Bad Parts: A Supernatural Thriller

Brandon McNulty writes a supernatural thriller centered on Ash Hudson, a rock guitarist whose career ends after a severe hand injury. She returns to her hometown of Hollow Hills, Pennsylvania, seeking a cure for her condition. The town operates under a dark pact with a creek demon named Snare. Residents trade their diseased or injured body parts to the entity in exchange for healthy replacements. This arrangement binds them to the area, as leaving causes the new organs to vanish. Ash negotiates a deal with Snare. She promises to help the demon complete its organ collection. In return, she receives a functional hand and freedom for the townspeople to leave. Her band is close to a major performance, making her physical recovery urgent. Ash teams up with her estranged father to recruit new Traders. They must convince neighbors to sacrifice their own bodies. The community resists this request fiercely. Neighbors protect their new parts with violence and distrust. The narrative follows the race against time as Ash works to secure enough organs before her big show. The story examines the cost of ambition and the lengths people take to preserve their health. It draws on folklore traditions involving bargains with local spirits. The plot relies on tension between personal desire and communal survival. McNulty structures the tale around the escalating danger faced by those who refuse to participate. The book suits readers who enjoy gritty, fast-paced supernatural thrillers similar to works by Stephen King or Dean Koontz. It may not appeal to those seeking gentle or purely romantic horror.