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Review: The Vampire Combat Field Guide: A Coloring and Activity Book For Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead by Roger Ma

I’ll admit it; I jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon.  I’ve always been a fan of coloring; I’ve found it to be quite relaxing and fulfilling.  So, when I was contacted to review this particular coloring book (hello, vampires!) … Continue reading

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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Discussion Post: Favorite Villains

  Villians are an integral part of any murder mystery or horror movie. Yet they often get the least amount of respect. It’s time to show our love to those evil, murderous individuals that cause chills to go down our … Continue reading

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Review: Nightfall by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski

The moment I received this book I knew I would adore it.  Let’s start with the marketing: Before I even started to read the book, I had the chills. And then I actually began reading it. The tone of the … Continue reading

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Review: Everything She Forgot by Lisa Ballantyne

Novels with family secrets are my kryptonite; I’m drawn to them instantly.  This one is no different.   Set in two time periods, this thriller involves quite a host of interesting characters.  In the current time period, readers are introduced … Continue reading

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Audio Production: Locke & Key by Joe Hill (illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez)

As part of last year’s Murder, Monsters & Mayhem, I reviewed the first volume in Joe Hill’s Locke & Key series.   It is, by far, one of my favorite series, one of the many reasons I got back into reading comics … Continue reading

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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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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

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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

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