Misconduct

Name: Misconduct
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ISBN: 9781777875602

✍️ Victoria Valeri

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A roller derby jammer investigates lethal accidents in her post-pandemic community.

Kara must balance her athletic career with a deadly mystery. As her derby friends suffer fatal incidents, she works to identify the threat. The narrative emphasizes her dual role as both athlete and investigator. Valeri uses the high-stakes environment of roller derby to heighten tension. The story focuses on community survival rather than individual glory. Readers interested in character-driven mysteries set within niche sports communities will find this compelling. The pacing mirrors the intensity of the sport itself.

Key Themes

roller derby lethal accidents community survival

Literary Context

Published in 2021 by ISBN Canada, this work reflects the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. It sits within contemporary horror fiction that explores how isolated communities cope with sudden, unexplained violence and loss.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Tana French · Paul Tremblay · Charlie Huston

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Horror Fiction

🏛 ISBN Canada 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781777875602

📝 Description: Misconduct

Victoria Valeri’s Misconduct centers on Kara, a roller derby jammer navigating life after the pandemic. The narrative follows her as she investigates a series of bizarre and lethal accidents striking her derby community. Her goal is to uncover the cause of these tragedies to save lives and preserve the social fabric she relies upon. The plot intertwines her investigative efforts with the physical demands of her sport, requiring her to score points while avoiding the penalty box. The story draws on contemporary sports culture and the lingering effects of recent global health crises. It examines how tight-knit communities respond to sudden trauma and fear. Valeri presents a character-driven mystery where personal resilience clashes with external danger. The work suits readers who enjoy genre fiction that blends athletic competition with supernatural or unexplained phenomena. Those seeking historical gothic tales or purely academic sociological studies may find this narrative too focused on immediate action and personal stakes. The book does not offer broad historical context but remains grounded in the specific experiences of its protagonist within her local league.

💎 Our verdict on Misconduct

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Victoria Valeri crafts a tense mystery anchored by Kara’s dual role as athlete and investigator. The author effectively uses the high-stakes environment of roller derby to heighten narrative tension, intertwining physical demands with investigative efforts. The work excels in examining how tight-knit communities respond to sudden trauma, presenting a character-driven plot where personal resilience clashes with external danger. While it lacks broad historical context, its focus on immediate action and specific local experiences creates a compelling read. This book best suits readers who prefer genre fiction blending athletic competition with horror elements over traditional gothic tales or academic sociological studies.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries set within niche sports communities will find this compelling. The story suits those seeking genre fiction that blends athletic competition with supernatural or unexplained phenomena, offering a unique perspective on community survival rather than individual glory. The pacing mirrors the intensity of roller derby, providing high-stakes tension as the protagonist balances her athletic career with a deadly investigation. It is ideal for fans of contemporary horror who appreciate grounded narratives focused on local league dynamics and the resilience required to protect social fabric amidst lethal accidents.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Victoria Valeri crafts a tense mystery anchored by Kara’s dual role as athlete and investigator. The author effectively uses the high-stakes environment of roller derby to heighten narrative tension, intertwining physical demands with investigative efforts. The work excels in examining how tight-knit communities respond to sudden trauma, presenting a character-driven plot where personal resilience clashes with external danger. While it lacks broad historical context, its focus on immediate action and specific local experiences creates a compelling read. This book best suits readers who prefer genre fiction blending athletic competition with horror elements over traditional gothic tales or academic sociological studies.