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Maniac Cop: The Official Novelization
In the heart of New York City, innocent people are being slaughtered in cold blood-by someone wearing a police uniform. As fear grips the streets, rookie officer Jack Forrest becomes the prime suspect after the brutal murder of his own wife. But Jack isn't the killer... and the real threat is far more terrifying.
Lieutenant Frank McCrae's investigation uncovers a horrifying a relentless, inhuman force is stalking the city-a man once sworn to serve and protect, now back from the grave and out for blood.
As the body count rises and the department closes ranks, McCrae and Forrest must race to uncover the secret behind the badge before the city is drowned in its own blood.
From the cult horror film comes a chilling novelization filled with suspense, action, and undead vengeance-Maniac Cop is back on patrol.
Based on the screenplay by Larry Cohen
Lieutenant Frank McCrae's investigation uncovers a horrifying a relentless, inhuman force is stalking the city-a man once sworn to serve and protect, now back from the grave and out for blood.
As the body count rises and the department closes ranks, McCrae and Forrest must race to uncover the secret behind the badge before the city is drowned in its own blood.
From the cult horror film comes a chilling novelization filled with suspense, action, and undead vengeance-Maniac Cop is back on patrol.
Based on the screenplay by Larry Cohen
201 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2025
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April 25, 2025
I don't know how he keeps doing this, but Christian has managed to turn what I'm sure is a garbage movie into a very interesting nostalgia tale.
You can visualise the terrible 80s makeup effects and prosthetics and far too pink blood that the movie likely used, and all of that because of the imagery and scenes that Christian sets with his detailed words.
Straight onto MC2 for me!
You can visualise the terrible 80s makeup effects and prosthetics and far too pink blood that the movie likely used, and all of that because of the imagery and scenes that Christian sets with his detailed words.
Straight onto MC2 for me!
April 24, 2026
As a fan of 80s slashers, I really enjoyed this novelization.
Maniac Cop has never been a great movie (even by 80s slasher standards) but nostalgia plays a big role here, and you can picture Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell as you read through this book.
Great violence and gore and suspenseful sequences.
I love that older horror movies are getting novelizations. Please do Waxwork next.
Maniac Cop has never been a great movie (even by 80s slasher standards) but nostalgia plays a big role here, and you can picture Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell as you read through this book.
Great violence and gore and suspenseful sequences.
I love that older horror movies are getting novelizations. Please do Waxwork next.
July 3, 2025
This was a ‘break neck pace’ read for me. I loved the action and the kills were so horrific! I love slashers and this one did not disappoint! I’m definitely going to read parts 2&3 soon!
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