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Cliche: Episodes 1-3
The first three mind-bending episodes of Cliché are now together under one roof!From award-winning author Jeff Menapace comes Cliché, a series of short books to follow the twisted insanity that was the novel Numb. Cliché: Episodes 1-3 Cliché: Episode One - Honky-tonk - Calvin wakes to finds himself as an unwelcomed guest in a rough-and-tumble Honkytonk. Cliché: Episode Two - Slasher - Calvin wakes to find himself as a new camp counselor in the 1980’s, where a vicious killer is mowing down—what else?—camp counselors. Cliché: Episode Three - Zombies??? - Calvin wakes in an abandoned hospital where he will have to do battle with a horde of…zombies? What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and his award-winning “Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★ "I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★ "If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★ “The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★ "Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★ "If you like Stephen King and Joe Hill, you will love Jeff Menapace. One of the best horror books I have read in awhile.” ★★★★★ "Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2020
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About the author
Jeff Menapace
42 books714 followersA native of the Philadelphia area, Jeff has published multiple works in both fiction and non-fiction. In 2011 he was the recipient of the Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror.
In March of 2014, his novel BAD GAMES was a #1 Kindle bestseller and is now being optioned as a feature film.
Free time for Jeff is spent watching horror movies, The Three Stooges, and mixed martial arts. He loves steak and more steak, thinks the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the greatest movie ever, wants to pet a lion some day, and hates spiders.
In March of 2014, his novel BAD GAMES was a #1 Kindle bestseller and is now being optioned as a feature film.
Free time for Jeff is spent watching horror movies, The Three Stooges, and mixed martial arts. He loves steak and more steak, thinks the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the greatest movie ever, wants to pet a lion some day, and hates spiders.
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March 3, 2021
‘It is what it is...or is it?’
Racing into oblivion: Angela the player, Calvin the slayer - let the games begin...
Cliche 1 - ‘Just having a beer with some buddies.’
Cliche 2 - ‘Lights, camera, action...cut, cut, cut!’
Cliche 3 - ‘Dead or undead? That is the question.’
This book consists of three linked, unique and highly intelligent mini-horror stories which work independently to a repeating 3-part mainstay Holleywood movie - actors in the stables, on the set and keeping track/observation - chapter structure to the book, and which all involve control and power over an individual, besides in a much broader sense, and how evil, selfish and avaricious intentions from seemingly unknown mysterious dark forces can affect one’s life chances and all round future prospects.
Great lighthearted fun that just beggars belief.
Highly recommended.
Rating: 4.3 power-mad, radiant stars.
Note: These stories follow on from the author’s novel ‘Numb’ (excellent!). Consequently, this story should be read first in order to understand the main protagonists characters and their ‘special’ relationship. You will not be disappointed!
Racing into oblivion: Angela the player, Calvin the slayer - let the games begin...
Cliche 1 - ‘Just having a beer with some buddies.’
Cliche 2 - ‘Lights, camera, action...cut, cut, cut!’
Cliche 3 - ‘Dead or undead? That is the question.’
This book consists of three linked, unique and highly intelligent mini-horror stories which work independently to a repeating 3-part mainstay Holleywood movie - actors in the stables, on the set and keeping track/observation - chapter structure to the book, and which all involve control and power over an individual, besides in a much broader sense, and how evil, selfish and avaricious intentions from seemingly unknown mysterious dark forces can affect one’s life chances and all round future prospects.
Great lighthearted fun that just beggars belief.
Highly recommended.
Rating: 4.3 power-mad, radiant stars.
Note: These stories follow on from the author’s novel ‘Numb’ (excellent!). Consequently, this story should be read first in order to understand the main protagonists characters and their ‘special’ relationship. You will not be disappointed!
September 26, 2020
Spectacular! Did not know what to expect from the Cliché series and ended up unable to pull myself away until the conclusion. Yes - it is that good! Jeff Menapace consistently imagines and creates addicting, original, and spellbinding plots.
Always bummed when I hear: "Audible hopes you have enjoyed this program." because the endings come up way too fast for me. { = o p
The multiple narrators did a fantastic job and had my full attention start to finish.
Always bummed when I hear: "Audible hopes you have enjoyed this program." because the endings come up way too fast for me. { = o p
The multiple narrators did a fantastic job and had my full attention start to finish.
January 23, 2021
What the WHAT?! The Cliche Episodes (1-3) are intense short stories following up Numb (previously titled Hair of the Bitch). Cal's messed up predicament continues as he is thrown into to another fight for survial.
