The Book of Joy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798233565786)

Joy is a monster, but you may end up loving her.

The Complete Book of Joy follows Joy Nuntio-a quiet, unsettlingly observant girl who grows into a brilliant, emotion-muted predator navigating a world filled with bullies, predators, grifters, and the powerful who prey on the vulnerable. From childhood wanderer to the whispered "Princess of Darkness," Joy moves through family tragedy, small-town secrets, cyber-intrigue, vigilante justice, and the darker corners of modern society with unnerving precision and an oddly tender devotion to the few she loves.

Presented as a series of interconnected stories spanning years of Joy's life, the book blends dark humor, psychological tension, feminist themes, and a razor-wire sense of morality as Joy confronts monsters of every size-and becomes one perfectly designed to hunt them. Atmospheric, unsettling, and unexpectedly heartfelt, this is a coming-of-age tale for readers who enjoy morally gray heroines, quiet horror, and character-driven thrillers where justice comes sharp, swift, and creatively delivered.

The Book of Joy is the gripping origin story of the Princess of Darkness - an anti-heroine both terrifying and unforgettable.

For readers who like their thrillers intelligent, unsettling, and unapologetically dark, and their female characters unapologetically strong.