I found it almost impossible to put it down and found myself up way past my bedtime caught in the clutches of Whinery's prose.

"Intercepts" by T.J. Payne is a spine-chilling horror novel that delves into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the terrifying potential of government experiments gone awry.

"Nightmare House" by Douglas Clegg is a suspenseful and eerie horror novel that explores the dark corners of family history and the malevolent forces that can lurk within.

"Map of Bones" by James Rollins is an exhilarating adventure novel that weaves together history, science, and high-stakes action.

"Honeymoon" by James Patterson is a suspenseful and intriguing novel that explores the complexities of love, obsession, and the darker aspects of human relationships.

"Mount Dragon" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is a gripping techno-thriller that plunges readers into the thrilling and treacherous world of genetic engineering.

"Plum Island" by Nelson DeMille is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.

"Tyrannosaur Canyon" by Douglas Preston is a riveting blend of paleontology, suspense, and adventure, offering readers a captivating narrative of modern-day intrigue.

"Coma" by Michael Crichton is a gripping medical thriller first published in 1977. that explores the world of medicine, ethics, and the chilling potential for abuse in the healthcare industry.

"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a literary classic that has captivated readers for over two centuries.

"Shift" by Hugh Howey is the second installment in the Silo series, following the critically acclaimed "Wool."

Arctic Drift" is another exhilarating installment in the renowned Dirk Pitt adventure series, co-authored by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler.

"Play Dead" by Ted Dekker is a gripping thriller that challenges the boundaries of reality, illusion, and identity.

"Wool" by Hugh Howey is a modern dystopian science fiction novel that has garnered widespread acclaim and a devoted fanbase.

The story follows Dr. Tom Green, a geneticist who is working on a top-secret project that could change the course of human evolution.

Killing Floor plunges readers into a high-stakes mystery from the very first page.

The story takes place on a small island in Mexico, where hundreds of dolls hang from the trees, seemingly watching the visitors with their lifeless eyes.

Jeremy Bates' "The Sleep Experiment" is a spine-tingling horror novel that explores the depths of human fear and the consequences of pushing the limits of science.

In Peter Benchley's timeless classic, "Jaws," the deep blue sea becomes a hunting ground for a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of all who dare to venture into its domain.

Stephen King's "The Outsider" is a gripping and unsettling novel that combines elements of horror, crime, and mystery fiction.

"Suicide Forest" by Jeremy Bates is a chilling and suspenseful horror novel that takes place in Japan's Aokigahara Forest.

The novel follows the protagonist, a young woman named Chyna Shepherd, as she fights for her life against a sadistic serial killer.

"Extinction Code" by James Prescott is a gripping science-fiction thriller that follows the story of Dr. Sam Osman, a brilliant geneticist who discovers a dangerous secret about the human genome.

Elsewhere is a thrilling and suspenseful novel by Dean Koontz that follows Jeffy Coltrane, a young boy whose life takes a turn for the worst when his mother is brutally murdered in their home.

Forgotten Room is a thrilling novel by Lincoln Child that revolves around the discovery of a mysterious room in a long-abandoned mansion.

The story follows a group of divers who stumble upon a hidden underwater world inhabited by a dangerous and mysterious species of aquatic beings.

"Extinction Countdown" is a gripping science-fiction thriller that follows Dr. Sam Osman and his team as they race against time to prevent a global catastrophe.

Big Dark Sky is a suspenseful thriller by Dean Koontz that follows a former soldier named Jane Hawk, as she investigates a mysterious conspiracy that threatens the safety of the entire world.

Terminal Freeze takes place in a remote research station in Alaska where a team of scientists discovers a mysterious creature frozen for millions of years.

Stephen King's "The Institute" is a suspenseful and unsettling novel that centers on a group of children with special abilities who are held captive at a secret facility.

The novel begins with David receiving a call from Emily, who he thought had been dead for five years.

"The Mountain of the Dead" by Jeremy Bates is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that takes readers on a chilling journey to the remote and treacherous Dyatlov Pass in Russia.

One of the strengths of "The Shining" is King's ability to create a sense of foreboding and tension throughout the novel.

The Third Gate by Lincoln Child is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the story of Jeremy Logan, an enigmalogist, as he travels to Egypt to investigate a strange discovery.

When Crane arrives at the oil rig, he observes that the rig has obviously been refitted for a different kind of operation.

Archeological Expedition to find and excavate the lost camp of the Donner Party.

This story was originally released back in 1979. This story was then made into a movie in 1981.

The movie Paranormal Activity was a tiny bit better in that the footage was from cameras not being operated by a person.

For me, Ghostbusters was the very first haunting comedy that I had experienced as a child. It was refreshing and fun.

I grew up watching The Exorcist. As a youngster, this movie was a horrifying experience for me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the thrill of the horror.

The Shining is my number one favorite story of all time. I have read the book multiple times and I have seen the movie countless times.

I love a good quality let’s seal a dead body in the wall type of movie.

The original book was marketed as a true story. As a child, I believed that this story was true and that horrified me.

This story is a bit different then some of the other haunting book I have read. Most haunting books that I have experience with take place in old crumbling manors or estates.

This is due to the fact of the twist at the end where we learn that the point of view that we originally assumed to be true was simply not so.

Clegg has cleverly woven a chilling tapestry that tells a story that combines hallucinations, poltergeists, and manifestations.

