In The Calo Chronicles Hunted by Eugenia Fowles, people are introduced to an ailing and troubled protagonist, Samuel. Throughout the book, he faces multiple challenges, both consequential and minor. There will be times when it seems as though things will fail right in front of his eyes, and his world will crumble for the evil’s satisfaction. These events encompass the thrill throughout the book. But readers still hold the slightest hopes for a plot twist saving him from everything.

Psychological thrillers are scary, but they’re also ironically safe.

Readers enter its bounds knowing the dangers and horrifying events. But they also hold onto the flicker of hope, flawed as it is...