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February 27, 2021
Daily Dead Q&A: Author Mike Thorn Discusses His New Novel SHELTER FOR THE DAMNED
"At first it seems like the perfect place to quietly enjoy a secluded smoke, but three teens soon discover that their supposed safe haven is actually something downright sinister in Shelter for the Damned, the debut novel from Mike Thorn (author of the short story collection Darkest Hours). With Shelter for the Damned out now from Journalstone, we caught up with Thorn in our latest Q&A feature to discuss the journey of writing his new book, the influences that inspired him along the way, and his upcoming releases that readers can look forward to from Journalstone."
Read the full interview.
Read the full interview.
February 26, 2021
February 25, 2021
StoryBundle: The Pulse Pounders Thriller Bundle Includes Shelter for the Damned
“The Pulse Pounders Thriller Bundle, curated by Kevin J. Anderson:
Take a breath and hold on. I’ve curated a new “Pulse Pounders” StoryBundle, 14 action-packed books, guaranteed to put you on the edge of your reading chair. Thrillers, suspense, action, dark fantasy, adventure—the common denominator is that they are all page turners—all for as little as $15. Name your own price, and the proceeds go to support indie authors and publishers, and a portion goes to support the Challenger Learning Centers.”
Buy yours now.
Take a breath and hold on. I’ve curated a new “Pulse Pounders” StoryBundle, 14 action-packed books, guaranteed to put you on the edge of your reading chair. Thrillers, suspense, action, dark fantasy, adventure—the common denominator is that they are all page turners—all for as little as $15. Name your own price, and the proceeds go to support indie authors and publishers, and a portion goes to support the Challenger Learning Centers.”
Buy yours now.
February 23, 2021
Film Formally S3E06 – Wes Craven’s Meta Horror with Mike Thorn
Geez, it’s been a while since we got spooky on the show, hasn’t it? High time we brought back Mike Thorn to talk about how Wes Craven fused meta storytelling and horror in two franchises: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream. We’ll permeate the membranes of reality, disassemble Craven’s views on horror’s social and political value, and laugh about how Matthew Lillard yells “BOO-GAH” when he imitates a gunshot.
Listen to the episode.
Listen to the episode.
February 22, 2021
The Most Sublime: Review of Shelter for the Damned
“The writing was excellent – the author fits multiple layers to the story while making Mark a sympathetic character, despite being the weird and aggressive kid in class. I couldn’t wait to find out where the story was heading and was satisfied with the ending.”
Read the full review.
Read the full review.
February 18, 2021
Interview with Mike Thorn on More2Read
In his latest interview, Mike Thorn answers Lou Pendergrast’s questions about Shelter for the Damned, Darkest Hours, and his new story “Deprimer” (from the latest issue of Vastarien).
Read the full interview.
Read the full interview.
February 13, 2021
NW.Reader Reviews Shelter for the Damned
"Wow. That was way trippier than I was expecting. Good job, Mike. I'm gonna have to think about this one."
NW.Reader reviews Shelter for the Damned, Shane Hawk's Anoka, and Chandler Morrison's Dead Inside.
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NW.Reader reviews Shelter for the Damned, Shane Hawk's Anoka, and Chandler Morrison's Dead Inside.
Watch the video.
February 12, 2021
Review of Shelter for the Damned on Well Worth a Read
“As Mark’s friendships begin to deteriorate, so too does his school and home life, making the shack feel like the only good thing in his world. I felt that one reason Mark may have been easily swayed was his own proclivity towards violence but another may have been the implied physical abuse at the hands of his father.”
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Read the full review.
February 11, 2021
Q&A with Mike Thorn on Hellnotes
1. What authors influenced you growing up? Who are you reading now?
As a young kid, I was really excited by J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and R. L. Stine. Discovering Stephen King as a preteen was a big deal, and the same goes for encountering Hubert Selby Jr. in my teens.
These days, I try to read as widely as possible. I’m currently making my way through Drawn Up from Deep Places, by Gemma Files, which is terrific. I was recently floored by two Henry James novels—The Portrait of a Lady and The Bostonians.
Read the full Q&A.
As a young kid, I was really excited by J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and R. L. Stine. Discovering Stephen King as a preteen was a big deal, and the same goes for encountering Hubert Selby Jr. in my teens.
These days, I try to read as widely as possible. I’m currently making my way through Drawn Up from Deep Places, by Gemma Files, which is terrific. I was recently floored by two Henry James novels—The Portrait of a Lady and The Bostonians.
Read the full Q&A.
February 10, 2021
Hellnotes Book Review: Shelter for the Damned
“High-octane horror that really delivers while never being too predictable. Mike Thorn respects the genre and […] is a well-read student of horror.”
Read Ray Palen’s review of Shelter for the Damned on Hellnotes.
Read Ray Palen’s review of Shelter for the Damned on Hellnotes.
