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!

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0:00 - Opening

1:37 - Book Details

2:38 - Why Jim Read This

3:53 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

5:26 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Novel

8:57 - Three Reasons It May Not Work for You

10:12 - Jim’s Final Thoughts

11:32 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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