Norman Bates, the infamous serial killer. You’ve most likely seen the film but have you read the book? At just shy of 200 pages, Bloch doesn’t waste a word in this horror genre fiction story that’s loosely based on the true story of serial killer, Ed Gein. Bates runs the dingy, slow motel where no [...]
Fast paced. Colourful. Fascinating. All words used to describe this debut novel by Stephen O'Rourke. Honestly? I wholeheartedly agree. Based in Scotland, amongst the Burke and Hare scandal, Dr Mungo Lyon's reputation is tarnished - never to practise as a surgeon again. When a ship is found adrift with all sailors on board dead, along [...]
The end of summer is beginning to pop it's wee head over the horizon, and while I do not want to wish away our warmer months - it's hard to not focus on going to university in September. If you're like me, and moving out for education, here's a list of some things to consider [...]
