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She's beautiful, smart, envied, and loved, but there is an entire world of pain, grief, loss, and depression boiling underneath all the perfection her peers adore. But the moment she chooses to make her reality transparent, that's when she starts to lose it all. That's when the head cheerleader loses her crown and becomes the object of her peers' ridicule. It is 1992, and Erica Cohen has lost both her loving parents in a fatal drunk-driving accident, and right after their deaths, she stumbles upon a family secret that threatens to destroy everything she knew about who she was and who she wants to be. With her entire world crumbling around her, she decides it's time to stop pretending. It's time to show the world her real face. But the truth can be ugly when the people around you aren't ready to face it. She doesn't care, though. No matter what the cost might be, Erica realizes it's time to face the brutal truth of her life whether her friends accept her or not. So, she transforms into a completely different person on the first day of her senior year of high school, and it sends her life into complete chaos. Bullied by her best friend who seemed to be ready for her to fall flat on her face, she fights day after day to claim who she really is. Shunned by her football-star boyfriend, she realizes what real love isn't. Rejected by the rest of the school, she fights hard to find a small group of mutants who will accept her. This is where the bads seeds grow. Fighting against all this turmoil, Erica must face a dark secret alone, and it sends her into a much darker reality that forces her to question whether she really wants to continue living or not. But somewhere along the way, she finds true friendship, real love, a love for herself ... and lost in the middle of murder mystery that forces her to face all her demons at once.

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Where the Bad Seeds Grow, Tina Morlock's debut novel, blew me away! She has made me a fan. Her book addresses many important, relevant issues in our society, head-on, with uncanny insight and compassion. Sure, I was impressed by Ms. Morlock's story-telling ability and exceptional writing skills, but I (as a clinical psychologist) was blown away by her keen perception and understanding of the human condition and psyche. She is a champion of women and the so-called misfits in this world. Her character development was wonderful, her dialogue was authentic, and the story flowed well. I loved the protagonist's strength and authenticity, her insistence on the truth and making her voice heard (regardless of what it cost), her perseverance, and her kind and forgiving heart. Erica, the main character, really was a hero! Not a boring or filler paragraph could be found in the entire manuscript. Everything written has a purpose, and the story grabs you and holds you in suspense. I will not soon forget Erica and her story. The book had me crying, laughing, angry, scared, hoping, and in awe of this old soul of a teenage girl, and I wanted to comfort and protect her. Although the book is about teens, it is not only for teens. There are many wise life lessons that adults can benefit from, as well. If I could, I would buy this book for every teen and every person who deals with teens (parents, teachers, etc.) and make it required reading. I highly recommend Where the Bad Seeds Grow. It will stay with you long after you've read it. -Sandra Duclos, Psychologist

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Tina Morlock is a freelance editor who has always been passionate about the written word. This has driven her love for great stories and inspired her to create her own. Driven by a desire to advocate for the voiceless, she primary writes young adult mystery, but she also enjoys crafting fantasy, dystopian, and science fiction stories with strong protagonists who use their broken realities to fight for a more meaningful world.

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