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The acclaimed New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novel of small-town evil that “is genuinely chilling and something brand-new and exciting” (Stephen King) and “unforgettable” (Harlan Coben). In the summer of 1988, the mutilated bodies of several missing girls begin to turn up in a small Maryland town. The grisly evidence leads police to the terrifying assumption that a serial killer is on the loose in the quiet suburb. But soon a rumor begins to spread that the evil stalking local teens is not entirely human. Law enforcement, as well as members of the FBI, are certain that the killer is a living, breathing madman—and he’s playing games with them. For a once peaceful community trapped in the depths of paranoia and suspicion, it feels like a nightmare that will never end. Recent college graduate Richard Chizmar returns to his hometown just as a curfew is enacted and a neighborhood watch is formed. Amid preparing for his wedding and embarking on a writing career, he soon finds himself thrust into a real-life horror story. Inspired by the terrifying events, Richard writes a personal account of the serial killer’s reign of terror, unaware that these events will continue to haunt him for years to come. A clever, terrifying, and heartrending work of metafiction, Chasing the Boogeyman is the ultimate marriage between horror fiction and true crime. Chizmar’s “dazzling work of fresh imagination and psychological insight” (Caroline Kepnes, New York Times bestselling author of You) is on full display in this truly unique novel that will haunt you long after you turn the final page.

In the mesmerizing pages of "Chasing the Boogeyman," renowned author Richard Chizmar weaves a captivating tale of terror and childhood fears. Step into the small town of Harlow, Maine, as a group of friends faces their deepest nightmares brought to life by the sinister legend of the Boogeyman.

When Billy, Holly, and their friends dare to explore the old, abandoned house on Willow Street, they unwittingly unleash a malevolent force that turns their world upside down. As fear grips Harlow, the children find themselves hunted by the very creature they once dismissed as mere folklore.

"Chasing the Boogeyman" is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that explores the dark corners of the human psyche, where childhood innocence collides with the horrors that lie beneath the surface. Chizmar's masterful storytelling and vivid prose transport readers into a world where imagination and reality blur, and the Boogeyman is no longer just a story.

With each page, Chizmar ratchets up the tension, leading readers on a wild chase through the shadows of Harlow. Along the way, we encounter a cast of compelling characters, each with their own secrets and fears, as they struggle to survive the relentless pursuit of the Boogeyman.

If you're a fan of heart-pounding suspense and the thrill of the chase, "Chasing the Boogeyman" is a must-read. Prepare to be captivated by Chizmar's evocative writing and the haunting atmosphere he creates as you delve into the depths of darkness and confront the Boogeyman that lurks within us all.