Memorials by Richard Chizmar follows three college students who embark on a road trip in 1983 to document roadside memorials for a class project, only to uncover a chilling pattern of supernatural symbols. The trio, from a small college, initially sets out to complete their final project for an American Studies course. What begins as a fun weeklong journey across long stretches of empty roads—with nightly campfires and growing camaraderie—soon takes a darker turn.
As they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere shifts. The air feels heavier, and the mood less lighthearted. They begin to notice more memorials bearing strange, unsettling symbols that suggest something sinister. It soon becomes clear they may be being watched—or followed—especially when their vehicle and belongings are tampered with. The group starts to question whether the roadside deaths were truly accidents, or if someone—or something—is behind them.
This was my second time reading a book by Richard Chizmar, and I enjoyed this one just as much as the other. He does a great job of creating a spooky, unsettling atmosphere. The book was longer than I expected, and in my opinion, could have been trimmed down. The suspense builds gradually throughout, although the ending wasn't my favorite. Still, there were some twists and turns that genuinely surprised me. Horror fans who enjoy supernatural elements might find this an engaging read. I’d definitely consider reading more of Chizmar’s work.
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