Lovely Bad Things: Hollow's Row 1

About this book

Halen St. James is a woman defined by her sharp intellect and her role in upholding the law, but a gruesome series of murders in the legendary town of Hollow’s Row threatens to shatter her carefully ordered world. Desperate to stop the violence, she faces an impossible choice: seek guidance from the one person who understands the darkest corners of the human psyche, even though he is the very man she helped lock away in an asylum for the criminally insane. Enter Kallum Locke, a brilliant expert on Nietzsche and the occult who views Halen as his ultimate game. Their reunion sparks an intense, volatile dynamic fueled by a dangerous bargain: his expertise in exchange for his freedom. As they delve into the morbid mysteries surrounding the town, they find themselves entangled in a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers dance where the line between hunter and prey continuously blurs. This gripping dark academia romance is a haunting exploration of obsession and psychological tension. With its lyrical prose and philosophical depth, the story pulls readers into a twisted web of secrets, serial killers, and forbidden desire. In the shadows of Hollow’s Row, trust is a liability, and the attraction between Halen and Kallum proves to be the most dangerous mystery of all.