Mississippi-born author and award-winning storyteller Justin Foster unleashes a bold, adrenaline-charged exposé of small-town power, corruption, and parental resilience in his new domestic thriller, A Clique to a Cult. Blending harrowing realism with Southern Gothic overtones, Foster crafts a chilling narrative of innocence threatened, justice denied, and the shocking lengths a family must go to protect their child.
When Glen and Ann Forester's sixth-grade son becomes the target of abuse at the elite Mansfield Academy, they expect accountability and transparency. Instead, they are met with silence, denial, and a mounting sense of danger. After Stan is publicly humiliated by teacher Mandy Black and dismissed by the school’s headmaster, his parents turn to social media to demand justice—only to ignite a sinister backlash from the school board that spirals from troubling to terrifying.
As the Foresters face surveillance, digital harassment, and open threats from a system hellbent on silencing dissent, Foster deftly escalates the stakes. What begins as a story of parental advocacy quickly morphs into a broader investigation of institutional rot, culminating in a heart-stopping conclusion that’s as unexpected as it is unforgettable.
Readers and critics alike are taking note. Literary Titan hails A Clique to a Cult as “an absolutely wild ride through the underbelly of small-town corruption,” calling Foster’s prose “bold and unapologetic.” The review praises the novel’s “Southern gothic soap opera on steroids” aesthetic and its fearless exploration of unchecked power, adding: “Foster doesn’t just tell you about corruption—he shoves your face in it and dares you to look away.”
Foster also introduces unforgettable supporting characters like Carter Smalls, a lawyer-turned-judge whose grip on Haven Springs and its school system tightens with every page, and his equally ruthless wife Emmylou. Together, they transform a once-respected institution into a web of blackmail, drug-fueled parties, and cult-like control.
With nerve-shredding suspense, jaw-dropping twists, and a deeply emotional core, A Clique to a Cult is an unflinching look at the fragility of justice—and the strength of those who fight for it. Get your copy of A Clique to a Cult today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
A must-read for fans of dark satire, domestic thrillers, and psychological suspense.
About the Author
Justin Foster is a Mississippi native whose storytelling is as bold as the land he calls home. Widely known for hosting Southern Hoggers TV on The Hunt Channel and The Pursuit Channel, Justin built a devoted audience through his grit, authenticity, and deep love of the outdoors. A cancer survivor, he found a new creative calling in the wake of his recovery, turning his focus from the wild woods to the darker corners of human nature.
His literary voice is raw, fearless, and unfiltered—qualities that earned him a 2025 Global Recognition Award for artistic achievement. With A Clique to a Cult, Foster establishes himself as a powerful new voice in American fiction, offering a cautionary tale that’s both thrilling and thought-provoking.
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