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Synopsis
Something bad happened to little Barry at his nursery school, something he can't talk about with anyone--not his worried, struggling father Ramon, or Dr. Coleman, the therapist Ramon hired to help his traumatized son. The only one Barry talks to are his invisible, secret, special friends, who came to help him after the bad thing happened. The special friends promised Barry they would keep him safe. Then Barry learned that his friends had powers beyond his comprehension, and that sometimes, they take matters into their own hands.
Best Friends: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark horror novel centers on a traumatized child whose 'invisible friends' exact violent revenge. Contains disturbing implications of child abuse and supernatural horror with likely graphic violence perpetrated by supernatural entities.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, child harm, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy psychological horror will find this exploration of childhood trauma and supernatural vengeance deeply unsettling.