weds the realities of real world terror to the realities of supernatural terror….which is what Mike Thorn does exceptionally well.”
Sunshine Somerville Reviews Shelter for the Damned
“To sum up my thoughts on this book in one word, I’m IMPRESSED. […] Though the premise and setting aren’t particularly abnormal, the author digs deep into the psyche of the main character and warps everything into a maddening descent from ordinary suburban life to a truly horrifying nightmare.”
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Chris Patrick Carolan Reviews Shelter for the Damned
“What Thorn explores to great effect […] is what you don’t see when walking those streets at night. Malice lurking behind practiced smiles. Violence hidden behind manicured lawns.”
This is Horror: “Look Out For … Shelter for the Damned by Mike Thorn
“With this short novel, Thorn tackles unknown sentient horrors, teenage rage, violence, and toxic masculinity in a stunning and intimate debut.”
