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Anthology of Extreme Horror
If you prefer to take your horror yarns with copious amounts of spilled blood, eviscerated guts, dollops of messy gore, and dark, disturbing themes, then boy howdy, does HellBound Books have a terrifying treat in store for you!
If not, please not this book is definitely not for the faint of heart!
With a foreword and brand-spanking-new, never-read-before short story by the grand maestro of extreme horror himself, Matt Shaw, this collection of eighteen stomach-churning tales of terror is guaranteed to have the bile rising and heart thumping with each turn of the page.
So, buckle in, dear reader, and brace yourself for a blood-soaked ride littered with assorted body parts and particularly nasty doers of evil. And, for heaven’s sakes, please don’t attempt to eat while you’re reading this anthology!
You have been warned…
Eighteen exceptional tales Matt Shaw, Taylor Z. Adams, Priyanuj Mazumdar, Gabriel Giddings, Dave Davis, Paul Lonardo, Anthony Ferguson, Keith Durocher, Ronan Grey, Galo Romero, Kira Blackwood, James Patrick Riser, Dewey L. Yeatts, Daniel Rust, Brit Jones, HellBound Books’ very own James H Longmore, and British national treasure, Joe Pasquale
If not, please not this book is definitely not for the faint of heart!
With a foreword and brand-spanking-new, never-read-before short story by the grand maestro of extreme horror himself, Matt Shaw, this collection of eighteen stomach-churning tales of terror is guaranteed to have the bile rising and heart thumping with each turn of the page.
So, buckle in, dear reader, and brace yourself for a blood-soaked ride littered with assorted body parts and particularly nasty doers of evil. And, for heaven’s sakes, please don’t attempt to eat while you’re reading this anthology!
You have been warned…
Eighteen exceptional tales Matt Shaw, Taylor Z. Adams, Priyanuj Mazumdar, Gabriel Giddings, Dave Davis, Paul Lonardo, Anthony Ferguson, Keith Durocher, Ronan Grey, Galo Romero, Kira Blackwood, James Patrick Riser, Dewey L. Yeatts, Daniel Rust, Brit Jones, HellBound Books’ very own James H Longmore, and British national treasure, Joe Pasquale
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2025
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December 13, 2025
If you’re the kind of reader who craves horror at its most visceral—where blood flows freely, guts spill across the page, and darkness reigns supreme—then this latest anthology from HellBound Books is nothing short of a feast. It’s unapologetically brutal, gleefully grotesque, and absolutely relentless in its mission to shock, disturb, and entertain.
The collection opens with a brand-new short story from the undisputed maestro of extreme horror, Matt Shaw. His presence sets the tone perfectly—raw, uncompromising, and unforgettable.
Each of the eighteen stories, is a unique descent into madness, penned by a diverse lineup of authors including Taylor Z. Adams, Priyanuj Mazumdar, Gabriel Giddings, Dave Davis, Paul Lonardo, Anthony Ferguson, Keith Durocher, Ronan Grey, Galo Romero, Kira Blackwood, James Patrick Riser, Dewey L. Yeatts, Daniel Rust, Brit Jones, James H Longmore, and even the beloved British treasure, Joe Pasquale.
From twisted villains to stomach-churning scenarios, the anthology doesn’t shy away from pushing boundaries. It’s a blood-soaked rollercoaster that dares you to keep turning the pages.
This is not a book for the faint of heart. The editors themselves caution against reading while eating—and they’re right. The imagery is so vivid, so unflinchingly grotesque, that it demands your full attention and a strong stomach.
HellBound Books has delivered a masterclass in extreme horror. It’s bold, uncompromising, and brimming with talent. For fans of the genre, this anthology is a must-read—a collection that proves horror can be both artful and unapologetically savage.
If you’re ready to embrace the darkness, this anthology will reward you with nightmares worth savoring.
The collection opens with a brand-new short story from the undisputed maestro of extreme horror, Matt Shaw. His presence sets the tone perfectly—raw, uncompromising, and unforgettable.
Each of the eighteen stories, is a unique descent into madness, penned by a diverse lineup of authors including Taylor Z. Adams, Priyanuj Mazumdar, Gabriel Giddings, Dave Davis, Paul Lonardo, Anthony Ferguson, Keith Durocher, Ronan Grey, Galo Romero, Kira Blackwood, James Patrick Riser, Dewey L. Yeatts, Daniel Rust, Brit Jones, James H Longmore, and even the beloved British treasure, Joe Pasquale.
From twisted villains to stomach-churning scenarios, the anthology doesn’t shy away from pushing boundaries. It’s a blood-soaked rollercoaster that dares you to keep turning the pages.
This is not a book for the faint of heart. The editors themselves caution against reading while eating—and they’re right. The imagery is so vivid, so unflinchingly grotesque, that it demands your full attention and a strong stomach.
HellBound Books has delivered a masterclass in extreme horror. It’s bold, uncompromising, and brimming with talent. For fans of the genre, this anthology is a must-read—a collection that proves horror can be both artful and unapologetically savage.
