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About Jeff Menapace

A native of the Philadelphia area, Jeff has published multiple works in both fiction and non-fiction. In 2011 he was the recipient of the Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror.

Jeff's debut novel BAD GAMES was a #1 bestseller that spawned four acclaimed sequels, and now the series has been optioned for feature film.

Free time for Jeff is spent watching horror movies, The Three Stooges, and mixed martial arts. He loves steak and more steak, thinks the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the greatest movie ever, wants to pet a lion some day, and hates spiders.

He currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Kelly and their cats Sammy, Bear, and Baby Girl.

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Cliche: Episode Two - Slasher (Numb Series) Sep 24, 2018

by Jeff Menapace

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In this episode of Cliché, Calvin wakes to find himself as a new camp counselor in the 1980’s, where a masked killer is mowing down—what else?—camp counselors. Of course Calvin is anything but your typical camp counselor, and The Track is in for one hell of a good show.

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning fiction:

“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★

"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★

“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★

"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★

"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★

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Cliche: Episode Three - Zombies??? (Numb Series) Feb 14, 2020

by Jeff Menapace

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In this episode of Cliché, Calvin wakes in an abandoned hospital, where he will have to do battle with a horde of…zombies?

With fragments of Calvin's memory slowly returning, Angela doesn't know whether to be worried or pleased. After all, her prized "pony" keeps beating the odds. But if he regains his memory...

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning fiction:

“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★

"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★

“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★

"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★

"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★

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Cliche: Episode One - Honky-tonk (Numb Series) Nov 19, 2017

by Jeff Menapace

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In the novel Numb, Calvin Court used to joke that his life was a series of clichés. He had no idea...

Welcome to The Track. An elite club for members whose depraved desires run to the extreme. A place where you can bet on a “pony” and see how long he can survive...in a deadly scenario decided by a simple spin of the wheel.

Step right up.

From award-winning author Jeff Menapace comes Cliché, a series of short books to follow the twisted insanity that was the novel Numb. If you thought Angela couldn’t get her hooks into poor Calvin any deeper than before, you were so very wrong.

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning fiction:

“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★

"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★

“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★

"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★

"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★

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Side Effects Mar 4, 2016

by Jeff Menapace

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Warning: Side effects may include the ability to catch a killer.

FBI Agent Maggie Allen had a gift for catching serial killers. Now, following the death of her husband and son, she can barely get out of bed.

Desperate, Maggie agrees to take part in a drug trial—a last-ditch effort to find something that might help her cope.

The drug helps.

It also carries a number of side effects, not the least of them being a bizarre heightening of her senses—just the kind of thing her old partner could use to track down a killer who is proving impossible to catch.

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and Side Effects:

★★★★★ "A great crime novel...I'm a huge Tami Hoag fan, and if you like her, you'll like this!"

★★★★★ "Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys action, police procedurals, serial killer stories or psychological drama. It is a winner in all categories."

★★★★★ "Psychopharmacology meets psycho killer in a prescription for a thriller... I highly recommend this book for anyone who has ever watched ID TV or has experienced the quiet, horrific-fascination of any story of a serial killer."

★★★★★ "Fingers crossed for more Maggie and Morris, please. This crime fighting duo provides great fun and entertainment and I will be back for round two if Jeff Menapace is so inclined."

★★★★★ "Great characters. Smart and sometimes humorous dialogue. A well-written suspenseful novel. Very interested in reading more about Maggie and Morris."

★★★★★ "A different kind of crime novel, very interesting characters and back storyline. I look for more from Maggie and Morris."

★★★★★ "I enjoyed the characters and especially Maggie's inner thoughts. That gave her a lot of depth and believability. She and Morris were a good team."

★★★★★ "A page turner! There’s twists and turns through the story that keep you guessing and not wanting to put the book down. I can’t wait to see if there will be a sequel to this."

I hope you enjoy Side Effects, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Jeffery Deaver, John Sandford, L.T. Vargus, Tim McBain, Dot Hutchison, James Patterson, Mary Burton, Anne Frasier, Rachel Caine, Christopher Greyson, David Baldacci, Leslie Wolfe, Lisa Regan, Mike Omer, Kendra Elliot, Willow Rose, and many more. Happy Reading!

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Collected Easter Horror Shorts (Collected Horror Shorts Book 2) Apr 1, 2017

by Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Jeff Menapace, Kevin J Kennedy, Weston Kincade, C.S. Anderson, Andrew Lennon, J.C. Michael, Mark Cassell, Lex H Jones, Lisa Vasquez, Brandy Yassa, Christopher Motz

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From the darkest recesses of some of the horror world’s most chilling minds, Kevin J. Kennedy brings back together some of the authors that brought you Collected Christmas Horror Shorts, alongside several new authors, from upcoming indie stars to Amazon top sellers.

Whether you like Easter or not, you’ll certainly have a different view of it after you read the stories contained within these pages.

Grab an Easter egg, dim the lights, get cosy and get ready for some chilling tales by some of the horror world’s finest.

