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October 13, 2020

7 Days Until …

You have exactly 7 days until The Bone Carver creeps into the world. He’ll be watching you from afar until then, patiently waiting for that perfect moment to catch you off-guard. You won’t see him, of course. Not at first. But you’ll know he’s there, because he wants you to know he’s watching. Waiting … Biding his time …

There’s just 168 hours left for you to go about your life as usual. It sounds like a lot, but honestly, it’s not.

In that time, he’ll toy with you. Your paranoia will get the best of you and you’ll wonder if you’re going crazy. Your family and friends will think the same thing, because that’s what he wants. He wants to isolate you. This is his modus operandi, after all. And then, the real terror starts. He’s a ruthless foe and he’ll make you suffer in unimaginable ways if you’re unprepared.

Will you be prepared? Will you survive The Bone Carver?

Beronica Puhr
School Library Journal

"This book will make a great starting point for teenagers who haven’t yet found cult classics such as The Exorcist and A Nightmare on Elm Street."

D. Donovan
Midwest Book Review

“From violent threats and death to unholy creatures, readers who enjoy dark fantasy are in for a treat.”

Mariah
Movies, Shows & Books

"...it is hauntingly beautiful, mysterious, and non-stop suspense."

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The Bone Carver The Night Weaver - Volume 2
For a small New England town, Shadow Grove has an uncanny ability to attract the worst kind of trouble. Not that the residents are too concerned about the various horrors living among them.

As the leaves change color and the weather grows colder, a foul presence is making itself known by leaving peculiar gifts for the students of Ridge Crest High. At first the presents seem harmless—and a rash of accidents seem coincidental—but when seniors Rachel Cleary and her Scottish cousin, Dougal Mackay, find a boneless body in the boiler room, things take an ominous turn.

Something vicious is on the loose in Shadow Grove, and not knowing whether Orion Nebulius will ever return, Rachel has very little hope of anyone making it out alive.

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7 Days Until …

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October 7, 2020

What’s New Wednesday #31: Getting into the Mood for Halloween 👻

I get especially excited around this time of year because it’s Halloween season … Ahhhh! 👻 I love Halloween, although I usually live vicariously through you. Why? Well, in South Africa, Halloween isn’t really a thing. There’s some trick or treating in certain security complexes, but it’s nothing compared to what happens in the USA. Back when I was in university, there would be Halloween-themed events, but even that’s not happening anymore. Heck, I’ve been searching for a plastic skull for AGES, and I simply can’t find one. This year, they haven’t even put out those badly-made witchy hats or jack-o’-lanterns in the discount stores!

Basically, Halloween just doesn’t exist for the most part here. Granted, I live in a country where Harry Potter is still considered (by some people) as a gateway book to hell. *shrugs* So, I guess, it’s to be expected. I do enjoy the season, though, because I love me some horror even if I don’t exactly look the type. LOL!

So, this What’s New Wednesday is going to be about how I prepare for the spooky season. Get ready, because it’s time for … *drumroll* …

Getting into the Mood for HalloweenTV/Film

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Seeing as Halloween is just around the corner, it’s time to get spooky with some good shows and films. This week, I’m starting to watch Monsterland , which is an anthology show full of horror. I’ve been hearing great things about it on social media, and can’t wait to see if everything folks are saying is true. 🙂

Today, Clive Barker’s Books of Blood is also being released on Hulu, and I absolutely cannot wait to watch it. Look, if you’re in the mood for gory, thought-provoking stuff, then always give Barker a try. I’m pretty in the mood for gory, thought-provoking stuff, I think. LOL!

On Friday, The Haunting of Bly Manor (which is basically Season 2 of The Haunting of Hill House) is starting on Netflix. FINALLY! We’ve been looking forward to this one for ages, so I really can’t wait to pop some popcorn and binge-watch this show come Friday.

Books

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I’ve recently been in the mood for long fiction—a.k.a novellas—of the horror variety. I mean, yes, I love me some full-blown horror novels, but sometimes a bite-sized book is even better. So, this week, I’m starting off with The Attic Tragedy by J. Ashley-Smith, which seems like a ghost story at first, but I have a suspicion there’s more to it than what meets the eye. 😉

Next, The Body will Follow by Rob E. Boley. I have no idea what this one is about, but the cover drew me in and I don’t know … It looks kind of possession-y? I could be completely wrong, though. LOL!

The Best of Both Worlds by S.P. Miskowski is a sequel(?) or … well, it’s set in the same universe(?) as The Worst is yet to Come. I tried not to read much into it, because I like to be surprised, but I glimpsed at the blurb and it looks almost twisty and like a “What if the kids in The Turn of the Screw grew up?” book. Again, I could be completely wrong, but that’s what I kinda took from the blurb (and it sold me on this read).

Podcasts

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If you’ve read some of my previous posts or if you follow me on social media, chances are good you’ve noticed I have a weird obsession with true crime. Basically, I enjoy puzzles and there’s no puzzle more intricate than a killer’s mind. So, I guess it’s the psychology (and in some cases the mystery of an unsolved murder) that keeps me glued to the seat. *shrugs*

Anyway, so right now I’m listening to quite a few true crime podcasts, actually, and they are perfect to get you into the Halloween mood. CounterClock revolves around the cold case of 33-year-old Denise Johnson who was found stabbed and burned alive in her Florida home on July 13, 1997. CounterClockis hosted by investigative journalist Delia D’Ambra, where she reviews the mystery of Johnson’s death over 13 episodes.

Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders is one I only now started listening. This nine-part investigative podcast is hosted by Andrew Iden and Barbara MacDonald. This podcast recounts the case of the two young teens (Abigail Williams and Liberty German) who were found on February 14, 2017 near the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, IN, a day after the friends went missing. The murderer still hasn’t been caught …

I seems that I’m not quite ready to stop wondering about the psychology of The Bone Carver just yet, because I’m currently also listening to Strictly Stalking which is a weekly podcast series exploring unique stalking cases. Hosts Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula interviews stalkers, victims, and anyone else who may have been involved in a case. It’s creepy and weird, and I’ve found myself looking (unnecessarily) over my shoulder a few times as a result.

The Bone Carver

Speaking of The Bone Carver, I can’t believe there’s only 13 days left until it’s release! 😲 If you haven’t gotten your copy of it yet, now’s a good time. 😉 It’s full of creepiness and darkness and murder, which is perfect to help you get into the Halloween mood. Promise!

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For a small New England town, Shadow Grove has an uncanny ability to attract the worst kind of trouble. Not that the residents are too concerned about the various horrors living among them.

Something vicious is on the loose in Shadow Grove, and not knowing whether Orion Nebulius will ever return, Rachel has very little hope of anyone making it out alive.

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Research, Writing, and Other Things

I’ve been somewhat quiet lately, because I’m juggling a lot of projects (and there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done). It’s cool, though. I mean, yes, I’m wayyyyyy behind schedule on a lot of things, but the research I’m doing is so interesting right now (sorry, no spoilers) and the book I’m working on in collaboration with a fantastic author is so much fun! Ya’ll are going to love it. Apart from that project, I’m also still working on the third book in The Night Weaver series (apologies for the delay there, but I had to go back and rework a major part of the plot for that BAM! factor). And then there’s also the sequel for Dark Country I’m still working on getting started. So, a lot of things are happening behind the scenes (still). LOL!

That’s it for this What’s New Wednesday. I hope you enjoyed it and that you got some ideas to prepare for your own Halloween mood this year. 🙂

I’ll see you again soon!
Monique

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