I thought this would be a fun read. However only 2 pages in, the run on sentences started. One sentence was 5 lines long. Because of this, I did not finish. This book needs major editing.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Chills and Thrills!

I am not doing my traditional backstory as this book is filled with a collection of ten short stories so I am just going to list out a handful of stories that lay within along with a cryptic statement to give you a small idea of what is inside.

Russian Dollhouse:

An old abandoned house that friends go to check out on Halloween and they see horrific things that are worse than nightmares.

Keeping Up Appearances:

A robbery goes south when the homeowners are not what they seem to be.

A Not Not-So-Scary Halloween:

A sister and brother are visiting relatives in Florida for Halloween and their cousin tells them about the alligators that roam the area.

Ride Like the Devil:

A carnival ride that has got a bad rap as something bad happened in the past.

Last Halloween:

Something is hiding out in the woods that will cause some high school friends to wonder what they have stumbled across.

Thoughts:

The other stories in this book collection you will need to discover for yourself as they will take you to horror places that delve deep into the recesses of this author's mind!

The stories locked within these pages will give you chills and thrills as you read them as the author threw a little bit of every kind of spooky in this book! For a Halloween collection of stories all of these creepy tales have the atmosphere of all things Halloween. Giving this book four "Halloween Horrors" stars!

I went through all the motions with this book and I suppose that's what you get with a book of short stories. Some I loved, some I couldn't wait to finish. That's not to say the book wasn't well written and containing great ideas. Some of the stories I just preferred and I liked the characters better in those stories too. Well worth a read as you don't have to give much commitment to each story.

That was an epic read!
This is a collection of different short tales centred around Halloween. And these kinds of novels always bring me back to my childhood, when I would constantly nag my mum to buy me those horror booklets with various volumes in the local bookstore. It made me feel nostalgic for those simpler times.
Three out of ten tales got me invested so much: Russian Dollhouse, Easy Pickings and Keeping Up Appearances. These tales stood out and hooked me from the beginning til its end. I wouldn't say they were particularly scary, but they certainly kept me engaged with my reads, and they kind of gave me a chill. I genuinely loved the experience. The plot and twists, not to mention the ending of these stories, were just my tea. The three I mentioned had just the right amount of satisfaction and creepiness.
Overall, this collection is a fabulous read if you're looking for tales that capture the spirit of Halloween without being overly terrifying.

This book is a great Halloween book full of fun scary short stories. I’m a big fan of scary story collections. Maybe it comes from growing up hearing campfire tales, I’m not sure.

I would recommend this for young adults on the older scale, simply due to language. The stories were a good mix of types, which makes them appeal to multiple audiences.

Take a chance reading this one around Halloween or simply on a dark and stormy night!

I loved these short stories, I read them in one sitting. I didn't want to stop reading them. I needed a good book and this was perfect. I love halloween and scary stories and movies. This book is for those that love halloween and all the spooky things.

Thank you again for the arc!
I gave Mischief Night Massacre ★★★★☆. This collection of ten Halloween-themed short stories is a must-read for fellow Halloween enthusiasts. Each tale captures the spooky essence of the season, from haunted houses to eerie amusement parks. The variety of horror subgenres ensures there’s something for everyone, whether you prefer classic scares or modern thrills. It’s the perfect book to get you into the Halloween spirit! I will be rereading this come autumn.

Fun and chilling short stories perfect for Halloween season. I especially liked the story with the nod to classic horror movies.

Urban legends? Halloween? Creepy horror?

Yes, please!

Mischief Night Massacre is all of that and more. Jason Parent has written a collection of short stories that really capture the feeling of Halloween of the past, throwing it into the now. Each story offers something unique, giving any fan of horror, both old and new, something to find joy in. There are not so subtle nods to classic horror, like characters named Jamie Carpenter.

As with any anthology, the reader will find stories that they like more than others, but overall, its a nice collection of Halloween themed short stories that's a quick read.

Another book that's perfect for beginner horror readers.

The stories in this book were gross, strange, diabolical and at times, a bit unexpected.

One of the "chapters" did remind me of the movie ”Happy Death Day”!

