Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix

My first taste of horror was, no surprise, IT by Stephen King.  I spent summers with my grandparents, spending the day at the library where my grandmother worked. I always picked the biggest and thickest books to read.  I remember the day, … Continue reading

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2017 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Kick-Off!

Happy October 1st or, as I like to call it, the first day of Halloween!  Our temps have been vacillating between blazing hot and seasonably chilly, so this kick-off to fall has been a little challenging. Anyone who has followed … Continue reading

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Announcing 2017 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!!

It’s that time of year again! October, the most wonderful month of the year for horror-loving fans! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I love Halloween (and Fall in general)! … Continue reading

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Review: If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Why yes, that summary was completely and totally vague.  I did it intentionally, for it is truly part of the experience of reading this book that the reader uncover that bit thing, that one moment, that changes Lena’s life forever. … Continue reading

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R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VI

Oh, how I love this time of year! Not only does September bring the start of fall, but also the event that I look forward to each year, R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril! For those unfamiliar, the purpose of the R.I.P. Challenge is … Continue reading

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Review: Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent

This title has received quite a bit of praise and acclaim leading up to its publication.  Typically, this lends me to putting it on the back burner until the attention dies down, yet the source of the acclaim made me … Continue reading

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Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

This title is a unique mash-up of two genres: thriller with the touch of supernatural. The entire town believes this young, mute boy has the power to pass illness on to those around him.  How much of it is just … Continue reading

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Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard

What appears on the surface to be a quirky, light read is actually one full of depth and substance.  The journey Johnny takes with his niece serves dual purposes: for Johnny to uncover the treasurers he buried throughout his prime … Continue reading

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Fall Book Preview: August 2017, Part II

Why yes, it is new book Tuesday! If you didn’t get your fill in books released today from my previous list, I have more! Following are the rest of the books publishing in August that I have my eye on! … Continue reading

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Review: The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal

The cover of this title eludes to his, but this is a pretty dark and bleak book.  I admit, when I finished reading I found myself immediately questioning my feelings about this book.  Nora is a dark character, riddled with … Continue reading

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