I Accidentally Bought a Town That Doesn't Exist (The Odd)

By Derek Moody

Buying an entire town for one dollar seemed like the deal of a lifetime.

Unfortunately, the town doesn't officially exist. And it doesn't want anyone to leave.

When Noah Finch stumbles across a mysterious online auction, he makes an impulsive purchase that sounds too ridiculous to be real: an abandoned town called Bellwether.

But when Noah and his older brother Jamie arrive to inspect their new property, they discover something impossible.

The roads lead back to where they started. Maps change when nobody is looking. The townspeople seem to know things they shouldn't. And the local government insists that Noah is now responsible for everyone living there.

Even stranger, Bellwether has a habit of taking promises far too literally.

As Noah investigates the town's bizarre history, he uncovers the story of a missing girl, a mayor who made a terrible promise, and a community that has spent decades trying to prevent anyone from leaving.

Meanwhile, Jamie begins losing his memories of the daughter waiting for him back home.

Now Noah must uncover the truth behind Bellwether before the town decides that he and his brother belong there forever.

A quirky supernatural mystery filled with strange residents, impossible places, dark humor, and a town where getting lost might be the easiest part of your stay.

Welcome to Bellwether. You're already on the census.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HMKBT5BZ
• ISBN13: 9798233596216
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Derek Moody
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"