Category Archives: Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem

Announcing: 2022 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Jenn

It’s almost that time of year again! October, the most wonderful month of the year for horror-loving fans! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I love Halloween (and Fall in … Continue reading →

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Review: To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Jenn

The spook factor is high with this one! Abandoned town, deadly mines, mysterious happenings.  All of these have my spooky senses tingling! Ames has crafted a truly terrifying setting.  Haunted mines that have defied the investigations of numerous paranormal investigators.  … Continue reading →

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2021 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Feature: Hometown Haunts

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Jenn

My most recent review featured a book focused on the Bloody Mary urban legend.   I’ve always been fascinated with urban legends.  They tell us a lot about the local culture and what is going on in our society at the … Continue reading →

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Review: Mary, Will I Die? by Shawn Sarles

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Jenn

I’m a sucker for urban legends. I recall playing this very game at slumber parties when I was younger, and scaring myself so much I was afraid to look in that mirror even during the day! While Sarles’ take on … Continue reading →

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Review: Getaway by Zoje Stage

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Jenn

Stage’s books are instant-buys or reads for me; her two previous novels (Baby Teeth and Wonderland) were chilling horror titles that left me reeling long after I finished read them. This novel is more of a psychological thriller, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Review: My Heart is A Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Jenn

What a brilliantly crafted homage to slasher films! This may be my favorite of Jones’ novels. His books aren’t ones that I recommend to everyone. Sure, on the surface it seems like just another piece of slasher fiction. Beneath, however, … Continue reading →

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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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Why Do You Read Horror? #MurderMonstersMayhem Day 1!

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Jenn
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2021 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Kick-Off! #murdermonstersmayhem

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Jenn
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Announcing: 2021 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Jenn

It’s almost that time of year again! October, the most wonderful month of the year for horror-loving fans! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I love Halloween (and Fall in … Continue reading →

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