If you’re ready to embrace the darkness, this anthology will reward you with nightmares worth savoring.
November 24, 2025
Just like with any anthology, there are generally a few stories that aren’t as good as the others. But like opinions, horror is relative. What I find scary, someone else may find silly or boring.
One story in particular was terrible. Disgusting and filled with over the top hatred and violence against females that goes beyond just being gory or splatterpunk. This is definitely an author I will be avoiding from now on. I don’t feel the need to name the story or the author because it would be obvious to the average horror reader.
That being said, there definitely was a range of horror here. While it’s labeled as extreme horror, a couple of stories I found to have minor gore but a good amount of suspense and creepiness. So even those who aren’t lovers of the extreme can find stories to enjoy in this anthology.
All together, I enjoyed this book. I gave this 3.25⭐️
One story in particular was terrible. Disgusting and filled with over the top hatred and violence against females that goes beyond just being gory or splatterpunk. This is definitely an author I will be avoiding from now on. I don’t feel the need to name the story or the author because it would be obvious to the average horror reader.
That being said, there definitely was a range of horror here. While it’s labeled as extreme horror, a couple of stories I found to have minor gore but a good amount of suspense and creepiness. So even those who aren’t lovers of the extreme can find stories to enjoy in this anthology.
All together, I enjoyed this book. I gave this 3.25⭐️
November 23, 2025
3.5 rounded to 4. some really strong stories in here, particularly the cannibal restaurant one, but some let downs (what was that goblin story??). the only downside to this anthology is that it is incredibly male author heavy and I would have appreciated more women, as well as more racialized people!
November 28, 2025
Very different to my usual reads but that's what reading is all about! Definitely not for the faint hearted, this is full of more blood, gore and teeth pulling to last a lifetime!
I dread to think of the authors' search histories when writing these! All new to me authors and I admire how quick they are to get to the point, very quickly cut and dried! I'm unsure if I have a favourite as they are all twisted in their own way but it definitely shows how the mind works when it comes to torture and suchlike.
It was an eye opening read, that's for sure!
I dread to think of the authors' search histories when writing these! All new to me authors and I admire how quick they are to get to the point, very quickly cut and dried! I'm unsure if I have a favourite as they are all twisted in their own way but it definitely shows how the mind works when it comes to torture and suchlike.
It was an eye opening read, that's for sure!
November 18, 2025
I was given a review copy of the anthology by Hellbound books.
The collection started off strong but started losing me towards the middle and didn’t get me back. It had the standard type of stories but I was hoping for something new.
The collection started off strong but started losing me towards the middle and didn’t get me back. It had the standard type of stories but I was hoping for something new.
November 25, 2025
This anthology didn’t just creep under my skin—it unpacked a suitcase, redecorated, and left a trail of organs as a welcome mat.
HELLBOUND BOOKS really said: “Hope you weren’t planning on keeping your lunch.”
Because WOW… these eighteen stories go straight for the jugular, the stomach, and honestly any other body part they can reach.
From Matt Shaw’s wicked foreword to the fresh nightmare he drops in, every author in this lineup came to play surgeon—and they didn’t bother with anesthesia. The gore? Chef’s kiss. The darkness? Delicious. My sanity? Missing, presumed dismembered.
If you love extreme horror with bite, slash, and full-on intestinal enthusiasm, this is your new favorite bloodbath.
If you don’t… well, the warning label told you to run.
A disgusting, delightful, deeply deranged ride.
And yes—I absolutely devoured it.
HELLBOUND BOOKS really said: “Hope you weren’t planning on keeping your lunch.”
Because WOW… these eighteen stories go straight for the jugular, the stomach, and honestly any other body part they can reach.
From Matt Shaw’s wicked foreword to the fresh nightmare he drops in, every author in this lineup came to play surgeon—and they didn’t bother with anesthesia. The gore? Chef’s kiss. The darkness? Delicious. My sanity? Missing, presumed dismembered.
If you love extreme horror with bite, slash, and full-on intestinal enthusiasm, this is your new favorite bloodbath.
If you don’t… well, the warning label told you to run.
A disgusting, delightful, deeply deranged ride.
And yes—I absolutely devoured it.
November 16, 2025
The Anthology of Extreme Horror definitely brings in the extreme. If you need trigger warnings, then this one isn't for you. I don't think they missed much if anything as far as possible triggers go. Some stories are harder to read than others and a couple that do not quite reach the extremes. Overall, it is a sick twisted little jaunt into the pitch blackness, and I loved it.
December 2, 2025
With plenty of gore, disturbing themes and dark content, this collection had a wide range of stories with some being more extreme than others. This book had some twisted, gruesome and horrific stories that got under my skin (in a good way). My particular favorite was The Tooth Fairy by Kira Blackwood. If you like extreme horror mixed with some tamer stories I definitely recommend this one.
Thanks to Hellbound Books for a copy of this book!
Thanks to Hellbound Books for a copy of this book!
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