Category Archives: Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem

Mx3 Review: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King (Audiobook)

Listening Length: 18 hours and 35 minutes Version: Unabridged Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio, September 24, 2013 Source: Publisher We’re all familiar with Danny Torrance, the young boy who, with his mother, barely survived a horrific experience at the Overlook Hotel.  Now an … Continue reading

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Mx3 Guest Post: The First Book that Terrified You -IT by Stephen King

I decided to start a new special feature this year for Murder, Monsters, & Mayhem. Once a week, a special guest will write about the first book that terrified them.  For our inaugural post, I am pleased to welcome Kelly, … Continue reading

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Mx3 2013: The Kick-Off!

 It’s here, it’s here! The day we’ve all been waiting for (ok, maybe it’s just me!) Cooler weather is upon us, leaves changing color before falling to the ground. With fall comes the perfect opportunity to curl up with your … Continue reading

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Gearing Up For Murder, Monsters & Mayhem: 2013!

  In the event you’ve been living under a rock, you may not have heard about my planning for my big feature of the year,  the fourth-annual Monsters, Murders, Mayhem (which I fondly refer to as Mx3)!  It’s a month … Continue reading

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2012 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Wrap-Up/Month in Review

It seems like only yesterday I was starting to plan this year’s Murder Monsters & Mayhem and now it’s over.  I truly had a wonderful time planning this annual event and I look forward to doing this again next year. … Continue reading

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Mx3 Guest Post: Stacey Graham, author of Girls’ Ghost Hunting Guide

Yesterday, I reviewed Stacey Graham’s witty & informative book, The Girl’s Ghost Hunting Guide. Today, I’m pleased to host a guest post from Stacey about ghost tours and how to tell if they are legit! Perfect timing! Something Wicked This … Continue reading

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Mx3 Review: The Girls’ Ghost Hunting Guide by Stacey Graham

Reading level: Ages 9 and up Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (May 1, 2012) ISBN-10: 140226612X Source: Publisher With Halloween just around the corner and weekend sleepovers are being planned, the topics of ghost stories and the supernatural are … Continue reading

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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem: Halloween Post Ideas (and Giveaway!)

It’s a very rainy morning here at Murder, Monsters & Mayhem HQ here in Northern VA.  We’re bracing for Hurricane Sandy (Frankenstorm!) scheduled to hit land later today.  Not to worry, we’re supposed to get a lot of rain & … Continue reading

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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem: Week 4 Wrap Up

Yet another week of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem draws to an end. While most are preparing for Halloween next week, we’re prepping for Hurricane Sandy, aka the Frankenstorm. We’re pretty far inland so we are only expecting high winds & … Continue reading

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Mx3 Review: Small Medium at Large by Joanne Levy

Today I’m pleased to welcome my thirteen-year-old son, John, for a guest review. As you may have seen my seven-year-old, Justin, reviewed a book earlier this week. Of course his older brother had to get in on the action! The … Continue reading

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