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We’ve Already Gone Too Far is Out Now!

Welcome to the world my second book baby!

We’ve Already Gone Too Far is available in paperback and Kindle/KU

It’s crazy to think that this book was just a twinkle in my eye, even when I got back from Scares That Care Authorcon in April. I knew I wanted to create a book of short stories ready for the Books and Brews event, but apart from the two pre-published shorts I wanted to put in the book (In Bocca Al Lupo and Monastery Blood Moon), I had no idea what I might write.

The advice I received was “Start and end strong” and I’m thrilled to say that the first story, Jeff Through the Trees, has been widely received as a firm favourite, and the finishing title, We’ve Already Gone Too Far, seems to be a close second.

That said, each one of the 8 nasty tales has been receiving love from all around the globe, and it has been incredible reading the reviews on Goodreads. Thank you to everyone who has picked up the book so far.

We’ve Already Gone Too Far is available in paperback, Kindle, and KU, and you can grab your copy by clicking the button below.

News

We’ve Already Gone Too Far

After a busy few months, I’m back with a brand new collection and some exciting news!

We’ve Already Gone Too Far is coming soon, with rave reviews coming in from early readers.

“This is chessboard horror. MJ Mars has arranged each story, each piece, into its proper place with sinister precision, daring the reader to make the first move. Narratively, she’s always three steps ahead of you, waiting to unearth fears you didn’t know you had. From urban legends to aliens, cryptids to curses, this author wants to play a game, if you’re up for it.” – Nick Roberts, author of Mean Spirited and The Exorcist’s House.

“After a stellar debut, Mars shows she can sink her teeth into you regardless of the setting with We’ve Already Gone Too Far. I had a blast with this collection, and you will too!” – John Durgin, author of Kosa and The Cursed Among Us.

“MJ Mars’ quirkiness and unusual combination of settings and plot details are both charming and absolutely brilliant. She has a sharp and ingenious sense of humour that most people couldn’t execute in such terrifying, violent, and creepy works.” – Megan Stockton, author of Bluejay and Lovely, Dark & Deep.

We’ve Already Gone Too Far

A father takes his son on a camping trip but isn’t sure who he brings home. When passengers begin to disappear from her flight, a cabin crew member faces the childhood fears she thought she’d long overcome. At his mother’s funeral, a magician contemplates a family curse. Two graduates listen to a retired soldier talking about his participation in a death-defying experiment, and a punk band trying to be polite at a high-brow art installation step up when monsters attack.

These stories and more await you in We’ve Already Gone Too Far, 8 Nasty Little Tales by MJ Mars.

We’re here for a bad time, not a long time.

Coming to Books and Brews?

Be one of the first to bag your copy of the paperback! Coming to Books and Brews on 3rd August, 2024? If so, you will be able to get your hands on the very first copies of We’ve Already Gone Too Far.

After having a blast at Authorcon in April, I can’t wait to see you all back in the US in a few weeks.