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Kings of Chaos & Mayhem
The Carvers Deadly Symphony: Part 1
Part 1:
Puppet. Killer. Stalker.
Everyone knows me as Jameson Callaghan, son of the dickwad senator. What they don’t know, is that I am also ‘The Carver’-the notorious serial killer without a face.
A year ago I was given a mark. It was supposed to be the easiest kill, until it wasn’t.
Obsession. Murder. Deceit.
From the beginning, I was groomed to abuse women. But the moment I laid eyes on her, I stalked, obsessed, and killed for her. I despised Jade with every inch of my being, but she became a possession I couldn’t let go.
This is a Dark Horror Novella Part 1 & 2. Part 1 cannot be read as a standalone and should be read after Chaos as it takes place prior to and during Chaos.
Check the authors website for a full list of content warnings.
Puppet. Killer. Stalker.
Everyone knows me as Jameson Callaghan, son of the dickwad senator. What they don’t know, is that I am also ‘The Carver’-the notorious serial killer without a face.
A year ago I was given a mark. It was supposed to be the easiest kill, until it wasn’t.
Obsession. Murder. Deceit.
From the beginning, I was groomed to abuse women. But the moment I laid eyes on her, I stalked, obsessed, and killed for her. I despised Jade with every inch of my being, but she became a possession I couldn’t let go.
This is a Dark Horror Novella Part 1 & 2. Part 1 cannot be read as a standalone and should be read after Chaos as it takes place prior to and during Chaos.
Check the authors website for a full list of content warnings.
98 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
OMG Ashlynn this is so beautifully fcked up, I loved it it took me just over an hour to read from start to finish it puts the emphasis on Jamie and his monsters, and the back story between Dario, Spade and Jade from Jamie’s point of view I can’t wait for part 2 I love you books and I love these three fcked up slightly deranged boys who make any girls panties wet
April 14, 2025
Wow! It was so interesting to see inside Jamie’s head, all the trauma and abuse he suffered and why he is the way he is. There was so much more to him than I thought!
This series is incredible and I’m loving it!
This series is incredible and I’m loving it!
May 22, 2024
Received as an ARC.
🖤 Dark romance
🖤 A shopping list of triggers, honestly if there’s a trigger it’s probably in here
🖤 Touch her and 💀
🖤 Erotic horror novella
🖤 Short story
🖤 Murder/Serial killer
Ok I need to decompress, that was a lot, but in the best way possible. I love me an erotic horror and this did not disappoint 👏🏻
I loved the fact we got to see a lot more about Jamie that helps explain why he is the way he is. It was well written as always with great character development. I can’t wait for part 2!
🖤 Dark romance
🖤 A shopping list of triggers, honestly if there’s a trigger it’s probably in here
🖤 Touch her and 💀
🖤 Erotic horror novella
🖤 Short story
🖤 Murder/Serial killer
Ok I need to decompress, that was a lot, but in the best way possible. I love me an erotic horror and this did not disappoint 👏🏻
I loved the fact we got to see a lot more about Jamie that helps explain why he is the way he is. It was well written as always with great character development. I can’t wait for part 2!
May 19, 2024
*Disclaimer- to fully understand aspects of this novella, you need to read the first book of the series, Chaos*
With that said, omg 5 freaking stars!!! Jameson/The Carver is my FAVORITE and the fact he got his own novella made me sooo happy (this is part one with part two soon to follow). There are not enough words to express my feelings here. We get so much more insight into why he is the way he is. I can’t decide if chapter 4 or 7 is my favorite…but why choose? ;) Every novel/novella in this series gets better and better. This is an auto buy author for me!!! I can’t wait for more!!!
With that said, omg 5 freaking stars!!! Jameson/The Carver is my FAVORITE and the fact he got his own novella made me sooo happy (this is part one with part two soon to follow). There are not enough words to express my feelings here. We get so much more insight into why he is the way he is. I can’t decide if chapter 4 or 7 is my favorite…but why choose? ;) Every novel/novella in this series gets better and better. This is an auto buy author for me!!! I can’t wait for more!!!
May 18, 2024
You wanted answers. Well, Ashlynn delivers! You wanted more. Again here you go.
Reviews are simply opinions, and this is mine. This ended at the perfect spot. It has me aching for part 2, which is how a good novella should end.
If you have not read Chaos, please don’t go into to this thinking it will fill in gaps first.
Please read the trigger warnings! This is not for everyone. But boy do I wish it was.