This is definitely an original story, at least for me! I could easily see Numb and the Cliche Episodes created into a survival video game like Mortal Combat or similar. Maybe a talented and creative game developer or movie production company will snatch this up soon! In the meantime, hope you will give it a read this weekend!
This is definitely an original story, at least for me! I could easily see Numb and the Cliche Episodes created into a survival video game like Mortal Combat or similar. Maybe a talented and creative game developer or movie production company will snatch this up soon! In the meantime, hope you will give it a read this weekend!
May 13, 2020
I've read these first three installments of Cliche that follow the novel Numb, and have loved all of them, so far. It's definitely something different, fun, and a bit on the disturbing side which is a good thing in this genre. I can't wait to see what's next for Calvin. And with how #3 ended, the next one is bound to be good!
July 23, 2020
I really liked this book. Now I'm waiting on the next one...
May 27, 2025
Cliche: Episode One, Two, Three
I was getting pretty comfortable with Caleb and other characters. Then as characters transitioned Jeff’s style comforted me with traditional expectations. Ouch!…he pulled the rug out from beneath me with the Cliche series. A definite different method of construction story telling. I like the change. I needed it without knowing I needed it. But what caught me most of all was the ‘self talk’. You climbed into my head Jeff. I WAS talking to myself, but no I wasn’t, I just thought I was. Interesting artistry.
Now…on for more of the Numb series, and others.
I was getting pretty comfortable with Caleb and other characters. Then as characters transitioned Jeff’s style comforted me with traditional expectations. Ouch!…he pulled the rug out from beneath me with the Cliche series. A definite different method of construction story telling. I like the change. I needed it without knowing I needed it. But what caught me most of all was the ‘self talk’. You climbed into my head Jeff. I WAS talking to myself, but no I wasn’t, I just thought I was. Interesting artistry.
Now…on for more of the Numb series, and others.
September 15, 2024
crazy exciting
People should not be treated like Calvin is treated, but he is making the best of a bad situation that he does not understand.
I love watching Calvin as he figures things out and beats the hell out of everyone who gets in his way. Can’t wait for the next book in series.
I highly recommend this book!
People should not be treated like Calvin is treated, but he is making the best of a bad situation that he does not understand.
I love watching Calvin as he figures things out and beats the hell out of everyone who gets in his way. Can’t wait for the next book in series.
I highly recommend this book!
January 8, 2023
Cliche Episodes 1-3
Fast paced, action packed. With humour and originality!
Absolutely loved these books! Read them in a day and a half, couldn’t put them down!
Keep em coming please!!!!
Fast paced, action packed. With humour and originality!
Absolutely loved these books! Read them in a day and a half, couldn’t put them down!
Keep em coming please!!!!
September 11, 2020
Good read
Excellent would recommend to read looking forward to reading more from.This author. Hopefully he adds to.This series. Would definitely read w
Excellent would recommend to read looking forward to reading more from.This author. Hopefully he adds to.This series. Would definitely read w
December 9, 2020
I love Jeff Menapace books. This was enjoyable, although it’s not my favourite one by this author.
February 2, 2021
Love it!!!
I couldnt stop reading it. Definatly not what I was expecting after the first book.. Can't wait to read what happens next!!!
I couldnt stop reading it. Definatly not what I was expecting after the first book.. Can't wait to read what happens next!!!
April 20, 2021
Ok Jeff! I have work to do, a life to lead and I CANNOT PUT YOUR BOOKS DOWN! 😂 5000 stars to you!
May 1, 2021
Fun read!
Anti heroes are hard not to like, at least for me😁 I am truly looking forward to more like this. I've always been a sucker for gore...
Anti heroes are hard not to like, at least for me😁 I am truly looking forward to more like this. I've always been a sucker for gore...
May 23, 2022
JUST WEIRD ENUF
to keep me coming back for more. The topic can plot are super out of the ordinary and spellbinding. I will definitely be checking out more of Menapace novels!
to keep me coming back for more. The topic can plot are super out of the ordinary and spellbinding. I will definitely be checking out more of Menapace novels!
April 3, 2024
Cliche Episodes 1-3
I was hesitant to read this one but I am so glad that I did. Definitely a great read!! Your imagination is amazing.
I was hesitant to read this one but I am so glad that I did. Definitely a great read!! Your imagination is amazing.
October 6, 2025
It's an awesome book from an awesome author.
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