Author Alex Grass is set to push the boundaries of contemporary horror this summer with the highly anticipated July 15, 2026 release of Infernal Tramps. Early reviews from industry authorities and award-winning genre authors are already hailing the book as an uncompromising, poetic, and unapologetically strange masterclass in psychological and body horror.
Kirkus Reviews calls it a collection of “potent horror stories that provoke and repulse to astonishing effect.” The 17 tales submerge multi-dimensional characters in grotesque, heavy, and claustrophobic situations, expertly weaving sharp societal satire with nightmare scenarios that linger long after the final page.
Industry Acclaim for Infernal Tramps:
- “Elegant, gripping, and seriously strange.” – Stephen Gallagher, British Fantasy and International Horror Guild Awards Winner
- “A visceral collection… blending the uncanny with the mundane.” – Richard Thomas, Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Awards Finalist
- “Full of lovely prose that reminded me of Cormac McCarthy… fans of classic weird tales as well as shows like Black Mirror will love the storylines.” – Ivy Grimes, author of Glass Stories
- “Think ‘Twilight Zone meets Hostel‘.” – Amanda, Goodreads
- “Reads like a grindhouse film wrapped in theological snark… a surprisingly thoughtful look at addiction, redemption, and what it means to claw your way out of the dark.” – Louise, BookSirens
- “The prose is impeccable, really, the weird feels genuinely weird, and the stories authentic.” – İnci Asena German, Protean Depravity
Unsettling Realities and Dark Satire
Infernal Tramps explores recognizable human anxieties—including medical debt, toxic relationships, and class resentment—and twists them into terrifying new dimensions. In “The EP™ Implant,” Grass lampoons the plastic surgery industry through a wealthy protagonist whose app-controlled cosmetic enhancement suffers a horrifying post-surgery malfunction. In “Odd Egg,” a relatable woman returns home to find a stranger with an egg-shaped head and long, bumpy fingers waiting on her porch, kicking off a progressively agonizing downward spiral.
Whether tracking a child witnessing a traumatizing event inside a family funeral home in “Ever Shall They Feed,” or delivering quick bursts of graphic dread via bite-sized flash fiction, Grass utilizes a rare lyrical elegance. His prose shifts effortlessly from poetic descriptions of decay to darkly evocative, raw metaphors that satisfy hardcore horror enthusiasts while remaining deeply grounded in character-driven narrative.
Infernal Tramps will be available globally in multiple formats on July 15, 2026.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Infernal-Tramps-Tales-Weird-Terror-ebook/dp/B0GSN4BX4Y
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249709542-infernal-tramps
IG: https://www.instagram.com/infernaltramps/
About the Author:
Alex Grass is an emerging force in independent dark fiction. Known for combining poetic sensibilities with unflinching body horror and dark imagination, Grass creates feverish literary landscapes that challenge, terrify, and captivate readers.