Books take you places you may not ever venture to in your life. This series is one of those. It’s dark, it’s love, it’s heartbreaking but I promise you it is GOOD.
See you after part 2. ✌🏾Peace out
Reviews are simply opinions, and this is mine. This ended at the perfect spot. It has me aching for part 2, which is how a good novella should end.
If you have not read Chaos, please don’t go into to this thinking it will fill in gaps first.
Please read the trigger warnings! This is not for everyone. But boy do I wish it was.
Books take you places you may not ever venture to in your life. This series is one of those. It’s dark, it’s love, it’s heartbreaking but I promise you it is GOOD.
See you after part 2. ✌🏾Peace out
May 19, 2024
***MUST read Chaos first** this is a such a beautifully twisted and f*cked up novella. Anything Ashlynn writes I’m going to read. This is a quick under 100 page read and gives a look inside Jaime’s head and backstory for our boys and Jade. He will always be my favorite 😍🙃 I can’t wait for more!!
May 20, 2024
Holy moly macaroni and cheese babes! 👀
Okay short read (Part One)! But absolutely freaking necessary 🖤
Jameson aka The Carver has become a fave and I’m obsessed with knowing more about him & everything that makes him, HIM 🔥
Being inside his mind & reading his POV is everything! And I’m desperate for more, however that comes! 😏🩸
Okay short read (Part One)! But absolutely freaking necessary 🖤
Jameson aka The Carver has become a fave and I’m obsessed with knowing more about him & everything that makes him, HIM 🔥
Being inside his mind & reading his POV is everything! And I’m desperate for more, however that comes! 😏🩸
May 25, 2024
*MUST READ CHAOS BEFORE THIS BOOK*
This was a wonderfully twisted delight of a read. Getting inside the head of "The Carver," learning his thoughts and perspectives of this story, is an entirely entertaining prospect. It's well paced and kept my interest throughout! Cannot wait for Part 2!!!!!
This was a wonderfully twisted delight of a read. Getting inside the head of "The Carver," learning his thoughts and perspectives of this story, is an entirely entertaining prospect. It's well paced and kept my interest throughout! Cannot wait for Part 2!!!!!
March 3, 2025
Oh 👏 My 👏 Gawd 👏 What did I just read?!?
If you have any Triggers PLEASE READ THE TW….With that being said…
OH MY GAWD 👀 I wasn’t expecting all of that. I mean I was expecting all the 🩸because it’s Jamie but oh my GAWD. I loved getting pure Jamie POV in part 1 of the carver novella(s)…I can’t wait for part two, my heart was all over the place for him…I don’t know how to feel about all, there was so many twists and turns in the 89 pages that I’m going to be in a book hangover until part 2 comes out.
I’m not even mad about the book hangover but damn….imma go stew about this for the next month…
If you have any Triggers PLEASE READ THE TW….With that being said…
OH MY GAWD 👀 I wasn’t expecting all of that. I mean I was expecting all the 🩸because it’s Jamie but oh my GAWD. I loved getting pure Jamie POV in part 1 of the carver novella(s)…I can’t wait for part two, my heart was all over the place for him…I don’t know how to feel about all, there was so many twists and turns in the 89 pages that I’m going to be in a book hangover until part 2 comes out.
I’m not even mad about the book hangover but damn….imma go stew about this for the next month…
February 11, 2025
Jesus!!!!
Absolute perfection
Honestly I’ve been ACHING for more after mayhem I’ve been in a drought!!!
But I get this incredible arc in my inbox and omg !!
It gave me all I needed but as we are here I NEED MORE PLEASE.
Honestly Ashlynn could write a detailed grocery list and it would be a masterpiece.
Okay I’ll just sit here and beg for more thanks 🙏
🎧Audiobook review : listening to this book finally and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest! Jamie’s voice ringing through my ears was exactly what I needed .
Absolute perfection
Honestly I’ve been ACHING for more after mayhem I’ve been in a drought!!!
But I get this incredible arc in my inbox and omg !!
It gave me all I needed but as we are here I NEED MORE PLEASE.
Honestly Ashlynn could write a detailed grocery list and it would be a masterpiece.
Okay I’ll just sit here and beg for more thanks 🙏
🎧Audiobook review : listening to this book finally and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest! Jamie’s voice ringing through my ears was exactly what I needed .
