The Scary States of America is a story about a man named Jason Specter, an investigator in paranormal things, keeping track of every out of the ordinary event in the U.S.A. There is a scary story about each state. Monsters, aliens, big foot, the skunk ape, ghosts, and haunted houses are the major topics. This is the story from Georgia. Judy and Russell moved into a house they bought at an auction. One day, Judy saw blood dripping from the walls. They called the police and the police took samples of blood from every room to get them tested. When they call Jason for help he finds names of people on the inside of the wall. When he looks up those names he finds that they were all murdered by the same serial killer. Mark Fredrickson, the serial killer, use to live in the couple's house and was put to death on December fifth. December fifth just so happens to be when the blood oozed from the walls. When the lab sends the results of the blood back it is different types of human blood which Jason believes is the blood from each of the victims.
The story from Georgia is my favorite story because I found it the spookiest. However, I loved this whole book because I like scary stories and true stories which is this whole book. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good spooky story and will not get freaked out easily. This was a great book, and I would definitely read it again. ( )

Reviewed by Lynn Crow for TeensReadToo.com

THE SCARY STATES OF AMERICA is a collection of 50 short stories, one for each state, about paranormal experiences ranging from ghosts and supernatural creatures to aliens and crop circles. The stories are framed by the narrative of Jason Specter, a 12-year-old collector of all things scary and bizarre. Though presented as "true" stories from readers Jason has reached through his website, both the character of Jason and the stories are fictional, though the cover notes they are "based on true events."

The variety of the stories is what makes them most appealing. Some are standard fare: the hitchhiking ghost, the aliens who kidnap people to run invasive tests on them. Many, however, are unusual takes on the familiar, like the vicious Bigfoot a bear photographer runs into and the heartbroken ghost haunting a toy store, or unique creatures and tales which will be new to most readers, like those of the skunk ape and the shadow people. Part of the enjoyment is in wondering how much of each story might really have happened, and what you would do in similar situations.

Be warned: many of the stories are quite scary, and some rather graphic when it comes to blood and gore. Many times the teller of the tale barely survives to tell about it, and some have come out of it quite a bit worse for wear. The most exciting stories are those in which Jason plays a direct part, often risking life and limb. Readers will appreciate his skeptical yet open-minded approach.

Though those hoping to catch a glimpse into real recorded paranormal events will have to look elsewhere, this book will make a fun read for those who simply like a good scare. Bring it along to your next campfire or sleepover and read a few aloud in the dark. Chills are guaranteed! ( )