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Erica Robyn Reads

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Black Out The Stars by Christopher Bond - book sitting on wooden flooring. Book cover of Black Out the Stars by Christopher Bond, cover illustrated by Todd Kiesling. The design showcases a dark, atmospheric pond and sky filled with swirling fog and scattered stars. The title is prominently displayed in bold, white, pink and purple lettering, contrasting against the deep purple and black hues of the background.

Black Out The Stars by Christopher Bond | Book Review

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A tablet lies on dry grass and surrounded by dandelions in a natural outdoor setting. The screen displays the cover of the book Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon. The cover features a colorful, fantastical illustration of a female figure with glowing eyes and curved horns, holding something mysterious in her hands. Stars and swirling cosmic elements fill the background, giving the cover a magical and otherworldly feel. The title text is in bold, colorful letters across the top and middle, with the author's name at the bottom.

Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon | Book Review

[Book Review] Somewhere South of Hell – Book 1 by Ronald Kelly

November 7, 2022      Erica Robyn      3 Comments

Somewhere South of Hell - Book 1 by Ronald Kelly book photo in the fall leaves by Erica Robyn Reads

Somewhere South of Hell – Book 1 by Ronald Kelly is a chapbook that holds two horrific tales that are not for the faint of heart.

Let’s dive in!

My Thoughts on Somewhere South of Hell – Book 1 by Ronald Kelly

In these two short tales of gut-wrenching horror, we follow two characters that can’t believe the terrors they have stumbled into. 

Here are my quick reviews of each: 

Beelzebub Creek – 
CW: Dog death & kid death.

When Clinton was out on a coon hunt with his dog, he goes deep into the woods and stumbles upon something he shouldn’t have seen… and now everything is going to be taken from him. 

This poor guy. I loved the moment of doubt that I had on whether or not this was really happening. That ending was so scary! 


Summer of the Thumb – 
CW: Kidnapping.

A grown man missing his thumb recalls the summer he lost it, and all the terror that came along with it. 

My goodness. This one will make you want to hold your loved ones closer, especially if you have little ones. What a terrifying story of abduction, luck, and horror. 

My Favorite Passages from Somewhere South of Hell – Book 1

Beelzebub Creek –

It was a beautiful day and the cleansing rays of summer sun shone upon the burnt buildings and the surrounding land, easing the severity of the sinister events of the night before. 

Summer of the Thumb –

But, as it turned out, we weren’t the only ones lurking in the night.

Time has a way of distorting when you’re scared half to death. Minutes feel like hours and hours feel like years.

My Final Thoughts on Somewhere South of Hell – Book 1

Fans of disturbing horror, you already know how talented Mr Ron Kelly is when he ventures into the darkness. If you don’t have this chapbook, make sure you change that ASAP. You’re going to love this one!

When I saw Death’s Head Press announce this three book collection, I preordered mine immediately. While tiny and, dare I say cute, this first book packs an absolutely brutal punch. I cannot wait to see what the next book brings!


Snag a copy directly from the publisher!

Click here to order your copy of Book 1, or click here to order a bundle of all three!

Thanks for reading!

Here are a few more recent posts you might like:

  • Black Out The Stars by Christopher Bond | Book Review
  • Indie Bookstore Day 2025 | Book Event
  • Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon | Book Review

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Hello! I’m Erica, a Mainer living in New Hampshire who runs on hot tea, good books, and loud music. Join me as I seek out amazing horror tales and help support the indie horror community!
 

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