I found the pacing in this haunted house story to be much different than other similar stories that I have recently read.

When a house takes on a life of its own and drives a person into sure madness you know you have a problem.

The idea of ghosts has been around for a very long time in one shape or another.

I enjoy reading the works of Poe as much for the stories as I do for the style of his writing.

If you look at it for its purely gruesome nature and measure it based on shock value, then you have a winner.

I love whenever I get a chance to read a comic book or any kind of graphic novel. I especially like when the graphics are dark and dreary. That is exactly what I got

This week I read a story called my sister the serial killer by Anakin Brathwaite.

I am not a fan of trigger warnings. I have often speculated about whether or not there’s a place for ratings on books just like we have for movies.

This week I got to watch another old favorite movie that I think is one of the great psychopath movies out there. It’s a movie called Seven from back in 1995.

This week I got to rewatch one of my favorite movies called Cape fear. In fact, I watched both versions. In doing a little bit of research to prepare for writing this blog post, I

This week I had the opportunity to read a story called Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn.

Misery is a tense story about a super fan named Annie Wilkes. Paul Sheldon wakes up in pain. He is in an unfamiliar bedroom. Annie loves to tell Paul that she is his number one fan.

Starling is tasked with engaging an incarcerated serial killer named Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal the Cannibal) for help on profiling Buffalo Bill.

In designing realistic and interesting characters, I can see using profiling as a new tool. As I contemplate this, I see a few noble reasons that support profiling.

Red Dragon is a novel written by Thomas Harris. Prequel to Silence of the Lambs.

I had started writing a short story called Dr. Bonz. It is about a student that goes to be a research assistant for a mad doctor in a remote laboratory compound.

This week I set out to study the cult classic horror slasher film by John Carpenter called Halloween. It is great timing since Halloween is in season.

I learned some interesting facts about serial killers. I can select the type of serial killer I want to employ.

This week I read an interesting story called Church of Dead Girls by Stephen Dobyns. I had a love hate relationship with this book.

I am in the process of reading a book called Howdunit to learn how to write crime and police procedure in my novels. This week I learned about processing a crime scene.

The main character, Bateman is a shallow, self absorbed, psychopath who obliviously flaunts his horrific escapades.

Psycho is an old-school horror story about an unremarkable man named Norman Bates. The author Robert Bloch set the story in an old

First of all, I never knew until now that Phycho had been loosely based upon a real serial killer.

This week I did some reading in a book called Howdunit Street Cops. I learned quite a bit about leveraging basic law enforcement procedure to writer better characters

This week we read a story called The Yattering and Jack, a short story about a little demon that is not quite ready for prime time.

When I think about “Suspension of Disbelief” it seems like a simple question on the surface right?

This week one of my assignments for my Reading in genre class was to examine a passage in the book Writers Workshop of Horror.

This week I read the ’30 Days of Night’ graphic novel. I enjoyed it somewhat, but I have never been a graphic novel consumed.

This week I read the book Relic by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child that was originally published back in 1995. I have seen the movie version of the same title many times over the years.

This was a fun one that took me back. The blob with Steve McQueen.

This week I read various works of H. P. Lovecraft. I have always enjoyed reading Lovecraft and watching movies that are based on his works or the monsters of his works.

This week took a look at “old world” monsters. When I think of these monsters, my mind goes way back to early mythology.

This week in our reading and genre class one of our assignments was to watch the movie Godzilla.

As a new writer point of view, or POV, has been one of the things that has baffled me so far. Actually, almost everything about writing has baffled me so far lol.

I had to hop in my time machine and go back in time to my childhood and consider some of my favorites.

In learning about aha moments, I realized that as a new writer I have a long way to go. I have very few moments, but they do exist even at this early stage.

I have often wondered what would happen if there were self-replicating nanoparticles that changed people's DNA. Who knows they might already exist, they probably do!

As with many of the stories I have read, The Thing is one of my all-time favorites. It is in my top five list alongside Jaws, Alien, Reanimator, and Sssssss.

This past week I got to read a book called Snow by Ronald Malfi. I really enjoyed this book since I am very creeped out by stories that involve being trapped anywhere in a setting that is snowbound.

I have never contemplated the concept of having a personal theme, or as I think of it, a personal signature or fingerprint in my writing style.

I absolutely hate when a story is ruined by poorly crafted sequels. The examples that you mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg.

I love Night of the Living Dead. This classic movie in my opinion is what kicked off the whole zombie genre.

This week I watched the movie “American Werewolf in London”. It had been many years since I had seen this classic horror movie.

In this essay we learn how to leverage setting to improve our story telling. In some cases setting is even considered a character.

This week in my Reading in Genre class, I got to watch the movie Alien. This movie is one of my all-time favorites, it is in my top 10 list.

This week I read the book World War Z by Max Brooks. I went into this assignment assuming that the book would be the same as the movie

Over the past couple of weeks I have had the opportunity to read a book called Breeding Ground by Sarah Pinborough.

This week I had the opportunity to read a short story horror piece by Richard Matheson entitled The Funeral. This piece had an element of irony and humor woven throughout its pages.

I have to say, when I first saw that Rawhead Rex was on the genre reading list, I rolled my eyes and let out an audible sigh.

I recently read a book entitled I am Legend that was written back in 1954 by a man named Richard Matheson.