What if the slasher wasn’t just a monster in a mask… but a person you couldn’t help but feel sorry for?In this episode, Jim dives into Stephen Graham Jones’ newest horror novel, I Was a Teenage Slasher — a brilliant, blood-soaked story that somehow makes the killer the one you sympathize with.From the author of The Indian Lake Trilogy, this book flips every slasher trope on its head.It’s raw, emotional, and hauntingly human — horror with heart, written by a master of the genre.Jim breaks down what makes this story such a fascinating companion piece to My Heart is a Chainsaw, why it stands out among Jones’s recent masterpieces, and who will especially love this one.📘 Book Details:Title: I Was a Teenage SlasherAuthor: Stephen Graham JonesGenre: Horror / Coming-of-AgePublished: 2024🎥 In this episode: • What makes this slasher story so different • How Jones makes you care about the killer • The connections to The Indian Lake Trilogy • Five reasons you’ll want this one on your shelfIf you’re a fan of smart, emotional, and self-aware horror that cuts deeper than the knife ever could — this one’s for you.👍 Like this episode?🔔 Subscribe and ring the bell for more spoiler-lite reviews and horror deep dives every week!💬 Tell us in the comments:Have you read this one yet—or does it sound like your next horror read?👕 Support the show:Join our Patreon community for bonus content, livestream invites, and early access to future episodes.:👉 patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges #StephenGrahamJones #IWasATeenageSlasher #HorrorBooks #SlasherFiction #IndianLakeTrilogy #MyHeartIsAChainsaw #BookReview #HorrorCommunity #FantasyForTheAges #JimSoloEpisode #ModernHorror #ComingOfAgeHorror #BookTube #SpoilerLiteReview #HorrorReadersWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?I Was a Teenage Slasher: https://t.ly/noNaSThe Indian Lake Trilogy: https://t.ly/-Omf0Ways 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 - Opening1:09 - Book Details1:39 - Why I Read This2:44 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis3:34 - Jim’s Reaction4:40 - Five Types of People Who Will Enjoy This6:20 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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