Body Count

By: Codie Crowley

Narrated by: Krystal Hammond

Three wishes. One prom queen celebrating at the Jersey Shore. And one monster who will keep killing until her wishes are paid for.

From the virally popular author of Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch, a queer feminist YA horror/slasher novel perfect for fans of You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight.

Seven years ago, Sundae Valentine made a deal with a monster she met at the bottom of a motel pool. She didn't know the wishes he offered had a price—or that the third wish, the one she still hasn't made, will cost her life.

Back then, she barely escaped Wildwood alive. Now, the cheerleaders and football players are headed to the Jersey Shore for prom weekend—leaving Sundae no choice but to return to the scene of her sun-bleached nightmares.

Sundae tries to forget, throwing herself into the rides on the pier, the tequila-fueled dance parties, and the guitar-strumming girl she can't quite look away from. She hopes the beast has forgotten, too.

But there are eyes like silver coins watching from the shadows, and teeth like a rusty saw glinting in the light of the boardwalk. Because Sundae still owes a debt. And whatever it takes, whoever he has to kill, this time the monster's determined to collect.

©2026 Codie Crowley (P)2026 Recorded Books

Edgy, Super gay, Lovecraftian Masterpiece

I love this book! I love Codie Crowley! Just like she did with Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch, Crowley creates a rich, decadent sense of place and the place is cool as hell, even when it’s crawling with murderous ghouls and creatures. Her characters are also carefully crafted and dynamic and just… cool. I take one star away from performance because, as anyone who follows Crowley on social media can attest to, she’s a master orator who should be reading her own audiobooks! No hate to Krystal Hammond, she did a great job, I’m simply disappointed not to hear these stories in Crowley’s own captivating Jersey accent!

the resilience

Even when things seems hopeless and even though they were scared Sundae and Lia didn't give up they showed real courage to defeat death and fight to live