May 20, 2024
The Carvers Deadly Symphony Part 1 should only be read AFTER you read Chaos. And if you haven’t read Chaos or Mayhem then get your ass in gear and get to it because both books are a dark masterpiece. I’m gonna start by say how much I absolutely love Ashlynn’s writing! It’s dark, gritty and her storytelling sinks its claws into you and won’t let go. This novella gives us insight on your favorite psychopath and mine Jameson and how he came to learn about Jade and more about his background. I absolutely loved that we could read all his thoughts and how his mind worked. I was so lucky to be a BETA reader for this novella, Ashlynn is not only an amazing writer but a super kick ass chick too.
May 21, 2024
**MUST READ CHAOS FIRST, OR YOU WILL BE LOST**
This is just what I needed to get out of my reading slump from Mayhem… but now I’m still left wanting MORE!!
I loved getting to know Jameson(Jaime) from his POV and inside his head. He may be TOTALLY deranged, but this is where we find out why he is the way he is and some insight to what has already happened in the series. I can’t wait for Part 2 to see where The Carver takes us next, and what else he may bring to light!!
ASHLYNN!! TRULY AMAZING AGAIN!!
You are on your way to writing the BEST Dark, Twisted, Horror Romance Series EVER!! I can’t wait for the next parts to the story of our wonderfully dark and twisted trio!!
This is just what I needed to get out of my reading slump from Mayhem… but now I’m still left wanting MORE!!
I loved getting to know Jameson(Jaime) from his POV and inside his head. He may be TOTALLY deranged, but this is where we find out why he is the way he is and some insight to what has already happened in the series. I can’t wait for Part 2 to see where The Carver takes us next, and what else he may bring to light!!
ASHLYNN!! TRULY AMAZING AGAIN!!
You are on your way to writing the BEST Dark, Twisted, Horror Romance Series EVER!! I can’t wait for the next parts to the story of our wonderfully dark and twisted trio!!
May 21, 2024
Alright, housekeeping first... There is a trigger list read it before diving in. This is not a standalone! Reading Chaos is a must before this novella! It takes place before & during Chaos you will be lost if you read this novella first. I could not put it down! Now it's no secret that I'm obsessed with Jameson/The Carver & this novella solidified it. I absolutely love getting as much detail as possible behind characters & what makes them tick & this novella does just that. I will absolutely be on the edge of my seat until part 2 comes out.
May 17, 2024
Make sure you read CHAOS before reading this... That being said. I didn't know how badly I needed this until I read it. Jamie is my favorite and this novella OMG. You get to see the inner workings of Jameson and I loved every minute of it. You will love his sense of humor. This author is an automatic buy, she made us fall in love with this troubled soul with her beautiful words and I can't wait to read more. You need to read this....5⭐
May 18, 2024
I already loved Jamie, but d@mn I’m even more obsessed with him now!! I cannot WAIT for part 2…
I thoroughly enjoyed the darkness & depravity and his inner monologue had me in tears LAUGHING at points 😂
I felt so connected to the story, Jamie and The Carver, and their world. The writing captured the trauma and emotion so so freaking well!
This is an erotic horror novella so please check the triggers!!
I thoroughly enjoyed the darkness & depravity and his inner monologue had me in tears LAUGHING at points 😂
I felt so connected to the story, Jamie and The Carver, and their world. The writing captured the trauma and emotion so so freaking well!
This is an erotic horror novella so please check the triggers!!
May 21, 2024
Before reading this novella make sure you have read Chaos by Ashlynn or it will not make much sense.
This book answers so many of the questions I had after reading Chaos.
I loved the insight into Jameson/The Carver’s mind. His point of view was really well written. I feel like I understand him more after reading this novella and he is still my favourite out of all the boys.
I cannot wait for the second part!!
This book answers so many of the questions I had after reading Chaos.
I loved the insight into Jameson/The Carver’s mind. His point of view was really well written. I feel like I understand him more after reading this novella and he is still my favourite out of all the boys.
I cannot wait for the second part!!
May 21, 2024
First off thanks for the arc opportunity !
Second omg , i absolutely devoured this . I loved reading about Jamie , made me understand him a little better. And the spice omg it was perfect. Ashlynn i absolutely love your writing , you write the dark romance so beautifully .
One of my favorite quotes of the book because I couldn’t just choose one: “can’t talk sh*t if you have no voice, now can you, you dumb c**t?”
Second omg , i absolutely devoured this . I loved reading about Jamie , made me understand him a little better. And the spice omg it was perfect. Ashlynn i absolutely love your writing , you write the dark romance so beautifully .
One of my favorite quotes of the book because I couldn’t just choose one: “can’t talk sh*t if you have no voice, now can you, you dumb c**t?”
May 18, 2024
Oh.My.God.
