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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 12 MIN

I Couldn’t Put This Down! | Killing the Boogeyman Review

from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven

Did Richard Chizmar stick the landing?After the phenomenal success of Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman, expectations were sky-high for the final installment of the Boogeyman Trilogy. In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into an Advance Reader Copy of Killing the Boogeyman — releasing October 6, 2026 — to find out whether this highly anticipated conclusion delivers the payoff readers have been waiting for.Can Chizmar bring together the mystery, suspense, true-crime atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and lingering supernatural questions that have made this trilogy such a hit? Or will readers be left wishing for more?Join Jim as he explores what makes this final chapter work so well, who it might appeal to, and whether the Boogeyman trilogy earns a place among the most satisfying thriller trilogies in recent memory.Have you read Chasing the Boogeyman or Becoming the Boogeyman? Are you planning to pick up Killing the Boogeyman when it releases? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy our content, please Like, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode. And if you’d like to help support Fantasy for the Ages, consider joining our Patreon community!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#RichardChizmar #KillingTheBoogeyman #ChasingTheBoogeyman #BecomingTheBoogeyman #BookReview #HorrorBooks #ThrillerBooks #MysteryBooks #TrueCrimeFiction #HorrorCommunity #BookTube #FantasyForTheAgesWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Chasing the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/YOr9NBecoming the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/V2tAAKilling the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/ySGgyGwendy’s Button Box: https://t.ly/f--O8Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:37 - Book Details2:38 - Why Jim Read This3:53 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis5:26 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Novel8:57 - Three Reasons It May Not Work for You10:12 - Jim’s Final Thoughts11:32 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Did Richard Chizmar stick the landing?After the phenomenal success of Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman, expectations were sky-high for the final installment of the Boogeyman Trilogy. In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into an Advance Reader Copy of Killing the Boogeyman — releasing October 6, 2026 — to find out whether this highly anticipated conclusion delivers the payoff readers have been waiting for.Can Chizmar bring together the mystery, suspense, true-crime atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and lingering supernatural questions that have made this trilogy such a hit? Or will readers be left wishing for more?Join Jim as he explores what makes this final chapter work so well, who it might appeal to, and whether the Boogeyman trilogy earns a place among the most satisfying thriller trilogies in recent memory.Have you read Chasing the Boogeyman or Becoming the Boogeyman? Are you planning to pick up Killing the Boogeyman when it releases? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy our content, please Like, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode. And if you’d like to help support Fantasy for the Ages, consider joining our Patreon community!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#RichardChizmar #KillingTheBoogeyman #ChasingTheBoogeyman #BecomingTheBoogeyman #BookReview #HorrorBooks #ThrillerBooks #MysteryBooks #TrueCrimeFiction #HorrorCommunity #BookTube #FantasyForTheAgesWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Chasing the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/YOr9NBecoming the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/V2tAAKilling the Boogeyman: https://t.ly/ySGgyGwendy’s Button Box: https://t.ly/f--O8Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:37 - Book Details2:38 - Why Jim Read This3:53 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis5:26 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Novel8:57 - Three Reasons It May Not Work for You10:12 - Jim’s Final Thoughts11:32 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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