K. Ancrum's Icarus was one of our best reviewed novels of 2024 and her newest title, The Corruption of Hollis Brown, seems to be following in its footprints. Set in a down-on-its-luck small town with a haunted neighbor, the short and engaging chapters follow Hollis Brown as he heads down a path of self-growth accompanied by an unusually close companion. At turns thrilling and heartwarming, this novel is unlike any other.