This novellla!!!! I couldn’t put it down.. for a novella it had me crying & yelling & 🥵 through out it all.
It’s definitely dark so read those trigger warnings.
It also is not a standalone novella and you need to read book 1 before this.
My heart broke for Jamie in this.. seeing his version of things & his thought process.. it broke me.
I need part 2 already!!
This novellla!!!! I couldn’t put it down.. for a novella it had me crying & yelling & 🥵 through out it all.
It’s definitely dark so read those trigger warnings.
It also is not a standalone novella and you need to read book 1 before this.
My heart broke for Jamie in this.. seeing his version of things & his thought process.. it broke me.
I need part 2 already!!
May 18, 2024
Must read chaos. Jaime was already my favorite, the hard to get, the insane one of the bunch. Ah this makes me love him even more. Beautiful written Ashlynn. It's more then what I was expecting it to be. It's the inner working of Jaime. Makes my heart melt for them. I can't wait to read part 2, and the rest of the series.
May 18, 2024
A whole novella dedicated to Jamie!? Yes please!
This novella puts you in the mind of the carver. Why is he so ruthless? Why is he detached? You’ll have to read to find out.
I loved every single minute of Jamie’s unhinged self. He’s been my favorite since Chaos and getting a whole story of him was just icing on the cake.
This novella puts you in the mind of the carver. Why is he so ruthless? Why is he detached? You’ll have to read to find out.
I loved every single minute of Jamie’s unhinged self. He’s been my favorite since Chaos and getting a whole story of him was just icing on the cake.
May 19, 2024
Disclaimer in order to understand this novella please read chaos first! That being said I am so glad Jamie got his own book but my heart breaks for him I finished it the day I got the arc I just couldn't set it down. VERY DARK THO SO PLEASE Read triggers before reading I need to read part 2 Ashlynn babes you didn't disappoint! Chapter 9 Is a tear jerker. And chapter 4 was chefs kiss !
May 22, 2024
Holy moley hold onto your heart's because Jameson aka the Carver is in the house and he's on a mission. Now, you have to have read Chaos and Mayhem to understand just who the Carver is and why he's the way he is as this book takes you back to the beginning of our 3 boy's Spade, Dario, Jameson's obsession with Jade. This is just part 1 but it pack's a punch so get ready. This is a quick read and oh so good.
If you need a TW this book is not for you.
If you need a TW this book is not for you.
May 19, 2024
OBSESSEDDDD is not even close to how i feel about this book.
This is the perfect addition to this series! Jameson is my fav and this soldifies so much as to why he is my favorite. He is soo unhinged and i love it! I love that we got to see chaos through his eyes! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
This is the perfect addition to this series! Jameson is my fav and this soldifies so much as to why he is my favorite. He is soo unhinged and i love it! I love that we got to see chaos through his eyes! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
May 19, 2024
Absolutely amazing! Definitely gives you more of an idea of why Jameson is the way he is. Plus there’s tiny bits of dark humor in there for your dark and twisted readers 😈🖤
Cannot wait for part two!
Cannot wait for part two!
May 20, 2024
Omg I’m so in love with Jamie I’m so glad you wrote his story again an amazing read Ashlynn I love the world you can take me into can’t wait for part 2 anyone thinking of reading this do so it more then worth your time absolutely loved it chef kiss
May 22, 2024
This novella is perfect for those who don't fully understand Jamie or all his personalities. Personally, jamie was my least favorite, simply for the fact that I didn't understand how he operates and why he does. This novella fills in so many blanks and shows the full spectrum of Jamie and makes you not be able to not love or enjoy his personality.
May 25, 2024
This book was everything I loved getting into the Carver/Jamie head this novella was everything I didn't know I needed. In every book I have read by Ashlynn author I have loved I can't wait to read more of this novella and more of this series thank you Ashlynn for sharing this book with us.
April 14, 2025
WOW! I am unsure if I should hate Jameson or crown him the most unhinged King of Chaos. I love him one minute and I want him 💀 the next. Will he save Jade? Will he hurt “friends” he’s very close to! A great short read to help you understand Jameson from Book 1, Chaos.
May 21, 2024
F..k this one is totally off the rails!!! Like excuse me Ms Ashlynn. You must Chaos before you read this one!!
The Carver is Jameson’s other personality. He has a thirst for blood and more blood!
The Carver is Jameson’s other personality. He has a thirst for blood and more blood!
January 27, 2025
A quick little novella from jameson’s POV, short, spicy and pitch black!!!
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