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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. -
Tag Archives: Fiction
Kalivas! Or, Another Tempest, by Nick Mamatas
Book 15 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Only slightly behind. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. I’ve been internet friends with … Continue reading
Strange Houses, by Uketsu
Book 14 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! More or less on track. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. My reading … Continue reading
Atacama, by Jendia Gammon
Book 13 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still keeping a decent pace.. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Science fiction
Tagged book review, book-reviews, books, Fiction, Horror
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The Night Guest, by Hildur Knútsdóttir
Book 12 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! I’ve basically rallied and caught myself up. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you … Continue reading
An interview with author Ramsey Campbell!
I’ve posted many times on this blog about the work of Ramsey Campbell, and he is not only my favorite horror author but one of my favorite authors of all time. In my opinion, his ability to build a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Horror Masters, Interviews
Tagged book review, books, Fiction, Horror, interview, writing
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The Lost Village, by Camilla Sten
Book 11 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Largely caught up at this point. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy … Continue reading
Dead Astronauts, by Jeff VanderMeer
Book 9 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still running a little behind but not catastrophically. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if … Continue reading
Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Book 7 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Running a little behind but should be able to make it up pretty easily. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I … Continue reading
Incarnate, by Ramsey Campbell
Book 6 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Running a little behind but should be able to make it up pretty easily. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means … Continue reading
Hothouse, by Brian Aldiss
Book 4 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Could only find this book available on Amazon this time. Been digging through my collection of unread books looking for something different to read and recently the book … Continue reading
Posted in Science fiction
Tagged book review, book-reviews, books, Fiction, science fiction
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