A review by ashleynicole1
Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Wow. This book was so good I practically devoured it. I usually pride myself in guessing a culprit before the plot twist is even revealed. The author got me good, I did not even expect the killer once.  Knowing there is a sequel I have questions that I hoped will be answered. As the book came to a close I found myself disappointed that it isn't a real story (this is a work of meta-fiction with the only real info coming from a smaller crime and the authors child/experiences in his hometown). I was disappointed that I could not go down a rabbit hole of the history and the murderer. In that disappointment, I felt a part of the shame of sensationalized true crime. I do think my belief that the story was real is also a testament to just how good Richard’s writing is and how his expert intertwining of his real life truth made the whole thing feel so real.