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.
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 2026
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!
24 Jul 2026
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.) (https://www.amazon.com/OPPORTUNITY-Wes-See/dp/B0FLWT83ZT?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1)
15 Jul 2026
"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
8 Jul 2026
"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
30 Jun 2026
"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
23 Jun 2026
"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?
16 Jun 2026
"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".
9 Jun 2026
"My Sister, The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Ch. Song to Maga Review
Well, back at it again! Will Korede keep trying to protect her sister, even when it involves the MAN SHE LOVES?!?! Will there be more serial killing? Will there be passive-aggressive comments about it?! Listen in as we dive into our next set of chapters of Braithwaite's My Sister, The Serial Killer, where, yeah, she kind of is.
2 Jun 2026
"My Sister The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Ch. Words-Red
First sentence, "I killed him". Will she kill again? Probably. Tune in as Shaela and Ian start in on "My Sister The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite with the chapters 'Words' to 'Red.'
26 May 2026
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison: Ch. 27-34 Review
The Bloody Finale! And it's kind of... sexy? Tune in as Shaela and Ian wrap up "So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison with the final Chapters of 27-34. Btw, everyone is still really thirsty. Like still. Like it's brought up every 8 minutes, seriously. Like, I get it. It's the title.
19 May 2026
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison: Ch. 19-26 Review
Gas Station Action! Violence! And People Complaining About Being Thirsty! This week, Shaela and Ian share their thoughts as they analyze Chapters 19-26 of "So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison.
12 May 2026
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison: Ch. 9-18 Review
It gets crazy here, everyone is really thirsty like ALL THE TIME (in more ways than one). And the Twilight parallels are getting even harder to ignore. Listen along as Shaela and Ian share their thoughts, comments, and thoroughly analyze Chapters 9-18 this week of "So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison!
5 May 2026
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison: Ch. 1-8 Review
New Book, new Evil! If you've been feeling vampires, this is the novel to pick up! Listen along as Shaela and Ian crack open Chapters 1-8 of "So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison, and share their thoughts, comments, and questions about whether this is just Twilight but a better book and for adults.
28 Apr 2026
"A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers: Ch. 15-19 Review
We're at the final stretch of Dorothy not understanding why she's like this! Listen along as Shaela and Ian share their thoughts, comments, and thoroughly analyze the final chapters of Chelsea G. Summers' " A Certain Hunger". We hope you aren't hungry. I'm not.
21 Apr 2026
"A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers: Ch. 11-14 Review
Tune in as we share our analysis (and disdain for what Dorothy does this week) of chapters 11-14 of "A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers!
14 Apr 2026
"A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers: Ch. 6-10 Review
What's that? Blood, guts, and then eating them? Listen in as Shaela and Ian crack open Chapters 6-10 and share their thoughts, comments, and a thorough analysis this week of "A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers.
7 Apr 2026
"A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers: Ch. 1-5 Review
Welcome to Read No Evil! A Horror Fiction Book Club where every week we dive into chapters of a new Horror Novel we pick out every month. First up: Chapters 1 -5 of "A Certain Hunger" by Chelsea G. Summers, where Shaela and Ian share their thoughts, comments, and a throughout analysis on this week's chapters.
31 Mar 2026
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Read No Evil is an 18+ podcast that focuses on the best parts of horror literature. Join Shaela Payne and her rotating co hosts as they peel back the pages and look into the psychological aspects and story elements embedded deep in every horror book. Listen and follow along as, every month, a new book is introduced and thoroughly dissected.
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