You can always trust that any collection of stories by Junji Ito will be a wonderfully creepy and creative experience. And with this collection of some of his earlier works, The Deserter does not disappoint.

I always love Alan Moore’s work, and with Neonomicon he demonstrates he truly understands what Cosmic Horror is supposed to be. In a word, horrifying. 

I didn't get through many books in July, mainly because of how long it took me to get through The Terror.

Carthago takes a little while to grab you, but once it does you find yourself in a rich and complex world. It’s just a shame that the ending doesn’t quite live up to expectations