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Maddison, Indiana Supernatural Thriller #5
Jars of Things
There's something wrong in Maddison, Indiana.
Over 100 years ago, an unspeakable crime was committed on the outskirts of town. When strange, dangerous things continue happening, the residents realize the legend is real.
To make things worse, someone is collecting body parts in jars. Sheriff Kingsley, Tessa and Ian must hunt the killer down.
A cast of characters from the previous books in the series all come together to fight the evil threatening harm to one of their own.
A creepy doll returns to scare everyone.
Over 100 years ago, an unspeakable crime was committed on the outskirts of town. When strange, dangerous things continue happening, the residents realize the legend is real.
To make things worse, someone is collecting body parts in jars. Sheriff Kingsley, Tessa and Ian must hunt the killer down.
A cast of characters from the previous books in the series all come together to fight the evil threatening harm to one of their own.
A creepy doll returns to scare everyone.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2023
About the author
Dawn Merriman
79 books260 followersDawn Merriman lives in northeastern Indiana on a small pig farm with her husband and teenage children. She enjoys animals, auctions, reading, snorkeling and writing small town murder mystery novels. Dawn Merriman completed her first novel in Middle School and a few others in High School and college. She won 1st place in the Northeast Indiana Young Writers short story contest in 1990. After a writing hiatus to raise her children, she published her debut novel, "How Murder Saved My Life" in 2019.
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April 15, 2023
A helluva way to end the series!
I enjoyed this entire series of books. This last one took a little while to get going but once it caught my full interest it didn't let me go! The jars were just creepy but that is kinda the point, isn't it? I'm so glad I stayed with this series and I think if this is a reader's reading genre of choice they will NOT be disappointed!
Now I have to read more of this author's work and hope it's equally as good!
I enjoyed this entire series of books. This last one took a little while to get going but once it caught my full interest it didn't let me go! The jars were just creepy but that is kinda the point, isn't it? I'm so glad I stayed with this series and I think if this is a reader's reading genre of choice they will NOT be disappointed!
Now I have to read more of this author's work and hope it's equally as good!
May 24, 2023
End of the series. What happens to Elyse? And our other favorite characters?
Nellie, Aster, Meribeth, Grant, Erin, Tessa, Sherif Kingsley, and the rest.
I enjoyed it even though it wrapped up quickly. I was hoping for a bit more of an epilogue.
Quick easy read.
There were a few typos here and there. I reported them.
I really enjoy reading this author, I can't wait to find out what she has in store for us next.
Nellie, Aster, Meribeth, Grant, Erin, Tessa, Sherif Kingsley, and the rest.
I enjoyed it even though it wrapped up quickly. I was hoping for a bit more of an epilogue.
Quick easy read.
There were a few typos here and there. I reported them.
I really enjoy reading this author, I can't wait to find out what she has in store for us next.
January 31, 2025
Sort of tied up…
Well, I’ll never hear The Farmer in the Dell the same way again. Most of the questions were answered even if some things do not make sense. The “fifth” box mentioned at the end makes no sense because the bones being referred to weren’t found in a box. I’m not thrilled with a kind of cliffhanger ending, so I’m just going to pretend it all ended up ok. There were still plenty of typos in the book, so be prepared for that.
Well, I’ll never hear The Farmer in the Dell the same way again. Most of the questions were answered even if some things do not make sense. The “fifth” box mentioned at the end makes no sense because the bones being referred to weren’t found in a box. I’m not thrilled with a kind of cliffhanger ending, so I’m just going to pretend it all ended up ok. There were still plenty of typos in the book, so be prepared for that.
April 11, 2023
Excellent conclusion to the Series!
I couldn’t have imagined how Dawn Merriman would have been able to bring closure to the many characters in her Maddison, IN series- but WOW!!! She handled it PERFECTLY
Looking forward to another book release when the time comes!!! Thank you for writing such a fantastic conclusion ❣️
I couldn’t have imagined how Dawn Merriman would have been able to bring closure to the many characters in her Maddison, IN series- but WOW!!! She handled it PERFECTLY
Looking forward to another book release when the time comes!!! Thank you for writing such a fantastic conclusion ❣️
July 13, 2023
3.75 stars. This was a busy one. It touched on a lot of the characters we met in the other books. I liked how it all wrapped up, but I would have preferred it to be a little longer so each part of the story could have been explored more. It felt a little like an abridged version. It was still a good read and I would recommend the series.
August 25, 2025
Loved entire series
I know a book was good when I'm sad that not only did I finish it, but there are no more left to read. I do think it's important to read the books in order to understand the characters stories and how each intertwine. Now I need to find another Dawn Merriman book to read. Can't wait!
I know a book was good when I'm sad that not only did I finish it, but there are no more left to read. I do think it's important to read the books in order to understand the characters stories and how each intertwine. Now I need to find another Dawn Merriman book to read. Can't wait!
March 27, 2023
Wow!!!
This book was absolutely amazing!! I love how all of the previous characters returned for this. The story flowed so well, and I couldn’t put it down. Maribeth is still my favorite bad a**!! This series is so GOOD!! It never disappoints.
This book was absolutely amazing!! I love how all of the previous characters returned for this. The story flowed so well, and I couldn’t put it down. Maribeth is still my favorite bad a**!! This series is so GOOD!! It never disappoints.
April 15, 2023
Excellent!!!
Dawn Merriman is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read all her books and each one is absolutely fantastic! Her books always make me feel like I’m right there in the story with the characters. I can’t wait to read whatever comes next!
Dawn Merriman is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read all her books and each one is absolutely fantastic! Her books always make me feel like I’m right there in the story with the characters. I can’t wait to read whatever comes next!
June 17, 2023
More PLEASE!!!
I really enjoyed this series and I really hope this isn't the last book. I love all the characters and how they and everything comes together throughout each book. Dawn Merriman is now my favorite author!!
I really enjoyed this series and I really hope this isn't the last book. I love all the characters and how they and everything comes together throughout each book. Dawn Merriman is now my favorite author!!
May 20, 2023
Wow!
An amazing book with a perfect plot. I loved everything about this book and every one In it. I hope there will be another in this series
An amazing book with a perfect plot. I loved everything about this book and every one In it. I hope there will be another in this series
September 4, 2023
What a finish!
So many things have happened in this small town that all lead up to this creepy amazing finish. Well done!
So many things have happened in this small town that all lead up to this creepy amazing finish. Well done!
October 15, 2024
This is an interesting horror book. I probably should have started with the first one in the series, but it was still good for Halloween.
April 21, 2026
Perfect ending to the Indiana thrillers series!
This pulled together all 5 parts of the story! Incredible series! Read this series!!!!!!!! Dawn Merriman delivers again and again! ❤️
This pulled together all 5 parts of the story! Incredible series! Read this series!!!!!!!! Dawn Merriman delivers again and again! ❤️
January 11, 2024
The final installment of the Maddison, Indiana Supernatural Thriller series, Jars of Things by Dawn Merriman, doesn't tie up everything in a neat little bow. Instead, it provides consistent shivers up the spine as the dark presence spreads over (under?) the city and its surroundings. No one is immune from its influence. No one can predict what will happen next.
Another fantastic novel by Dawn Merriman and a brilliant conclusion to the series.
Another fantastic novel by Dawn Merriman and a brilliant conclusion to the series.
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