C.S.Anderson – He Has Risen
Christopher Motz - Magic Awaits
Veronica Smith - It’s Not All About Bunnies and Chocolates
Peter Oliver Wonder - Easter Gunny
Mark Cassell - The Rebirth
Andrew Lennon - Trying To Write A Horror Story
Mark Lukens - Mia's Easter Basket
Lex Jones - SonnesHill
JC Michael - Lord of The Dance
Steven Stacy - Echoes of The Bunny-Man
Weston Kincade & David Chrisley - An Easter Prayer
Christina Bergling - Hatch
James Matthew Byers - Killer Jelly Beans from Outer Space (poem)
Jeff Menapace - Paying It Forward
Jeff Strand - Rotten Eggs
Lisa Vasquez - Bunny and Clyde
Mark Fleming - Sulphur
Suzanne Fox - Last Supper
Briana Robertson - Baby Blues
Latashia Figueroa - Easter Eggs
Amy Cross - Lamb to Slaughter
Kevin J. Kennedy - A Town Called Easter

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Sugar Daddy - A Horror Thriller Apr 18, 2016

by Jeff Menapace

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Cling - A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Dec 8, 2016

by Jeff Menapace, Kim Bravo

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"Elevates the genre...scenes of rousing, cinematic action." - Kirkus Reviews

A rogue clairvoyant on the run from a ruthless warlord.

A band of underground dwellers desperate to save their community from the ruined Earth above.

An unlikely bond formed, and an epic battle for survival waiting in the wings...

Praise for Cling:

“★★★★★ Though post-apocalyptic novels set in a Mad Max–like landscape aren’t new, Menapace and Bravo make this hard-bitten world come alive ... elevates the genre with snappy writing, well-drawn characters, intriguing back story, and bracing battles.” – Kirkus Reviews

"★★★★★ Thumbs up...stands out as one of the best post-apocalyptic novels I've read." - J. Chambers, Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer

"★★★★★ You will love all the characters in this book, from the young teens to the mean old villains ... Read this book - you won't regret it." - Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic science-fiction and this novel measures up with many of the greats...I can't say enough good things about this book." - Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ Just WOW! GREAT story, so original and full of action. I NEVER give reviews but had to for this one." - Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ This book was impossible to put down. Sadie is the female Mad Max, and the rest of the characters are impossible not to love...and hate! The battle scene at the end made my heart race like crazy! Definitely recommend this book for lovers of action and post-apocalyptic." - Amazon Reviewer

"★★★★★ Cling is right up there with some of Ted Dekkers work. Better than Mad Max. This book did not disappoint!" - Amazon Reviewer

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Dark Halls - A Horror Novel Oct 31, 2019

by Jeff Menapace

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From the bestselling author of the Bad Games and Wildlife series comes a chilling new novel of supernatural horror and suspense.

Highland Elementary has a dark and disturbing past—so disturbing that locals ultimately burned the school to the ground.

Years later, Pinewood Elementary is the future, and for new teacher Ryan Herb, a chance at a fresh start. But the townspeople don’t believe that rebuilding the school and changing its name is enough. They believe that whatever evil inhabited the halls of Highland still dwells in Pinewood.

Ryan is a realist and isn’t the type to be affected by local lore. But when Ryan begins to experience horrifying visions of past tragedies, he starts to question his own beliefs. Something in the school is reaching out to Ryan for help, a potentially lethal request as something else—or someone else?—in the school is keen on keeping the evil therein very much alive.

Can a skeptical Ryan unearth the origins of the evil’s true source and put an end to it? Or will he, like many before him, become a permanent resident of the school himself?

Rife with supernatural terror and intrigue, Dark Halls blurs the lines between horror and mystery—a whodunit that, when solved, proposes the even greater question of: how do you stop it?

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning fiction:

“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★

"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★

“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★

"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★

"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★

I hope you enjoy Dark Halls, my friends. This book is ideal for fans of authors who pen various types of horror, suspense, and mystery fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Joe Hill, John Saul, Paul Tremblay, Blake Crouch, Brian Keene, Robert R. McCammon, Peter Straub, Clive Barker, Darcy Coates, Willow Rose, and many, many more. Happy Reading!

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Princess - A Disturbing Psychological Thriller Nov 2, 2012

by Jeff Menapace

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THIS IS NOT A FAIRY TALE.

It's prom night. Samantha Kearns is eagerly awaiting her date's arrival. Except now her date is running late and Samantha fears he may not show.

Convinced there must be an explanation, Samantha's mother Tammy sends her husband John out to search for their Princess's prince.

John obeys, for he knows the horror that lies ahead if he fails to find the boy...

A twisted tale that combines elements of such classics as Psycho and Carrie, "Princess" will drag you into a world of madness, depravity, and murder.

This story also appears in WARPED: A Collection of Short Horror, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction.

