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Mama's Madness Kindle Edition

by Billy Ray (BR) Chitwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars (199)
A story inspired by a northern California news account a few years ago ... Some of the details in this fictional penning are true. Some of the details are exaggerated and are simply the work of the author's imagination. What is clearly evidenced in this novel is the coldness of a mother's heart and the madness of her cruelty. The mind cannot comprehend lives the children depicted here were forced to endure: from black punishment closets of hell, kitchen tables used for crudely performed operations, to a high sierra execution by fire. The terror is real. The pain is vicariously felt. Unbelievable? Yes, it is unbelievable that such depravity, such MAMA'S MADNESS exists in our world. Accept the embellishments with the truth.
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  1. Print length
    353 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    June 21, 2018
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. File size
    454 KB
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable 21 Feb 2012 By S. Al-Amri - Published on Amazon.comFormat:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseIt is hard to believe that such awful people live among us. I can't say that I enjoyed this book since the subject matter was so horrible. But the writing was very good and I could not put it down.

"Excellent Read" By Timothy T. - See all my reviews5-Star Review
An excellently written story about an abused protagonist (Tammie Jo), her sociopathic mama, and the senseless crimes that Mama and her accomplices commit... Chitwood's ability to interweave the profile of a monster, the coming of age and redemption of a girl, and a fascinating multiple-murder investigation is masterful. I highly recommend "Mama's Madness" for lovers of gritty murder investigations that include the perpetrator's, victim's, and detectives' point-of-views.

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When researching the actual crimes that took place in California in the mid-1980s, it was difficult to wrap my mind around the terrible acts of punishment this mother meted out to her children and the awful murders that followed. My fictional "Mama's Madness" was inspired by some of these actual events.

This was a tough book to write and there were times when my emotions were raw. This novel has a different ending and some novel action scenes than the actual case referenced, but the punishments and the fiery murders are all real. My ending for 'Mama' is different from California's ending for 'Mama.'

The world simply had to know that such evil exists in our world. We must protect our children from such madness.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DCFWNX7
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 454 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars (199)

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Billy Ray Chitwood

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​A Dreamer! A Wanderlust! The world needs such fools as we to write our books, our poetry, our posts, our songs, and paint our canvas of beauty - to offset the madness that plagues the soul.

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FICTION (SOME INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS! - NON-FICTION - QUALITY READING

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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
199 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book engaging and awesomely written, with one review noting how the author skillfully wove the narrative together. The story quality receives mixed reactions - while some praise it as a fictional account based on true crime, others criticize the poor ending. The emotional content is also mixed, with several customers describing it as a sad and chilling read.
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16 customers mention engaging, 15 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as a fascinating piece of fiction that keeps readers interested until the end.
Great Read !!!Read more
...good read... mamas madness was sickening and I can't believe this is based on a true story.Read more
Very interesting and very sadRead more
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, kept me engrossed from the start to the finish....Read more
7 customers mention writing quality, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting how the author skillfully wove the narrative together.
...But the writing was very good and I could not put it down.Read more
Very well written, engrossing.Read more
A well writen book that takes you right into the lives of the people feel the fear and the horror of this storyRead more
...I am glad to see the silver lining of this book.It was well written.Read more
5 customers mention content, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the content of the book to be good.
...issues and at times there was too much repetition, but overall a good book. I appreciated the author's epilogue which gave the story more meaning.Read more
Great book!! 😊Read more
...Great work!Read more
Good book!Read more
7 customers mention story quality, 4 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some finding it excellent and based on true crime, while others criticize the poor ending.
...the fictional story based on true crime was very good. The ending however was very disappointing....Read more
I pretty well enjoyed most of the book. However, it came to a rather abrupt ending leaving me with questions unanswered.Read more
Very good story with a really poor ending. Finish the book and tie up the loose ends....Read more
...The ending however was very disappointing. More should have been written about the trial and the punishment of Mama.Read more
5 customers mention emotional, 2 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed reactions to the emotional content of the book, with some finding it very sad and chilling, while one customer describes it as a horrifying story of abuse.
Very sad chilling book, just how horrible and cruel people can be , very sickining, heart breaking for Tammi Jo, no one deserves that kind of...Read more
Was a page turner. Made me feel many emotions through words & that is what makes a book worth readingRead more
Such a sad story. The horrifying story of abuse so intense that it's hard to believe....Read more
Very interesting and very sadRead more

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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very intense
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014
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    I thought this book at first was to descriptive on what torture the girl went through at first. This book keeps you interested until the end. Mothers that even consider doing any of these things to their children, are evil, sick people. I am glad to see the silver lining of this book.It was well written.
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  • eden
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bone-chilling fiction imitates life
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2013
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    Mr. Chitwood writes a fascinating piece of fiction, but it's a difficult book to read. Why? Because it involves difficult subject matter -- child abuse, sexual abuse, and murder of one's own children.

    The main character - "Mama" is a despicable human being. She is, in fact, by virtue of her acts - inhuman. And then you remember this is based on a true story. It is sobering to read fiction that is so frightening and imitates life.

    As a news junkie and observer of the human psyche, I'm all too aware of the horrific acts humanity imposes upon itself - through acts of war, in the name of religion, and in many instances, via the instability of the mind. The landscape of Mama's mind is dark indeed, and the worst part is she shares it with the people around her. As the reader, we see the results of her warped way of thinking.

    I commend Mr. Chitwood for not being gratuitous with his description of the horror. He allowed the story to dictate how much detail was needed. Mama's wrath in itself was bone-chilling enough, and the author did a very good job of conveying this.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
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    I found this book very interesting. To think a mother could do the things that this mother does, and not only to her children, is beyond belief! What kind of mother does these things? This work of fiction is loosely based on real events. I enjoyed this book very much!
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  • avid reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quite a plot
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014
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    I pretty well enjoyed most of the book. However, it came to a rather abrupt ending leaving me with questions unanswered.
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  • Karen Ingalls
    4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
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    A chilling and disturbing story based on a true event. I had difficulty putting the book down hoping that the main character would be found and punished. There were some editorial issues and at times there was too much repetition, but overall a good book. I appreciated the author's epilogue which gave the story more meaning.
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  • Timothy M. Tays
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mama's Madness: Excellent writing about a depraved subject
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012
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    "Mama's Madness" by Billy Ray Chitwood is an excellently written story about an abused protagonist (Tammie Jo), her sociopathic mama, and the senseless crimes that Mama and her accomplices commit and are eventually held accountable for. As unsettling as the characters and their behavior may be, Chitwood manages to almost balance their menace with the goodness and dedication of law enforcement and Tammie Jo's struggle to reconcile her environment with her possible future (or her lack of a future if Mama is left unrestrained). Chitwood's ability to interweave the profile of a monster, the coming of age and redemption of a girl, and a fascinating multiple-murder investigation is masterful. I highly recommend "Mama's Madness" for lovers of gritty murder investigations that include the perpetrator's, victim's, and detectives' point-of-views. I will certainly continue reading Mr. Chitwood's body of work.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer Glenda
    2.0 out of 5 stars An Unnatural Voice
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2014
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    Truthfully, I couldn't finish reading this. The author tends to use uncommon words that tend to make the reader constantly aware of his presence. What we want is for him to disappear so we can enjoy the story. But he won't. He over-explains things, rather than let the story be so clear that we don't need this author intrusion. I would suggest taking some fiction writing courses. He needs to learn how to tell a story.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sad
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014
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    reading this book brought me to tears but I still couldn't put it down. good read...

    mamas madness was sickening and I can't believe this is based on a true story.
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