CANDY CAIN KILLS reviewed by Horror DNA

Horror DNA recently published their review of Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley. Candy Cain Kills is the second entry in our Killer VHS Series.

“In Curse of the Reaper, Brian McAuley showed himself as a force to be reckoned with in the slasher genre. Returning for Candy Cain Kills, McAuley enshrines himself as one of the masters.”

You can read the full review here on Horror DNA and we’d like to thank them for their review!

Candy Cain Kills is out now everywhere in paperback and ebook.

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Candy Cain Kills

Killer VHS Series, #2

Brian McAuley

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