The Bully Book - A Novel

What is The Bully Book? Part mystery, part tragedy, part comedy. Originally self-published as an ebook by a member of Team Starkid, The Bully Book is now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions. The paperback includes a Q&A with the author.

Eric Haskins, the new sixth-grade bully target, is searching for answers. And unlike many of us who experienced something awful growing up, he finds them. Though they may not be what he expected.

When the author was eleven, he was bullied. This book is loosely based on incidents that happened to him in sixth grade.

The Bully Book is a Top Ten Indie Next List pick of 2013, and Publishers Weekly called The Bully Book a "gripping debut novel."

Eric thinks it’s just random bad luck. But what if the bullying isn’t random at all?

A Middle School Mystery: Eric Haskins knows he's the new target. But when he hears whispers of "The Book," he realizes he isn't just being bullied—he's part of a conspiracy he has to unravel. Friends to Enemies: His best friend Donovan won't even look at him, his friend Melody is dating the lead bully, and Eric has to figure out who he can trust. Written as a Journal: Presented as Eric's own case journal, this book captures the real feelings of navigating middle school's tricky social order. An Unlikely Hero: He never wanted to be a detective, but to save himself, Eric has to uncover the decades-old secret behind The Bully Book... before he becomes its next victim.