The Waifs: From the author of The Twin Tiers Serial Killers trilogy by Aaron R. TylerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
In anticipation of the release of Revenge is Good for the Souls by Aaron Tyler (March 1, 2025) I decided to read one of his earlier books - The Waifs - in part because one of the characters makes an appearance in the new story as well. I was NOT disappointed at all.
Set in a small town, the characters in The Waifs are likely familiar to all: the "Losers" (Waifs), the Jocks, the Shop Kids (Greasers) and the parents and teachers around them. Although the Waifs originally band together because no other group would have them, they find acceptance, friendship and support in each other.
The Waifs are bullied throughout their school years but manage to avoid serious harm by keeping to themselves and avoiding run ins with the worst of the trouble makers at school. That seems about to change however when one of The Waifs is falsely believed to have told the school administration who it was that committed an act of vandalism. It doesn't take long for the vandal and his friends to find an opportunity to take revenge upon the Waifs, and with no one to defend them it seems the Waifs' run of luck may be over.
Tyler has delivered a good story here with unexpected twists, plenty of tension, and a more-than-satisfying climax. Fair warning, though. Along with descriptions of bullying the story does contain some fairly graphic violence which may be triggering for some.
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