Happy Bad

Set in near-future East Texas, "Happy Bad" follows Beatrice, a staff member at a troubled residential treatment center, as she navigates a devastating blackout caused by a heatwave. Amidst rising tensions, police violence, and environmental crisis, she and the residents grapple with survival and the complex realities of human connection. Blending humor, tenderness, and political undercurrents, the novel offers a powerful and surprising exploration of resilience in the face of chaos.