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Best Friends

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Pub Date Aug 14 2020 | Archive Date Dec 10 2020

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Description

The Queen of Horror is back with her classics being released on Amazon for a new generation to enjoy!

A pioneer of the genre, Ruby Jean Jensen is a name that revives fond memories in her fans, and excitement that her books are once again available. Best Friends explores the subterranean powers of the fragile human mind. Ruby Jean has been recognized as a trailblazer for women authors in Horror. New fans will be excited to explore her 30 novels! Like all of Ruby Jean’s works, Best Friends will be highly appreciated by young adults.

Originally published in 1985, Best Friends follows Barry, who suffered an unusual form of abuse while at a nursery school—Satanic rites? Father Ramon, a single parent and preoccupied with his job, had to deal with the aftermath. Fortunately, Barry’s therapist pointed Ramon to Shannon, another of his patients who had recently lost her husband and young son in a car accident. Dr. Coleman suggested that Ramon hire Shannon for the summer to help bring Barry out of his shell. Shannon would join the kids for the summer in the family’s mountain lake cabin to assist with Barry’s recovery. Of course, they knew nothing about Barry’s new special friends that protected him wherever he went. 

Unfortunately, as Barry’s Best Friends seemed less friendly each day, he began to realize they had powers on their own. He could not control them! Worse, his friends now seemed intent on doing harm ...

The Queen of Horror is back with her classics being released on Amazon for a new generation to enjoy!

A pioneer of the genre, Ruby Jean Jensen is a name that revives fond memories in her fans, and...


Advance Praise

— “This book was a spooky, fantastic read. Somehow I know I can't go wrong with Ruby Jean."

— "Another of Jensen's great stories from the late 80's, that drips with menace and is hard to put down once you get started." 

— "What's good is that the story has other plots weaved through it at a good pace." 

— "Great little read to pass the time. Don't miss out!" 

— "Ruby Jean Jensen is probably one of the best kept secrets in horror."

— “This book was a spooky, fantastic read. Somehow I know I can't go wrong with Ruby Jean."

— "Another of Jensen's great stories from the late 80's, that drips with menace and is hard to put down...


Available Editions

ISBN 9781951580209
PRICE $7.99 (USD)

Average rating from 14 members


Featured Reviews

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I'm afraid of the "imaginary friend" concept, so this book is a pleasant surprise to me. I've never known or heard about mrs. Jenesen's works until last week, so I'll look for them.

The situation is unique, the conflict is very strange and unsettling, and the talent of Barry is amazing, I saw a bunch of three-year old children and ability of drawing Reid and Juno is a talent. And the Third One is a welcome addition.

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Barry is four years old. At his preschool he had been abused by his teacher. Possibly even had seen satanic rituals being preformed. Now he is afraid of women and won't let them touch him without having a meltdown.
His psychiatrist has suggested a woman known as Shannon to help with his problems. She had her husband and two year old son die in a horrific car crash. He also suggested some time away. Perhaps a summer retreat as a change of scenery.
Barry is very quiet. He's not worried because he has his best friends going with him. One is a strong boy and one is a magical animal.
This is a book that can be classified as horror or even as a psychological thriller.
Either way you are kept enthralled and at the edge of your seat.

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Top of the line in creepiness! So hard to find a solid creepy read that isn't filled with gore - I don't mind gore - but sometimes just want a good scary read. This one fits the bill. No spoilers here, but if you want a good, scary story that you will want to keep reading until you finish - read this.

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Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This has always been a favorite of mine. I had read years ago. Loved it this time around as well. I love all Jensen's books. Thank you.

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i really enjoyed reading this book, I liked that this book could be read for all generations. The writing was really well done and I look forward to more from the author,

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As with all of Ruby Jean Benson's books, this one was scary. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend it to all old school horror lovers.

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I keep hearing about this author in a horror group on Facebook so was excited to be able to read this book. This book is awesome and I can't wait to read more from her.

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‘He felt all alone now, the way he had felt then, before they had come to be his best friends.’

This isn’t your typical story regarding a child’s deadly imagination, and when factoring all mediums, it is a subject that has been exploited and played out countless times. Jensen, however, takes the idea and kicks up the momentum by conjuring up some horrific ideas and creative characters.

The story revolves around three-year-old Barry, who after having a bad experience at his nursery school, unleashes his imaginary friends to do his evil bidding. The imaginary friends are amorphous cartoons (although one of them looks like the cat on the cover), and it was refreshing to read about animated manifestations for once, rather than demons and beasts.

Barry’s family eventually enlists the help of a nanny to get him psychologically fit, and everyone eventually ends up in Big Bear Lake for the summer. The beginning of the story has a more of an urban setting, which faired better with the deadly encounters, but the geographical shift also had its grisly perks.

Not much else separates “Bad Friends” from other supernatural equivalents, but from the first page you know you want to read more.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing a free ARC for my honest feedback.

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Ms, Jensen has done it again! Such a story filled with suspense and horror! I read this in two nights and had trouble sleeping. I have been reading her work for years but, surprisingly, I missed this one. Recommend to all who enjoy a truly disturbing read!

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This is the first novel that I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. I really like horror novels but can be put off if things are a little too far fetched however this does not fall into that category. The invisible friend concept gives it quite a psychological twist which is interesting. It leaves a lot of questions unanswered which adds to the mystery. I would certainly recommend this and would definitely read other books by the author. A frighteningly atmospheric read.

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