Nothing Tastes As Good

Nothing Tastes As Good by Luke Dumas Pre-Order March 31st 2026

From acclaimed author Luke Dumas, hailed as “disorienting, creepy, [and] paranoia-inducing” (Paul Tremblay), comes Nothing Tastes as Good, a darkly thrilling, suspense-filled novel about obsession, transformation, and the horrifying cost of perfection. Perfect for fans of The Substance and Stephen King.

Emmett Truesdale has never fit the Southern California mold: over 300 pounds, burdened by childhood trauma, and stuck in a dead-end job. When he enrolls in a clinical trial for Obexity, a revolutionary weight-loss treatment, his life transforms overnight—hedding pounds at an impossible rate, gaining confidence, and finally being seen as human.

But Obexity comes with deadly side effects: blackouts, terrifying cravings, and a trail of disappearances among those who wronged him. As paranoia mounts and police investigate a cannibalistic killer, Emmett must confront a chilling question: is the miracle saving him, or turning him into a monster?

Nothing Tastes as Good is a nerve-wracking, sinister thriller that blends psychological horror, dark humor, and body horror in a story that will keep readers guessing until the final, shocking page.