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Welcome to Frankie Literates

I’m never good with introductions. Honestly the thought of writing such is as daunting as providing a cover letter for a new job.

I never know what to say, how to present myself. Do I give an honest opinion or do I keep the skeletons locked in the closet? It is a rite of passage I’m sure everyone has gone through in their life and still do.

So? How should I start?

Well I guess I could just start with a welcome. Welcome to Frankie Literates, a blog where I will be providing you insight on the books that have peaked my interest and possibly your own.

Hope you like it.

TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Violence, Facts, Repeat

Rating 2/5 Keeping to my spooky tradition I’ve chosen to base this month’s post on Eric LaRocca’s recent release, We Are Always Tender With Our Dead (2025), book one of their new trilogy. If you haven’t heard of LaRocca’s work, it can be described as transgressive horror. And when I mean ‘transgressive’ I mean very twisted and extreme so for those faint of heart be wary if you consider delving into LaRocca’s world. Much like LaRocca’s story collections, We Are Always Tender

54 minutes ago2 min read

Murder, Chaos, Ravens

Rating 3.2/5 I want to start off with an apology. If the picture wasn’t obvious enough its clear I never got around to that Last Vigilant...

Sep 294 min read

Revenge, Monsters and Consequences

Rating 5/5 This month’s choice was a hard one. Originally my intention was to review Mark A. Latham’s The Last Vigilant (2025). However,...

Aug 313 min read

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