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Review: Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Jenn

When I read this book a few months ago, I knew it had to be my first book review for Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. I have read books by this author before and I’m familiar with his writing genius. What … Continue reading →

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Review: Falling by T. J. Newman

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Jenn

Those who know me well know that I tend to avoid buzz books, I prefer to read without outsider input or influence. With Falling, far to many people whose opinion I value were raving about this debut, so I had … Continue reading →

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Review: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jenn

I’m a long-time fan of McMahon’s work. She excels at crafting stores centered around sibling relationships, usually with a spooky twist. This one is even more chilling! I’m a swimmer myself; I love to swim. However, I intentionally avoid natural … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Jenn

I know each time I read a novel by T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon) that I’m in for a treat. This is no exception. Inspired by a novella by Algernon Blackwood called, The Willows, Kingfisher introduces her reader to a terror like none … Continue reading →

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Review: The Residence by Andrew Pyper

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Jenn

I knew I had to read this book the moment I read the synopsis. I’m no stranger to Pyper’s work and I impatiently awaiting the opportunity to experience his take on this factual part of American history. Guests of the … Continue reading →

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Review: Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Jenn

What a completely twisty read! The format (alternating chapters from the point of views of Patty and Rose Gold) really add to the tension, for the reader follows both women from the past to the present, Patty focusing on repairing … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chill by Scott Carson

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Jenn

I enjoy a good thriller with a well-developed backstory! The story of the Chilewaukee reservoir is a haunting one; an entire village lay submerged beneath the water. With it comes a cast of well-developed characters, both past and present. Aaron Ellsworth, son … Continue reading →

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Review: The Good House by Tananarive Due

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Jenn

This is actually my second experience with this title. I devoured it years ago in my quest to read more from minority horror authors. Yet one day on Twitter, I was struggling to find my next audio book. I crave … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jenn

If you are in the mood for a dark and Gothic mystery, this is the book for you! Waldherr opens with the line “All love stories are ghost stories in disguise.” What follows this telling passage is a truly atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Review: Elevation by Stephen King

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Jenn

Admittedly, when I received my copy of Elevation I was quite shocked. It’s tiny, not only in page count (under 200), but in size as well. It looks more like a gift book than the typical Stephen King volume. I was … Continue reading →