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Erica Robyn Reads

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True Crime

[Book Review] RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick

September 17, 2021      Erica Robyn      3 Comments

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Often with true crime books, shows, or films, the focus lies mainly on the stories of who was involved and what happened, but they don’t always get to the why. In RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, these two true crime podcasters…

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[Book Review] The Vampire Next Door by JT Hunter

February 29, 2020      Erica Robyn      16 Comments

My Thoughts on The Vampire Next Door by JT Hunter

The Vampire Next Door by JT Hunter is a true crime novel that covers the bizarre case of the Vampire Rapist. While an interesting read, this one unfortunately wasn’t my favorite book by Mr Hunter. I had previously read JT Hunter’s novel, Monster Of All Time: The True Story of Danny Rolling, for another blog…

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[Book Review] Chase Darkness With Me by Billy Jensen

September 3, 2019      Erica Robyn      6 Comments

Chase Darkness With Me

Chase Darkness With Me by Billy Jensen is a fascinating tale about the path of a true-crime writer and how he began to help authorities and the family members of victims solve cases using social media. I’m a huge fan of the Jensen and Holes podcast. When Billy announced that he had a book coming…

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[Book Review] A Monster Of All Time: The True Story of Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper

July 25, 2019      Erica Robyn      14 Comments

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A Monster Of All Time: The True Story of Danny Rolling is a true crime novel that discussed the horrible actions of a true monster. Far too often, I’ve found that true crime tales focus on just one element of the case, rather than giving the full picture. That wasn’t the case here; this novel…

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[Book Review] Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark

June 3, 2019      Erica Robyn      18 Comments

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Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered is an awe-inspiring read that is packed with wonderful self-help tips and brutally honest stories that any reader can connect with. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. I knew that this was being marketed as a self-help book, but this seriously could not have arrived…

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[Audible Original Review] Evil Has A Name

November 24, 2018      Erica Robyn      8 Comments

Evil Has A Name is a very well put together series about the monster that has become known as The Golden State Killer. I had previously read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and was chilled to the bone with the case. When I first heard about this being released as a Audible…

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Sickness Is In Season by Aiden Merchant has everyt Sickness Is In Season by Aiden Merchant has everything a horror fan craves! From light and spooky, to full-blown spine-chilling terror, this collection of short stories is a killer mix.

No matter what your personal favorite sub-genre of horror is, you’ll be sure to find something that sinks its teeth into you within this collection!

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My April book haul 😍🖤🙌 My April book haul 😍🖤🙌
NH friends! Don’t miss the book event with @greg NH friends! Don’t miss the book event with @gregorybastianelli.author tonight in Exeter at @waterstreetbooks! 

I’m SO peeved my back pain flared up and I can’t drive out… but I am so excited that Waterstreet Books sent a signed copy my way! 😍

I can’t wait to see photos from the event!!
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling is a totally The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling is a totally captivating but nerve-wracking tale that is certainly not for those that fear tight spaces… While reading this tale, I felt so horribly claustrophobic. But I couldn’t stop. I had to find out what happened next!

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The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz is The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz is a chilling gothic horror story about what it means to be human. In these pages, you will see plenty of the darkness that humanity can create, but you will also see the light!

Ready to dive into a dark and dreary tale about gruesome medical practices set in Victorian London? Go pick up The Workshop of Filthy Creation today! I can’t wait for you all to meet Maria!

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Max is one of the most hilarious people that I fol Max is one of the most hilarious people that I follow on Twitter! I originally learned who he was after seeing him participate in the KillerCon 2020 Virtual Event. I went to follow him and his publishing house, Perpetual Motion Machine (that he runs with Lori Michelle), immediately after his reading.

Within the PMM publishing house, they also have the imprint, Ghoulish Books, which launched in January of 2022. Max’s latest book, Maggots Screaming!, launched today April 12th, 2022 from that imprint. In celebration, I’m so excited to be sharing this interview with Max!

Check out the full interview on my blog today! 

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Diaries of the Damned by Ivan Radev is a collectio Diaries of the Damned by Ivan Radev is a collection of tales that span numerous dark fears. But as always, even in the darkness, there’s a bit of light.

In the foreword, the author warns that this is a book of fears, and boy does he play on fears wonderfully! Each tale is presented to readers in the first person to really get readers in the characters shoes. Please use caution here when you dive in. The author does not shy away from the darkness.

Phew, this read will take readers on quite the journey! It was the perfect read for a dark and rainy spring weekend.

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