I will say, there are some triggering things in this book:

– usage of the R slur
– white character doing blackface (it was for a horror character he was portraying, but it shouldn't have happened anyway)
– ableism

So, be mindful if you're going to dive into this book.

Stories I liked:

– Russian Dollhouse
– Keeping Up Appearances
– Black

Rating: 3.75/5

I love a book that takes place on Halloween! This collection is full of fun halloween set stories. Heavy on the fun. Urban legends to go around, and perfect to bring the fall mood to any part of the year.

This was such a great collection of scary, spooky, gruesome Halloween stories. I highly recommend reading it any time of year! So good!

This book comprises 10 short stories that all revolve around Halloween, with several horror tropes used.

A lot of the stories felt like they were meant to be aimed at teens and just made for an older audience by adding swearing and slurs.

I found most of the stories bad or average, with only one actually being good.

My overall rating is a rounded average of the individual ratings below.
• Russian Dollhouse - 3*
• Dia de Los Muertos - 3*
• Easy Pickings - 2*
• Keeping up Appearances - 1*
• A Not Not-So-Scary Halloween - 1*
• Rain - 4*
• Black - 3*
• Ride Like The Devil - 2*
• Pulp - 3*
• Last Halloween - 2*

Mischief Night Massacre is a chilling anthology of Halloween-themed horror stories that blends supernatural terror with psychological dread. The writing is immersive and atmospheric, creating a strong sense of tension while balancing dark humor and horror. Standout tales like Russian Dollhouse and Día de los Muertos explore unique cultural and psychological elements, while others, like Black and Ride Like the Devil, deliver pure, heart-pounding thrills. Some stories lean on predictable tropes and lack a bit of character depth, but the overall variety of horror styles keeps the collection fresh.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this advanced reader's copy and the opportunity to this early. Review has been posted on Waterstones and Amazon.

My thanks to Corpus Press "what a name!" Jason Parent and Netgalley.
Jason Parent is one of those authors who I enjoy reading, to varying degrees. Sometimes I love what he's writing and others, maybe not so much!
I liked these short stories. Some were way better than others, but I didn't find a stinker in the bunch.

Book Review: Mischief Night Massacre
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

Mischief Night Massacre: Ten Tales of Halloween by Jason Parent is a fast-paced, blood-soaked anthology that delivers ten interconnected horror stories set on the chaotic night before Halloween. Mixing slasher-style terror, supernatural elements, and dark humor, the book offers plenty of thrills, but its inconsistent writing holds it back from being a standout horror collection.

There’s a lot to enjoy here—the structure of the book is engaging, with each story contributing to an overarching narrative that escalates toward a brutal and chaotic finale. Parent crafts a variety of eerie characters, from mischievous pranksters to vengeful spirits, and the quick pacing ensures there’s never a dull moment. Fans of Trick ‘r Treat or Halloween will appreciate the nods to classic horror tropes.

However, the writing feels uneven throughout the collection. At times, the tone and dialogue seem aimed at a younger audience, but this clashes with the more graphic and gruesome moments. Some stories feel well-developed and immersive, while others feel rushed or lacking in depth. This inconsistency makes it harder to fully invest in the book as a cohesive anthology.

Despite these issues, Mischief Night Massacre is still an entertaining seasonal read for horror fans who enjoy fast-paced, darkly humorous, and gory tales. It may not be a must-read, but if you’re looking for a fun and twisted Halloween-themed collection, it’s worth checking out.

The first short story reminded me of the thrill I had opening a Goosebumps book as a kid. It was like a mixture of the movies I enjoy as an adult blended with what I enjoyed as a kid. However, I feel the rest of the short stories fell flat and I couldn’t get into them as the first set up high standards.

Who doesn't love a good killer story. I really suck at giving reviews. Im always simple with it, if i liked it or not. The truth is i did .

Get ready for some thrills and chills in this fine collection of Halloween short stories. I am very particular about short stories and I have to say this is one of my favorite collections. I enjoyed the variety and there wasn't one story that I at least didn't enjoy a little bit. Read during the season or when you're missing the best part of the year.