“R. Thomas Riley is a rising star. When you see those zombie and vampires digging their way up from the grave, and you see that hand break the surface of the earth, the backdrop a tombstone, you see one on his way up--that's a guy named R. Thomas Riley.” - Robert W. Walker, Bestselling Author of the INSTINCT Series.

"A natural storyteller with a concise voice, R. Thomas Riley truly entertains in this collection. Unsettling at times, truly compelling. Riley's moody & wild tales kick hard and crank the appetite for more."-

Steven L. Shrewsbury, Author of HAWG, TORMENTOR and GODFORSAKEN.

“Riley is dark and disturbing. The Monster Within Idea pulled me into his horrific world and I loved every minute of it.” - John Grover, Author of Space Stations and Graveyards, A Beckoning of Shadows and Angels, Ashes and Alchemy.

"Riley is truly an excellent writer; A newcomer who I really dig!" -

Matt Schwartz, Owner and Founder of Shocklines.com

"Almost universally the Atmosphere of the stories is dark and claustrophobic. There are no happy moments in these tales and there is seldom any hint of a happy ending. Riley’s descriptions are mostly tight and always evocative. In this area he excels, drawing you in and holding you close to the underbelly of the human race. It’s not pretty, but it’s very well handled." - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Author James A. Moore

"There's a special room in Hell reserved for R. Thomas Riley, a place unblemished by hope and adorned in terror. In his collection, Through the Darkly, he submits a collection of tales that destroy any belief in sanctification of the righteous...best read at night, alone, with minimal light and doors locked." John Paul Allen, author of the Stoker recommended Gifted Trust and the highly anticipated sequel, Pretzel Logic.