Hysterical

Amber Dean's debut novel.

Hysterical follows Jessie Anne, a seemingly carefree 20-something party girl, living in the chaotic allure of 2013 New York City. Between her unconventional modeling gigs, shady hookups, and wild underground rave escapades, Jessie hides her darkest secret—her fascination with murder and necrophilia. On the surface, she’s just another millennial enjoying the city's raw energy, but beneath it all lies an obsession with death and the thrill of forbidden desires.

Caught between her infatuation for her enigmatic best friend Tinsel, who teeters between friend and foe, and her dangerous fantasies, Jessie’s double life begins to blur. As her inner cravings and real-life indulgences start to collide, Jessie’s grip on reality—and her sanity—slips, threatening everyone she’s ever cared for.

For fans of gritty horror, satire, and dark romance, Hysterical delves into the twisted psyche of a woman navigating love, sex, and her most disturbing cravings. With a blend of biting humor and unnerving suspense, it’s a visceral journey into the seedy underbelly of city life where pleasure and peril intertwine, and no one is safe