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Eight Cases of Jane
Warning to the reader: this document contains acts that some may deem offensive, including cannibalism, torture, gore, Satanism, biblical references, outdated medical terminology, inflammatory LGBTQIA+ subject matter, and more.
Jane Murphy killed eight men between the dates of October 1995 and January 1996. This is Jane's psychiatric interview.
Jane Murphy killed eight men between the dates of October 1995 and January 1996. This is Jane's psychiatric interview.
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2024
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December 15, 2025
I liked this one. Not sure of the lower ratings. The ending maybe felt a little short and quick, but I really enjoyed everything else. Jane and all of her personalities were fun to dive into. And even the interviewer, Dr. Lippens, wasn't used as a main character, but more so as an intermedium between Jane and the reader. However, Ryan Powell dribbled tidbits about him that made the dynamics of the interview much deeper and intense. Nothing to necessarily take the attention off Jane, but enough to keep the reader totally engaged, wanting to know more. And, despite the story taking place in a single office with an extremely select few characters, everything hit all the right notes, from the pacing to the length and the extent of the gore factor. A very good outing that makes the most out of a possession/serial killer type premises, horror nuts should give this one their attention.
January 15, 2025
Eight cases of trying too hard.
October 31, 2025
that was fucking disgusting, 5 stars. I'm so glad I picked this up on a whim
March 10, 2025
These were my thoughts as I read it:
-So many lines from popular movies/shows
-Why are people barging into the therapy/interrogation every chapter 🥴
-dang they take a lot of breaks and go out for snacks lol
-So many lines from popular movies/shows
-Why are people barging into the therapy/interrogation every chapter 🥴
-dang they take a lot of breaks and go out for snacks lol
November 15, 2024
Started out really good but lost me at the end. Felt like it was rushed and not well thought out.
October 11, 2025
This girl’s girl really likes stew.
May 14, 2025
This was a good & quick little horror story!
I wish it was slightly longer to take a bit more time with some of the details. It felt a little like whiplash there at the end with things coming to a head so quickly.
I wish it was slightly longer to take a bit more time with some of the details. It felt a little like whiplash there at the end with things coming to a head so quickly.
October 25, 2024
Well Jane is a bit unhinged isn’t she!
December 17, 2024
such a good concept but the writing got campy and repetitive towards the end. had me like “didn’t i just read this sentence?”.
September 3, 2024
i devoured this in pretty much one sitting. this was creepy and unique. really enjoyed the themes behind everything, i wouldn’t say it was predictable but it was everything i thought it would be
October 30, 2024
Quick little scary novella
Liked it but soooo many questions left lol
Liked it but soooo many questions left lol
July 22, 2025
3.5 rounded down. I just wanted so much more from this that it actually hurts. Love love love the plot, but I just wasn’t satisfied with this. Will definitely be reading more from the author though!
August 27, 2024
Grabbed another one by the author after finishing Dollface the other day!
Jane has been has been arrested for killing eight men during eight different snow storms, earning her the name The Snowfall Slasher. This is her psychiatric interview. From denial to gleeful pride, Jane takes the reading through various stages of discontent and discomfort. From claiming it’s not satanic worship to screaming names from the Bible, it’s quite obvious early on that nothing Jane says can be taken at face value.
The office, as well as the decision by the author to make the entire perspective an interview, brought to mind scenes from the Hannibal show, scenes from Evil when Kristen visits her therapist, little tidbits of Long Legs with the creepy antagonist, as well as plenty of its own personal flair. I can definitely see the author’s penchant from the extreme coming out in this novel as we see some seriously heinous acts described. Like The Exorcist but as a cannibal revenge story.
Well written and concise, I really enjoyed this one as it had more of a styled writing than just the extreme. All I really want to know is, how did her family not taste it all?!
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Jane has been has been arrested for killing eight men during eight different snow storms, earning her the name The Snowfall Slasher. This is her psychiatric interview. From denial to gleeful pride, Jane takes the reading through various stages of discontent and discomfort. From claiming it’s not satanic worship to screaming names from the Bible, it’s quite obvious early on that nothing Jane says can be taken at face value.
The office, as well as the decision by the author to make the entire perspective an interview, brought to mind scenes from the Hannibal show, scenes from Evil when Kristen visits her therapist, little tidbits of Long Legs with the creepy antagonist, as well as plenty of its own personal flair. I can definitely see the author’s penchant from the extreme coming out in this novel as we see some seriously heinous acts described. Like The Exorcist but as a cannibal revenge story.
Well written and concise, I really enjoyed this one as it had more of a styled writing than just the extreme. All I really want to know is, how did her family not taste it all?!
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December 20, 2024
i can’t tell if this was purposely overdramatic or the writing is just … not vibing with me.
August 14, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I binge read it in one-sitting. This story follows a woman named Jane, who killed 8 men and is being interviewed in a psych evaluation by her doctor. This was such a compelling and extremely dark read.
