# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at Black Hoof for an evening with bestselling author Richard Chizmar as he celebrates the release of the thrilling finale to his Boogeyman trilogy, Killing the Boogeyman.

Catch up on the entire series before joining us for an evening with Richard Chizmar, just after the release of Killing the Boogeyman. Fans of horror, mystery, true crime, and fictionalized nonfiction won’t want to miss this event. Chizmar is a New York Times bestselling author who has also collaborated with Stephen King and his son, W. H. Chizmar.

Book Description
The Boogeyman Trilogy
 * Chasing the Boogeyman (2021) — Set in 1988 in a quiet Maryland town, this chilling fictionalized true-crime story follows him as he investigates a series of murders     blamed on the terrifying Boogeyman.

 * Becoming the Boogeyman (2023) — Imprisoned killer Josh Gallagher communicates only with him, just as a new copycat killer begins recreating the original horrors.

 * Killing the Boogeyman (2026) — The trilogy’s final installment, releasing October 6, 2026. The imprisoned killer disappears—and bodies begin turning up again near his home.

Author Bio
RICHARD CHIZMAR is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author.
He is the co-author (with Stephen King) of the bestselling novella, Gwendy’s Button Box and the founder/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine and the Cemetery Dance Publications book imprint. He has edited more than 35 anthologies and his short fiction has appeared in dozens of publications, including multiple editions of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. He has won two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA’s Board of Trustee’s award.
You can follow Richard Chizmar on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/richardchizmar], 
Twitter [https://twitter.com/RichardChizmar], 
and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Richard_Chizmar/]. 
Also check out the Richard Chizmar Fan Page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144918599065279/about/] set up by his readers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leesburg/author-event-richard-chizmar-killing-the-boogeyman/200030632108117
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leesburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
- **lat**: 39.11507
- **long**: -77.56495
- **full address**: 11 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman being held?
  - **A:** Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 11 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman?
  - **A:** Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman is organized by Birch Tree Bookstore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leesburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Event: Richard Chizmar Killing the Boogeyman sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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