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Audio book Review: The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Just writing the synopsis for this review gives me the chills! I listened to the audio production of this novel and, I’ve got to say, it’s the best I’ve listed to this year. It is absolutely terrifying. The tone of … Continue reading
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Tagged audio book, boarding school, dissociative identity disorder, hauntings
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Review: Pop Goes the Weasel: A Detective Helen Grace Thriller by M. J. Arlidge
This is the second book in a brilliant series by author M.J. Arlidge. I read the first, Eeny Meeny, over the summer and was instantly transfixed and, to be completely honest, terrified by this writer’s work. Arlidge is an exceptional story-teller, … Continue reading
Month in Review: September 2015
Yep, Fall is here. We’ve been inundated with cold, rainy weather this week. Last weekend, I was dealing with my annual fall cold. All that aside, I’m looking forward to sweaters, boots, and curling up with great books! Following is … Continue reading
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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Discussion Post: Most Terrifying Movie Scene
I’m an aficionado of horror movies. I love them. I can’t get enough. From the big budget movies to the cheap, cheesy, low-budget films, I love them all. Each Halloween I spend time reliving my teen years by watching some … Continue reading
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Review: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier
I know I’m not alone when I say that there’s something about an amusement park, after hours, that terrifies me. A setting that was once filled with lights and sounds and squeals of laughter and excitement is now replaced with … Continue reading
Review: Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr
I felt it quite appropriate to launch Murder, Monsters & Mayhem with a book that studies the science of fear. Obsessed with all things terrifying, I find fear to be an extremely intriguing subject. Following Dr. Kerr on her adventures … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, ghosts, haunted houses, heights, roller coasters
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2015 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!
It’s here! It’s here! October is finally here! Well, technically it begins tomorrow but since I plan on starting the festivities in full-force on Day One, I thought I’d go ahead and deal with all the logistics! Now, where was … Continue reading
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Review: After You by Jojo Moyes
You’ll note that I’m irritatingly vague in my summary of this book. I do it with good reason, for even hinting at what is to transpire will take away from the reading experience. While I was thrilled when I heard … Continue reading
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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: RUNAWAYS by Noelle Stevenson (Art by Sanford Greene)
This recent rehashing of Runaways is probably the one that diverts most from the original (created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona) If you aren’t familiar with the original, it’s certainly not required to have any knowledge of it before … Continue reading
Review: Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
I was a bit concerned when I learned this book was written by not one or two, but three different authors. My concerns were unwarranted, for this dynamic trio of authors came together and created a truly exceptional first book … Continue reading