Jane claims that she has other women living inside her who were the ones who ultimately committed the crimes. The entire interview had me feeling highly unsettled and it was super eerie. She’s so calm and collected throughout the entire process.
Powell did an amazing job with this one and I highly recommend checking this one out!
Jane claims that she has other women living inside her who were the ones who ultimately committed the crimes. The entire interview had me feeling highly unsettled and it was super eerie. She’s so calm and collected throughout the entire process.
Powell did an amazing job with this one and I highly recommend checking this one out!
February 13, 2025
Stew is now on my list of foods I will not eat... 🥴
I really really enjoyed this. My biggest complaint was that it was too short! I wanted more of the story... it was such a cool concept, but I felt it ended so quickly after building up the anticipation.
If you want a cool horror story that’s short and to the point - this is the book for you!
I really really enjoyed this. My biggest complaint was that it was too short! I wanted more of the story... it was such a cool concept, but I felt it ended so quickly after building up the anticipation.
If you want a cool horror story that’s short and to the point - this is the book for you!
April 19, 2025
Great horror novella!! With gore. Very well done.
August 26, 2025
Never eating stew again
January 7, 2026
garbage writing
December 28, 2025
“I called him that day and told him to meet me there because I had a gift for him.” “What was the gift?” “Death.”
das war disgusting aber so wollte ich es haben! würde gerne 3,5 sterne geben....!
das war disgusting aber so wollte ich es haben! würde gerne 3,5 sterne geben....!
January 5, 2026
i liked this. the way its basically all one continuous scene with like 3 characters but still kept me engaged was fire. i feel like the end was a little rushed but i really liked the concept and had just enough gore.
August 26, 2025
story flowed well, twist was definitely weird, but not completely out of pocket with how the story was advancing. me and jane aren’t so different fr. fun!!
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February 7, 2025Some really good body horror here, but I was distracted by the constant shifting from present to past tense within the same chapter: “…Father Jack croaks…” immediately followed by “…he whispered.”
Also there was 2020s dialogue for conversations that were supposed to take place in the 90s, which admittedly might only be something those of us who remember the 90s would notice.
But I still enjoyed this read for the most part; the horror elements were very creative, and I wouldn’t mind checking out more by this author.
Also there was 2020s dialogue for conversations that were supposed to take place in the 90s, which admittedly might only be something those of us who remember the 90s would notice.
But I still enjoyed this read for the most part; the horror elements were very creative, and I wouldn’t mind checking out more by this author.
March 10, 2025
4.5 stars.
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL FEMININE RAGE 👏🩸🔪
Despite a few minor editing flaws and the author’s tendency to overuse the same descriptive language and juxtaposition of the climate and everything else (why were so many emotions hanging in the air? I didn’t need to hear how the room felt every third sentence 😭) I’m willing to look past it all simply for the sake of how entertaining and satisfying this was. The goriness of Jane’s murderous accounts made my stomach flip, and I’m not easily affected by in depth grisly details! Huge gold star for that. I loved the ambiguity of the meaning of the remaining namesake; the Jane Doe-ness of it all! Gah!
The author did an amazing job at sprinkling evidence of all the biblical women through the host of Jane (e.g. Eve was hinted at through Jane’s love for apples).
This has made me excited to read more of Powell’s work.
Respectfully, Jane ate. I respect women’s rights and wrongs 🙏🏽
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL FEMININE RAGE 👏🩸🔪
Despite a few minor editing flaws and the author’s tendency to overuse the same descriptive language and juxtaposition of the climate and everything else (why were so many emotions hanging in the air? I didn’t need to hear how the room felt every third sentence 😭) I’m willing to look past it all simply for the sake of how entertaining and satisfying this was. The goriness of Jane’s murderous accounts made my stomach flip, and I’m not easily affected by in depth grisly details! Huge gold star for that. I loved the ambiguity of the meaning of the remaining namesake; the Jane Doe-ness of it all! Gah!
The author did an amazing job at sprinkling evidence of all the biblical women through the host of Jane (e.g. Eve was hinted at through Jane’s love for apples).
This has made me excited to read more of Powell’s work.
Respectfully, Jane ate. I respect women’s rights and wrongs 🙏🏽
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February 25, 2025
I read the first half of this 🍃🥦 and it was ok but then I read the second half of this not 🍃🥦 and it wasn’t ok
March 5, 2026
Creepy, unhinged, and a bit gross
Eight Cases of Jane by RJ Powell is a dark, unsettling psychological horror that leans heavily into atmosphere and disturbing storytelling. The entire book unfolds through a series of interviews between convicted killer Jane Murphy and psychiatrist Dr. Lippens, as Jane recounts the eight murders she has confessed to committing.
