First published 1998
Elvira faces trouble when her young neighbor Brad starts believing he has transformed into a werewolf. The boy begins behaving like a beast, frightening everyone around him. His strange actions alarm the other residents, who grow increasingly hostile toward Brad. The situation escalates as neighbors turn against the confused young man. Elvira must step in to protect Brad from their growing anger. The gothic television hostess finds herself caught between a friend who has lost touch with reality and a community ready to take matters into their own hands. She works to save Brad before the neighborhood's fear leads to violence against him.
Genres: mystery, horror, thriller, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Brad
128 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence