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Return of the Maniac
“Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!”
—Victor Miller, Writer of Friday the 13th
BARRICADE EVERY WINDOW. BOLT EVERY DOOR. THE MANIAC HAS RETURNED.
Ski Mask, the serial killer with multiple lives, faces his darkest hour in this heart stopping series finale!
As he hunts his murderous adversary, Platinum, a treacherous shadow of betrayal haunts his mind and fractures his focus.
Dr. Franklin Grimm’s frantic call for assistance couldn’t come at a worse time, forcing Ski Mask into a deadly pursuit of John Bromley through shadowed corners.
Obsessed with revenge, Ski Mask’s clouded mind turns an easy task lethal, leaving him exposed in a twisted game that tightens its chokehold, pushing him to sanity’s brink.
Can he conquer the horrors closing in, or fall as a helpless piece in a maniac’s deadly scheme?
The shattering finale of the Maniac on the Loose series, Return of the Maniac delivers a relentless, twist-laden horror ride that will unravel you to the final page.
—Victor Miller, Writer of Friday the 13th
BARRICADE EVERY WINDOW. BOLT EVERY DOOR. THE MANIAC HAS RETURNED.
Ski Mask, the serial killer with multiple lives, faces his darkest hour in this heart stopping series finale!
As he hunts his murderous adversary, Platinum, a treacherous shadow of betrayal haunts his mind and fractures his focus.
Dr. Franklin Grimm’s frantic call for assistance couldn’t come at a worse time, forcing Ski Mask into a deadly pursuit of John Bromley through shadowed corners.
Obsessed with revenge, Ski Mask’s clouded mind turns an easy task lethal, leaving him exposed in a twisted game that tightens its chokehold, pushing him to sanity’s brink.
Can he conquer the horrors closing in, or fall as a helpless piece in a maniac’s deadly scheme?
The shattering finale of the Maniac on the Loose series, Return of the Maniac delivers a relentless, twist-laden horror ride that will unravel you to the final page.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2025
About the author
Steve Hudgins
169 books121 followers"Steve Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!"
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
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Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
www.maniacontheloose.com
Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
---
Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
www.maniacontheloose.com
Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
August 11, 2025
Have you ever wondered what would happen if one serial killer looking for his next victim, encounters another serial killer looking for the same thing? That’s kind of what we get in this series, but Hudgins takes it to a whole new level. The plot twists are fast and furious. As is the style Hudgins has perfected, we get the perspective of different characters, each one revealing a new angle or motive. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, it takes off in another direction. There are plenty of heart pounding moments, and lots of scary fun. As a side note, I recommend watching Maniac on the Loose on YouTube. It’s just a snippet of the series, done with no budget, which adds to its charm, and an ending that made me burst out laughing.
September 2, 2025
The last installment!
Ah I forgot how good the finale was... brilliant.
This story is a follow on from book 2, (9 Lives of Ski Mask) but still a prequel to (Maniac in the Shadows).
Ski Mask must fight to bring back John Bromley to the hospital, but what other obstacles are in his way of doing that? What will happen to Claire? Will se reappear and face Ski Mask's wrath or not?
Loved it, sad it's ended but brilliant series!
Ah I forgot how good the finale was... brilliant.
This story is a follow on from book 2, (9 Lives of Ski Mask) but still a prequel to (Maniac in the Shadows).
Ski Mask must fight to bring back John Bromley to the hospital, but what other obstacles are in his way of doing that? What will happen to Claire? Will se reappear and face Ski Mask's wrath or not?
Loved it, sad it's ended but brilliant series!
April 20, 2026
Life Line for Ski Mask
The character Ski Mask is a cold blooded killer. But Claire finds herself taking in love with him. I've become hooked on his story too. His love of his pets, birds and dogs, cats make you see he isn't so bad.
I hope this isn't the last we read about Ski Mask.
The character Ski Mask is a cold blooded killer. But Claire finds herself taking in love with him. I've become hooked on his story too. His love of his pets, birds and dogs, cats make you see he isn't so bad.
I hope this isn't the last we read about Ski Mask.
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