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Tony Jones
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Scotsman, school librarian, prolific horror and YA book reviewer. Author of THE YA HORROR 40O non-fiction almanac. When not reading, snooker fanatic, boxing maniac and lifelong fan of very VERY loud music. Veteran of a million moshpits.
THE CALL, one of the greatest YA fantasy horror mythology novels of our time, gets a welcome rerelease in 2026! Forget the Hunger Games and other over-hyped dystopian romps, this duology smashes it to bits. Cool new cover too.
UK folks!
I am excited to see that ‘The Call’ reissue is included in Waterstones’ 25% off FLASH SALE on selected pre-ordered books this week! 😍🎉

Enter the code OCTOBER25 at the checkout to redeem your discount and pre-order your copy now.

Offer ends at 23.59 Friday 17th October.

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The Call by Peadar O'Guilin | Waterstones
Buy The Call by Peadar O'Guilin from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My favourite genre bending short story writer is back! The Canadian master craftsman ALEXANDER ZELENYJ seamlessly blends multiple genres in hundreds of weird tales. My latest 5/5 review for @horrordna.bsky.social of BEWARE US FLOWERS OF THE DEVIL gets you started.

www.horrordna.com/books/beware...
Beware Us Flowers of the Devil
Canadian short story master Alexander Zelenyj returns with more strangeness to savour.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Defending found footage horror! From Blair Witch to Hell House LLC, Craig Crawford is sharing my top scares & underrated gems. Discover what makes this divisive genre so terrifyingly effective.

Read more: gnofhorror.com/found-footag...

#FoundFootage #Horror
Found Footage Fear: A Cinephile's Defense Of The Genre's Best Scares - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
Horror fan Craig Crawford defends found footage, from Blair Witch to Hell House LLC. Discover his top 5 picks and underrated gems that master the art of terror.
gnofhorror.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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One site is not enough for @jonezyboy.bsky.social. Check out this great piece he wrote over at Ginger Nuts!
October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here's my latest YA Roundup for Ginger Nuts of Horror, themed around horror thrillers & killers, selected especially for Halloween. #yabooks
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Cliff McNish is one of my top YA horror writers EVER. So it's great to have the old master back with LILY'S MONSTER, his first kids book in a decade.
October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Not quite the s**t I usually review, but it was pretty funny and very stupid. If you like toilet humour jump right down the toilet bowl into the sewer!
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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If you're familiar at all with @jonezyboy.bsky.social, you know the man just doesn't stop. Up next, he heads into THE FOREST OF MISSING GIRLS, Nichelle Giraldes' latest out soon from @poisonedpenpress.bsky.social. #horror #amreading #booksky

www.horrordna.com/books/the-fo...
The Forest of Missing Girls
A dark family secret lurks in a forest which is known to swallow up teenage girls.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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House of Flies: Graham Masterton’s Ghostbusting Duo Returns in a Buzz-Worthy Nightmare @jonezyboy.bsky.social reviews the latest from Graham Masterton

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House Of Flies: Graham Masterton's Ghostbusting Duo Returns In A Buzz-Worthy Nightmare - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
our review of House of Flies, the fifth book in Graham Masterton's supernatural crime series. Detective duo Pardoe & Patel face intelligent flies, risen corpses
gnofhorror.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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It’s Not a Cult: Joey Batey’s Bold New Novel

"This odd novel will certainly not be to all tastes but is a love letter to those of us who love obscure music"

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It's Not A Cult: Joey Batey's Bold New Novel: Review - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
It's Not a Cult: Joey Batey's Bold New Novel: Review
gnofhorror.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I do like to see five blokes (or were they?) dressed in scary costumes & masks thrashing the f out of their guitars. Welcome to MOLCH who I saw last night and this morning bought their album. A cheery mix of doom, sludge, black metal and noise rock.
October 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Here's a wee taste of SMOTE from their gig at the Lexington last night. Deafening, melodic, primeval, drone heavy and proggy are only a few words which describe this unique band.
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The Dwimfolk will be at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social, with huge thanks to @marieoregan.bsky.social from Absinthe Books and @gregchapman.bsky.social for the amazing cover art.
October 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It is always nice to feature in @thisishorror.bsky.social 5 MUST READ HORROR ARTICLES weekly feature, lovingly curated by @kevharrison.bsky.social. In my latest for @horrordna.bsky.social I explore cults in horror fiction, along with 4 other cool articles. www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-...
5 Must Read Horror Articles 13 October 2025
Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: Bloody Disgusting send one of their writers to the hou…
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October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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A nice mention for the Parker novels in this feature on cults in fiction… www.horrordna.com/features/joi...
Join Us: Twenty of the Creepiest Cults in Horror Fiction
Beware strange or persuasive men and women who insist they have all the answers!
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October 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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When he's not cranking out reviews, @jonezyboy.bsky.social's cranking out features. Check out his latest, JOIN US: TWENTY OF THE CREEPIEST CULTS IN HORROR FICTION. Check out what made the list, and get ready to open your wallets! #booksky #cults #amreading #horror

www.horrordna.com/features/joi...
Join Us: Twenty of the Creepiest Cults in Horror Fiction
Beware strange or persuasive men and women who insist they have all the answers!
www.horrordna.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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If you have ever fancied joining a cult, then maybe you should read @jonezyboy.bsky.social massive round up of horror books centered around cults over on @horrordna.bsky.social

www.horrordna.com/features/joi...
Join Us: Twenty of the Creepiest Cults in Horror Fiction
Beware strange or persuasive men and women who insist they have all the answers!
www.horrordna.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Join Us" I have a new long-form article over at @horrordna.bsky.social on cults in fiction. There are some outstanding books here, including many personal favourites. www.horrordna.com/features/joi...
Join Us: Twenty of the Creepiest Cults in Horror Fiction
Beware strange or persuasive men and women who insist they have all the answers!
www.horrordna.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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They tried to silence stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! @la-cac.org #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi
September 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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BOOK REVIEW

@jonezyboy.bsky.social reviews Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley

" It asks tough questions about dealing with the end of life, is not exactly cheery subject, but remains a sad, thoughtful and reflective book. "

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Saltwash By Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving Fiction - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website 28/09/2025
Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving Fiction check out Tony Jones' book review for Ginger Nuts of Horror
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September 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word:

🔹Post on social media
🔹Share your favourite banned book
🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK

Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Good morning, Booksky peeps. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the publication of The Fog by James Herbert, and Nightfire have reissued it with a brand new cover.

Read my review of this classic horror book here.

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James Herbert's The Fog: My Childhood Terror Story - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
The Fog's reissue marks 50 years of James Herbert's visceral horror. From my childhood find to its panoramic nightmare structure.
gnofhorror.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Still got three more days till I'm back from Japan, but had to share this review of my new novel, #Pyres, by @jonezyboy.bsky.social over at @horrordna.bsky.social!

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, Tony! 🙏🏼🖤🔥
www.horrordna.com/books/pyres-...
#HorrorBooks #BookSky #IndieAuthor 📚😱
Pyres
An artist paints the horrific graphic death of a television personality before it happens...
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September 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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When you retire, make sure you investigate where you spend your last days or you may become a casualty of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. @jonezyboy.bsky.social checks out @pfracassi.bsky.social's latest, out next week from Tor Nightfire! #booksky

www.horrordna.com/books/the-au...
September 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM