The Bad Ones: A Novel

The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert is a supernatural horror novel about four mysterious disappearances in a small town with a dark magical past.

One winter night, four people vanish without a trace—including Nora’s estranged best friend, Becca. As Nora searches for answers, she uncovers her town’s hidden history and finds a series of coded messages Becca left behind. These clues point to a local legend—a forgotten goddess once tied to the games Nora and Becca played as children.

Blending horror and fantasy, The Bad Ones explores toxic friendship, the dark power of imagination, and the blurred line between make-believe and reality.