Werewolf by Robert David Chase is the fifth installment in the Ed and Lorraine Warren series. It’s the third book I’ve read so far, and honestly? At this point, every story involving them somehow circles back to extremely mentally ill people being turned into paranormal spectacles. Werewolf is no different. While it’s credited to the Warrens, the Ramseys, and coauthor Robert David Chase, no matter how many people were involved, the narrative ...
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Book Review: In a Dark Place by Ray Garton | Whassamatter with the Snedeker Family?
Whassamatter with the Snedeker fam? Honestly… I can’t say for sure. My initial thought is addiction and mental illness, because the way this family is written in the book is not a great look. But truly, whassamatter with the author for using words like “whassamatter,” “hummum,” and “whum” and pretending they’re real? I hate feeling like a Karen in a book review—I really do. I try not to make things personal.But seriously… whassamatter with all ...
Book Review: The Haunted by Robert Curran | Terror in the Smurl Home
My first impression of this book? Not great. The author understandably uses pseudonyms for people who didn’t want to be revealed, which is fine. But then they admit that one character—Donald Bennett—is completely fictional, and that events were altered to make the story more dramatic. For a book billed as a “true story,” that’s a huge red flag. Because of that, I can’t in good conscience give this more than 2.5 stars. The preface really set ...
Book Review: Haunted Minnesota by Hugh E. Bishop | A Paranormal Road Trip Without Directions
I have to admit, I really didn’t enjoy this book. I recently relocated to the great state of Minnesota, and I was excited to dive into its haunted history and learn about the things that go bump in the night. Unfortunately, Haunted Minnesota didn’t quite deliver the spooky experience I'd hoped for. Structure and Organization: What’s Missing One of my main frustrations with Haunted Minnesota was the lack of organization. There’s no real ...
