"I loved Jason's story, Mayhem and a Monster, from the first reading. I immediately wanted to illustrate this exciting book." Elena Komonina-Illustrator

Down the squeaky stairs, through twisted shadows, a young boy and his small black cat take the evening’s rubbish out, but not without hesitation.  Is it a vivid imagination?  Is there really such a thing as a monster?  To find out, join in this journey as Mayhem and a Monster follows the boy’s adventure at this country farmhouse.  

Mayhem and a Monster...
A boy's adventure with his cat

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About the author

Jason H. Finck

The author of Mayhem and a Monster, Jason H. Finck, is a long-time resident of Northwestern Pennsylvania.  He currently lives on 59 acres of farmland with his wife and three teenage sons. 

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