The Bad Ones: A Novel By Melissa Albert

In "The Bad Ones," bestselling author Melissa Albert returns with a supernatural horror novel that explores the sinister magical history of a small town. Four people vanish without a trace in a single winter's night, including Nora's estranged best friend, Becca. As Nora tries to unravel the truth of Becca's disappearance, she discovers a darkness in her town's past and a series of coded messages left by Becca.

These clues lead Nora to a piece of local lore: a legendary goddess of forgotten origins who played a role in Nora and Becca's childhood games. As Nora delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself confronting the occult power of childhood play and artistic creation, as well as the razor-thin line between make-believe and belief.

"The Bad Ones" is an arresting crossover horror fantasy that explores the complexities of semi-toxic best friendship and the supernatural forces that can shape our lives. Albert's writing is atmospheric and evocative, drawing readers into a world where magic and darkness lurk just beneath the surface.

The novel is a poison-pen love letter to the power of storytelling and the ways in which our childhood experiences can shape our adult lives. Readers who enjoy dark fantasy and horror will be captivated by "The Bad Ones" and its exploration of the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination. 📚❤️