Author Archives: Jenn

Review: The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Jenn

What a creepy fun read!  I devoured this one in just a few hours. I especially appreciated the character Marsh created in Dare.  A young girl, just getting over a break-up with her boyfriend.  She just happens to have Type … 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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Dewey’s August 24-Hour REVERSE #Readathon!

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jenn

What what? A summer read-a-thon!? Yes, please!  And what is a reverse read-a-thon, you may ask? Well, traditionally the read-a-thon begins at 8 AM Eastern on Saturday and runs until 8 AM on Sunday.  This read-a-thon starts tonight (Friday)at 8 … Continue reading →

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