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Welcome to Read No Evil, your monthly horror book club for the dark and disturbing. Every month, Shaela Payne and Ian Franco pick one horror book and tear it apart from cover to cover. We dig into the characters, scares, gore, themes, bad decisions, biggest WTF moments, and that all-important ending. We'll analyze. We'll argue. We'll overthink. And we'll decide whether the book deserves a place on your shelf or should be left in the dark. Whether you've read the book or you're just along for the ride, pull up a chair and join the conversation. One book. One episode. One final verdict.

  1. Sep 4

    Hampton Heights | Was That Extra Money Really Worth It?

    This month on Read No Evil, we're kicking off spooky season with Hampton Heights by Dan Kois. A group of Midwestern middle school paperboys are looking to make some extra cash but one ordinary night turns into something much more monstrous. Shaela and Ian dig into the characters, the scares, the questionable decisions, the biggest WTF moments, and whether this coming-of-age horror story actually sticks the landing. Was that extra money really worth it? SPOILERS AHEAD: This episode contains full spoilers and discussion of graphic and mature content.

  2. Aug 2

    Quick Message

    Hey everyone, here is a quick message for the month of August. I want to thank everyone for their understanding, and I am excited to see what comes next. If you have ideas on what books we should read next, put them in the comments!

  3. Jul 24

    Interview with Wes See, Author of 'Opportunity'

    Well lookie here! At long last, a real interview with a real book author! Today, Shaela and Ian welcome local Portland author Wes See to chat about all things "Opportunity". Like, why is it about a demonic squirrel? Could it have been a rat instead? Why don't you make the next one about a rat? And is it pronounced Jorge or George? Come listen in as we learn these answers and chat more about the novella's inspirations and maybe a sneak peek at where the story could go next! Pick up your own copy of "Opportunity" here (Only if you're cool with reading about a squirrel doing some pretty messed up things like eat children.)

  4. Jul 15

    "Opportunity" by Wes See: Ch. 41-59 Review

    Absolutely bonkers. It's kind of like getting the rug swept out from under you while holding a stack of glasses. Especially if that stack of glasses was a murderous lion squirrel monster!! Follow along as we finish "Opportunity" by Wes See and go through an array of emotions by the last page. Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/OPPORTUNITY-Wes-See/dp/B0FLWT83ZT?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

  5. Jul 8

    "Opportunity" by Wes See: Ch. 15-40 Review

    Round 2 of "Opportunity" by Wes See! Continue to follow along as it gets more visceral and raw with every chapter. Here is where you really get to see the damage a possessed squirrel can do. Listen closely as we discuss chapters 15-40. Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/OPPORTUNITY-Wes-See/dp/B0FLWT83ZT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q4L8M7Y64YXB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xi8fhxbvt6nSHdOepYgjr0kPxt1w5h6RoV37NMeksanGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.8zREs3g5Ga8toTDryPRGPRHTsvfxugrP_twjOsHJnmU&dib_tag=se&keywords=opportunity+by+wes+see&qid=1782800349&sprefix=opportunity+by+wes+se%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

  6. Jun 30

    "Opportunity" by Wes See: Ch. 1 - 14 Review

    A new book! This time we tap into some opportunity by reading a short novella called: Opportunity by a local Portland author, Wes See! In this Springtime Horror Story, we get introduced to some colorful characters, mainly a squirrel that ate his brother! Wow! Come along as we take the opportunity to discuss Chapters 1-14 of 'Opportunity'!!Where to get the book:https://www.amazon.com/OPPORTUNITY-Wes-See/dp/B0FLWT83ZT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q4L8M7Y64YXB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xi8fhxbvt6nSHdOepYgjr0kPxt1w5h6RoV37NMeksanGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.8zREs3g5Ga8toTDryPRGPRHTsvfxugrP_twjOsHJnmU&dib_tag=se&keywords=opportunity+by+wes+see&qid=1782800349&sprefix=opportunity+by+wes+se%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

  7. Jun 23

    "My Sister, The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Ch. Father to #5 Review

    The Finale! This week, we hash out the details of the final chapters of "My Sister, The Serial Killer" and lemmetellusumin, it's like poetry, it rhymes. We learn about Korede's true feelings on this and yes, someone does get stabbed. Btw this is the last episode for this book. Like we read the ending. In this one. The other episodes were about what happened before. Yeah. What?

  8. Jun 16

    "My Sister, The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Ch. Father to Friend Review

    Another week, another look into a world that's exactly like ours, where men struggle to show a single dimension of themselves, and then SOMEONE KILLS THEM! Woah! This week has it all: Struggling Relationships, Love and Lust, Psychopathic Tendencies, Murder by Poisoning, maybe? Find out with us as we dissect this next set of chapters of "My Sister, The Serial Killer".

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Welcome to Read No Evil, your monthly horror book club for the dark and disturbing. Every month, Shaela Payne and Ian Franco pick one horror book and tear it apart from cover to cover. We dig into the characters, scares, gore, themes, bad decisions, biggest WTF moments, and that all-important ending. We'll analyze. We'll argue. We'll overthink. And we'll decide whether the book deserves a place on your shelf or should be left in the dark. Whether you've read the book or you're just along for the ride, pull up a chair and join the conversation. One book. One episode. One final verdict.

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  • Creator
    What If Films
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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