One of the strongest aspects of this story is the structure. Each “case” slowly reveals more about Jane and the voices she claims exist within her mind. The interview format creates an eerie, almost claustrophobic feeling, as if the reader is sitting in the room listening to her confession unfold. Jane herself is a fascinating and deeply disturbing character. Her calm, almost detached way of describing horrific events keeps the tension high and gives the story an unsettling tone from beginning to end.
That said, the book can feel a bit repetitive at times due to the format. Because much of the story is told through dialogue and recounting past events, some sections start to blur together. While the concept behind the voices in Jane’s head and the psychological vs. supernatural question is intriguing, the pacing occasionally drags, and some readers may wish for a bit more development outside of the interview room.
Overall, Eight Cases of Jane is a creepy, thought-provoking horror novel with an interesting premise and a chilling main character. While it may not fully deliver the emotional depth or momentum some readers might hope for, it’s still a solid read for fans of psychological horror, unreliable narrators, and dark interrogation-style storytelling.
Eight Cases of Jane by RJ Powell is a dark, unsettling psychological horror that leans heavily into atmosphere and disturbing storytelling. The entire book unfolds through a series of interviews between convicted killer Jane Murphy and psychiatrist Dr. Lippens, as Jane recounts the eight murders she has confessed to committing.
One of the strongest aspects of this story is the structure. Each “case” slowly reveals more about Jane and the voices she claims exist within her mind. The interview format creates an eerie, almost claustrophobic feeling, as if the reader is sitting in the room listening to her confession unfold. Jane herself is a fascinating and deeply disturbing character. Her calm, almost detached way of describing horrific events keeps the tension high and gives the story an unsettling tone from beginning to end.
That said, the book can feel a bit repetitive at times due to the format. Because much of the story is told through dialogue and recounting past events, some sections start to blur together. While the concept behind the voices in Jane’s head and the psychological vs. supernatural question is intriguing, the pacing occasionally drags, and some readers may wish for a bit more development outside of the interview room.
Overall, Eight Cases of Jane is a creepy, thought-provoking horror novel with an interesting premise and a chilling main character. While it may not fully deliver the emotional depth or momentum some readers might hope for, it’s still a solid read for fans of psychological horror, unreliable narrators, and dark interrogation-style storytelling.
February 15, 2025
I liked this book. Jane appears to be a young, innocent woman. She confessed to killing several men and is being interviewed by Dr Lippens. It seems straightforward enough. Jane is presenting with possible multiple personality disorder. As the doctor gets into more cases, he seems unsure.
I enjoyed the biblical element associated with Jane's crimes. It added a unique element to the book.
The ending, however, I did not enjoy. I didn't expect it to veer so much away from mental health toward the occult.
It felt a bit rushed, and it did not match the original pace set by the author.
I enjoyed the biblical element associated with Jane's crimes. It added a unique element to the book.
The ending, however, I did not enjoy. I didn't expect it to veer so much away from mental health toward the occult.
It felt a bit rushed, and it did not match the original pace set by the author.
June 26, 2024
The second novella from RJ Powell is a tantalizing tale of a woman who murders men and is interviewed by a psychiatrist. On the surface, Eight Cases of Jane is not anywhere near as disgusting as RJ’s first novella, Madness in Tandem (also a five-star read), but after you let it sit an marinate in your memory for awhile you realize it might be even more disturbing.
Jane Murphy is a fantastic character. She is written so vibrantly and you almost can’t help but love her. She’s a smart and classy Southern gal. She just happened to have killed a few people, in very violent and terrifying ways, and we get to find out just how she did it. And why.
Jane Murphy is a fantastic character. She is written so vibrantly and you almost can’t help but love her. She’s a smart and classy Southern gal. She just happened to have killed a few people, in very violent and terrifying ways, and we get to find out just how she did it. And why.
August 11, 2025
Intense!
This had the same vibes as Devil (2010)—the one with people trapped in an elevator with the devil. I always love a good "one location/one room" horror story.
There were quite a lot of tense changes happening between the doctor interacting with Jane which threw me off, as I couldn't tell if the story was taking place in the present or if the doctor was reminiscing on what transpired between them.
Other than that, the story and dialogue flew by in a horrific and gruesome manner. Maybe don't eat while reading this one 😉
This had the same vibes as Devil (2010)—the one with people trapped in an elevator with the devil. I always love a good "one location/one room" horror story.
There were quite a lot of tense changes happening between the doctor interacting with Jane which threw me off, as I couldn't tell if the story was taking place in the present or if the doctor was reminiscing on what transpired between them.
Other than that, the story and dialogue flew by in a horrific and gruesome manner. Maybe don't eat while reading this one 😉
February 13, 2025
I enjoyed this short book, where Jane is interviewed about why and how she killed several men. The tension built steadily throughout, keeping me on edge. At the start, I didn’t expect the ending to turn out the way it did, but I found it intriguing. However, I felt the ending was a bit rushed and I wish it had been explored in more depth.
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