Becoming the Boogeyman

In this gripping sequel to Chasing the Boogeyman, Richard Chizmar revisits the haunting memories of summer 1988, when his peaceful Maryland town was terrorized by the serial killer Joshua Gallagher. Now a figure of some notoriety himself, Chizmar seeks closure for the victims’ families by communicating with the incarcerated Gallagher, but his quest soon spirals into a dangerous game as a masked figure reminiscent of Gallagher's past resurfaces. This chilling tale delves into society's obsession with true crime and the peril that unfolds when curiosity leads too close to darkness. Will Chizmar protect his loved ones, or will he be ensnared once more in a killer's play?