Category Archives: Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem

Review: Maplecroft by Cherie Priest

I’ve had an unnatural obsession with Lizzie Borden most of my life. Perhaps it incited and inspired my interest in the monsters that walk among us.  So, when I learned of this title I knew I had to have it. A … Continue reading

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Review: Asylum #3: Catacomb by Madeleine Roux

Let me start off by saying I adore everything about this trilogy of books (starting with Asylum and Sanctum).  It has become tradition for me to read them during the October read-a-thon and feature them as part of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. … Continue reading

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Review: Mary: Unleashed by Hillary Monahan

This is the second book in the Bloody Mary series by Hillary Monahan.  The first, Mary: The Summoning was a terrifying book that took me back to my youth, where groups of friends attempted to call upon Bloody Mary.  In that book, we learned … Continue reading

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Comic Book Review: Survivors’ Club # 1 (Vertigo Comics)

I have been counting down the days until I could hold this comic in my hands.  Originally hinted at several months ago, when I heard the great Lauren Beukes (Broken Monsters) was collaborating on a new comic series, I was … Continue reading

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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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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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