Praise for Jeff Menapace

-Winner of the 2011 Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror

"Psychological thrillers that take you to extremities of fear and suspense. An absolute MUST HAVE collection." - John Dixon, two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author

"Jeff Menapace is one of the rising stars of the horror thriller genre...he can scare the daylights out of the best of them." - J. Chambers, Amazon Hall of Fame, Top 10 Reviewer

"This trilogy will scare you to death...Jeff Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." - Amazon Five-Star Review

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. A MUST READ for anyone who likes dark psychological thrillers." - Amazon Five-Star Review

"The best horror novel I've read in a long time...If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there."- Amazon Five-Star Review

"Princess - A Disturbing Psychological Thriller" eBook categories:

Horror

Suspense

Thriller

Crime Fiction

Serial Killers

Murder

Suspense Horror

Kidnapping

Scary

Dark

Disturbing

Vengeful

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Slice and Dice May 30, 2021

by Jeff Strand, Iain Wright, Jeff Menapace, William Malmborg

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Four slasher novellas from some of the most terrifying minds in horror fiction.

In Jeff Menapace's "Second Chance," a high school wrestling prodigy’s future is cut short after a devastating injury on the mat. Desperate to win back his father’s approval, the boy hatches a plan involving his father’s love of slasher films. If the boy can become a real-life slasher right out of the movies, it just might be an opportunity to make his father proud again, no matter what the cost.

In Iain Rob Wright’s “The Reckoning,” the year is 2035 and people live inside their individual worlds. Amelie’s ‘pod’ is a marvel of tech-centric existence, taking care of her every need. But when a serial killer that the press have named ’The Reckoning’ comes calling for Amelie, her futuristic living space turns deadly.

In William Malmborg's "Billy's Blade," a budding serial killer bites off more than he can chew when he tries to stab Stacy Collins to death on the Prairie Path. A ruthless investigative journalist, Stacy goes on the offensive, goading the killer with unflattering articles, all in hopes of sparking a second encounter. Will Billy and Stacy meet again?

Jeff Strand’s “Twentieth Anniversary Screening” recounts the grisly events surrounding the terrible slasher flick THE ROOFER, remembered only because an obsessed fan tried to reenact the murders as they played out on the screen. When the same theater shows the film twenty years later, will the warnings that this is a really, really bad idea be justified?

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Cliche: Episodes 1-3 (Numb Series) Mar 16, 2020

by Jeff Menapace

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The first three mind-bending episodes of Cliché are now together under one roof!

From award-winning author Jeff Menapace comes Cliché, a series of short books to follow the twisted insanity that was the novel Numb.

Cliché: Episodes 1-3 includes:

Cliché: Episode One - Honky-tonk - Calvin wakes to finds himself as an unwelcomed guest in a rough-and-tumble Honkytonk.

Cliché: Episode Two - Slasher - Calvin wakes to find himself as a new camp counselor in the 1980’s, where a vicious killer is mowing down—what else?—camp counselors.

Cliché: Episode Three - Zombies??? - Calvin wakes in an abandoned hospital where he will have to do battle with a horde of…zombies?

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning fiction:

“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★

"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★

“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★

"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★

"If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★

"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Paperback

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WARPED: A Collection of Short Horror, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction Sep 9, 2014

by Jeff Menapace

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**From award-winning tales of horror, to heart-stopping stories of crime and suspense, WARPED is the short-story lover's dream companion.**

Acclaimed stories like:

“The Straw Man and a Murder” - Hiding from his abusive father, a young boy finds solace in the arms of a scarecrow.

“Sugar Daddy” - A wealthy slice of suburbia holds a deadly supernatural secret.

“Torment” - Four friends on vacation encounter a mythical evil said to roam the woods of Northern Minnesota.

“Princess” - For one unfortunate teenage boy, prom night becomes the most disturbing evening he will ever know.

And many, many more...

Eleven pulse-pounding stories in all for hours and hours of entertainment.

Praise for Jeff Menapace

-Winner of the 2011 Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror

"Psychological thrillers that take you to extremities of fear and suspense. An absolute MUST HAVE collection." - John Dixon, two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author

"Jeff Menapace is one of the rising stars of the horror thriller genre...he can scare the daylights out of the best of them." - J. Chambers, Amazon Hall of Fame, Top 10 Reviewer

"This trilogy will scare you to death...Jeff Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." - Amazon Five-Star Review

"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. A MUST READ for anyone who likes dark psychological thrillers." - Amazon Five-Star Review

"The best horror novel I've read in a long time...If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there."- Amazon Five-Star Review

WARPED: A Collection of Short Horror, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction eBook categories:

Horror

Suspense

Thriller

Crime Fiction

Serial Killers

Murder

Vigilante Justice

Suspense Horror

Kidnapping

Scary

Psychological Thriller

Dark

Disturbing

Vengeful

Psychological Horror

Shape Shifter

Occult

Supernatural Horror

Paranormal

Supernatural Shifter

Vampires and Werewolves

Mythology and Folklore

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The first three mind-bending episodes of Cliché are now together under one roof!

**From award-winning tales of horror, to heart-stopping stories of crime and suspense, WARPED is the short-story lover's dream companion.**

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