by Aaron Blabey
Part of The Bad Guys, book 12
First published 2020
Wolf stares in shock as his friend Snake displays abilities no one saw coming. Dark powers emerge from Snake's past, and shadowy figures appear as his allies. Doors to other dimensions crack open around them. Snake acquires mysterious cloaks that signal his true intentions. The revelation forces Wolf to question everything he thought he knew about his teammate. Meanwhile, Agent Fox's history becomes far more complicated than anyone expected. Her backstory unfolds in ways that change the entire dynamic of their group. Wolf and his gang must navigate these shocking discoveries about two key members of their circle. The friends face their most dangerous situation yet. Snake's transformation threatens everything they've built together. The emergence of interdimensional threats and evil partnerships pushes the group beyond their usual adventures into genuinely perilous territory. Wolf must decide whether he can still trust Snake, while grappling with Fox's hidden past. The bonds between the gang members stretch to their breaking point as secrets explode into the open.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, secret-past
192 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks
Content warnings: violence