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Bad Games: The Complete Series (Books 1-5) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 785 ratings

You asked for it, it's here. All five books in the critically acclaimed Bad Games series under one terrifying roof.


Bad Games: The Complete Series includes:

BAD GAMES - The terrifying bestseller that started it all. The Lambert Family is heading to Crescent Lake, a rural cabin community in western Pennsylvania, for an idyllic weekend getaway. Some fishing, some barbecue, some games...

The Fannelli brothers are heading to Crescent Lake too. Some stalking, some kidnapping, some murder,
definitely some games...though not necessarily the type of games the Lamberts had in mind. But it doesn't matter. The Lamberts are going to play whether they like it or not.

VENGEFUL GAMES - The Lambert family played the Fannelli brothers' twisted game and survived. Showed the brothers they'd messed with the wrong family.

However, the game is far from over. There are some new players in town. Players who have close ties to the Fannelli brothers. Players who are taking things very personally...and promising results that are very deadly.

BAD GAMES: HELLBENT - A year has passed. Marine and security specialist Domino Taylor shadows the Lambert family, the guilt he feels for the tragic events that unfolded in western Pennsylvania haunting him without mercy.

When someone from Domino's past contacts him, begging for his help, Domino reluctantly agrees, not knowing the sinister truth lying in wait: there is one final game yet to play.

BAD GAMES: MALEVOLENT - After years of silence, the game is back on. Widower Allan Brown is hosting a support group in his home for the bereaved. One of the guests in attendance will be Amy Lambert, this week marking the five-year anniversary of her family’s horrifying ordeal at Crescent Lake.

Of course it’s hardly cause for celebration. Still, some unwanted guests plan on attending the support group to help Amy celebrate all the same...

BAD GAMES: PSYCHOPATH - A decade has passed. Caleb’s increasingly violent temper sees him discharged from the Marine Corps. Carrie is failing at her second attempt at college. Aftermath, it would seem, plays the cruelest game of all.

The only plus is Amy Lambert's success as a bestselling author, chronicling her family’s horrific ordeals over the years. But is it a success? It has brought some unwanted attention Amy’s way. Two fledgling killers who happen to idolize the late and infamous serial killers Arty and Jim Fannelli have been paying attention—and these two killers are eager to show the Lamberts just how much they truly admire their idols…with the help of Arty and Jim themselves?

Find out how such a horrifying prospect comes to fruition in the fifth and final book in the
Bad Games series, and prepare yourself for the game to end all games.


What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and the Bad Games series:

★★★★★ "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."

★★★★★ "Jeffery Deaver look out...this guy plays with your head."

★★★★★ "I normally don’t read this genre, yet once I started I couldn’t put it down!"

★★★★★ "Outstanding...I have read horror before like John Saul, Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and they never bothered me as
Bad Games did."

★★★★★ "I had to keep reading even though I knew it was going to get more twisted. Jeff Menapace is right up there with Stephen King."


I hope you enjoy the
Bad Games series, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of authors across several different blends of dark fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Jeffery Deaver, L.T. Vargus, Jack Ketchum, Richard Laymon, J. A. Konrath, Blake Crouch, Willow Rose, and more. Enjoy!
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About the Author

Jeff Menapace is the bestselling author of Wildlife, the Bad Games series, WarpedSide EffectsCling, and Numb. The Bad Games series has been optioned for feature film.  

The 2011 winner of the Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror, Jeff lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Kelly and their cats Sammy and Bear. 
 

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VH19XBS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mind Mess Press; 1st edition (July 19, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1504 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 785 ratings

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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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Customers find this book series to be an amazing journey from beginning to end, with a riveting storyline full of twists and turns. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the author seamlessly introduces Caleb. Additionally, the pacing is engaging, with one customer describing it as a fast read, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters and entertainment value that keeps them captivated for weeks.

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25 customers mention "Readability"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series highly readable, describing it as an amazing journey from beginning to end.

"My first book by Jeff Menapace was Caleb. That was such a fantastic book that it got me hooked on this author...." Read more

"Book 1 and 2 were very good, very suspenseful and intriguing. Book 3 was ok, book 4 and 5 were pretty predictable and down right boring...." Read more

"I listened to the audible version of this series and really enjoyed it...." Read more

"Amazing series from beginning to end. I read them in reverse order.. none the less both were equally draw dropping!..." Read more

25 customers mention "Suspenseful story"19 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with its many twists and turns, describing it as an absolutely riveting plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

"...First of all, this author does a really good job of mixing in some good old campy horror...." Read more

"Book 1 and 2 were very good, very suspenseful and intriguing. Book 3 was ok, book 4 and 5 were pretty predictable and down right boring...." Read more

"...writing with well thought out characters and the numerous twists and turns from page to page and book to book...they will keep you turning the..." Read more

"I read books 1-5 almost nonstop! Absolutely riveting story line with lots of unexpected twists, Jeff Menapace has now joined my short list of..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book series, with one customer noting how the author skillfully introduces characters like Caleb.

"...No big deal as the author seamlessly introduced Caleb without having had to read the beginning stories...." Read more

"...scene will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up...brilliant writing with well thought out characters and the numerous twists and turns..." Read more

"...Could not put these down. Amazing artist, Mr. Menapace is." Read more

"...Creepy,twisted and having the ability to create the good, bad and the ugly and to keep you stuck in the storyline is incredible...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book series, finding it crazy awesome, with one customer noting the seamless transitions between books and another mentioning it's a very fast read.

"...It makes me so happy to find an author who can give me chills, pause, disgust, and entertainment all in one...." Read more

"these are some the absolutely most sadistic books I have ever read...I LOVED every one of them...my favorite genre of psychological thrillers has..." Read more

"...I can’t really say what books of his are my favorite, but Bad Games is crazy awesome. I’ve read Caleb twice now and can’t wait for another one...." Read more

"This book had me captivated for weeks. Couldn’t stop reading. Menapace gives Stephen King a run for the money when it comes to suspense...." Read more

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Customers find the book series extremely entertaining, with several mentioning it had them captivated for weeks.

"...Thank You for giving me such a great ride. Eventually I'll read all his books. They're worth every dime." Read more

"...He also does a good job of making you intensely love or intensely hate a character...." Read more

"...Each is great into itself...but to read back to back... extreamly entertaining....and talented!!! Menapace, your my hero...." Read more

"...Amy, Amy, Amy!!! Loved the attention for sure" Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book series.

"...on the back of your neck stand up...brilliant writing with well thought out characters and the numerous twists and turns from page to page and book..." Read more

"...I was so sad when I got to the end. I loved the character development. I need more on Caleb's training!" Read more

"...Pretty scary characters! Hope to get a 6th book in this series!" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
    My first book by Jeff Menapace was Caleb. That was such a fantastic book that it got me hooked on this author. The only regret is not starting at the beginning with Bad Games. Caleb was listed as a bestseller but I wish I'd known to start with Bad Games. No big deal as the author seamlessly introduced Caleb without having had to read the beginning stories. Now I've read them all and will need to reread Caleb again.

    It makes me so happy to find an author who can give me chills, pause, disgust, and entertainment all in one. Many times I had to put down the story to get the bad thoughts out of my head. Jeff Menapace must have some deep dark thoughts and dreams to be able to write so descriptively.

    Thank You for giving me such a great ride. Eventually I'll read all his books. They're worth every dime.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
    God what a roller coaster this was. First of all, this author does a really good job of mixing in some good old campy horror. He also does a good job of making you intensely love or intensely hate a character. Monica Kemp grrrrrr I loathed this character in the most delicious way. Been a looooong time since a fictional character was able to conjure such hatred from me she’ll stick with me for a long time. I was so engrossed in this series that I wasn’t paying attention to where I was. At the end of book 4 I thought it was over but when I discovered another installment I audibly yelled. It was like, YAY but also, ye gods man what more do you want to do to these poor Lamberts. Thank you thank you for a great story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
    Book 1 and 2 were very good, very suspenseful and intriguing. Book 3 was ok, book 4 and 5 were pretty predictable and down right boring. It was a story that could have been wrapped up after book 3.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
    I listened to the audible version of this series and really enjoyed it. I’m impressed with the author succeeding in stretching this out to five books. After the first book I thought there’s no way this story can last five books but the author did it! Situations and events were a little unlikely but it is fiction after all. A good read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
    these are some the absolutely most sadistic books I have ever read...I LOVED every one of them...my favorite genre of psychological thrillers has discovered a new favorite author for me...it pushed the boundaries of violence and sadism that others seem wary of doing...the graphic description of every vile scene will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up...brilliant writing with well thought out characters and the numerous twists and turns from page to page and book to book...they will keep you turning the pages until you are done...I sincerely hope that there is a spin-off from the last book...there is way too much potential that would be wasted in the remaining characters...if you are a fan of this genre...you absolutely can not miss out on this series...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
    I have read a lot of horror and psychological thrillers in my life, but these books I rate at #1. This author is the new Stephen King.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
    Amazing series from beginning to end. I read them in reverse order.. none the less both were equally draw dropping! And it made no difference that i read Calebs swries prior to The Bad Games complete series. Could not put these down. Amazing artist, Mr. Menapace is.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
    Well…he’s done it again! I’ve never read so many of one authors books as I have this series in a row. Great characters of course and some twisted horrors of all time! Cant wait to see what’s next! I’ve already read the Caleb books! Just waiting for all my senses be assaulted again!

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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2024
    I just couldn't put these

    books down Unreal from beginning to the End just loved them what a fantastic Author 👏
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horror personified
    Reviewed in Australia on January 6, 2025
    Had to stop and take a breath now and then.
    Mr Menapace you certainly have a handle on evil
    Thank goodness the heroes prevailed
  • Karen Stubbington
    5.0 out of 5 stars How can one family have such bad luck!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2019
    From psycho to psycho, book by book, they learn to fight back, losing loved ones along the way. What do you do when every psychopath seems to have a need to hurt your family in horrible ways. If you are a fan or horror then this series is for you...it was terrifying and a real page turner. Definitely a series worth reading if you love this genre!
  • geoff rumens
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome set of books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2024
    Read these it’s horror at its best couldn’t put this down , real psychological horror and suspense, really a book to read on your own late at night
  • Teddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mature Readers Only
    Reviewed in Australia on August 19, 2024
    Very good horror series, kidnapping murder and more. But very detailed.

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