Big Bads

Big Bads are the main antagonists in a book or an entire series. In most cases, they could be considered the nemesis of the protagonist.

While they could be classified under the textbook definition of "villains", the Villains category is reserved for the Big Bads' underlings or other secondary or tertiary characters who are not the main antagonists of their respective book(s) and/or series.

Notable examples:

Everett Rourke

Everett Rourke is the Big Bad of the Endless Summer Trilogy. Although he didn't appear until the end of Book 1, he is mentioned and referenced several times with several characters viewing him as shady and sinister. He makes his first official appearance in Book 2, where the Catalysts learn of his criminal nature and have several hostile encounters with him. His master plan was to use La Huerta's power to rewrite history in his own image, no matter how many people die. He is generally considered by fans to be one of the most irredeemable characters in the Choices Universe.

Luther Nevrakis

King Luther Nevrakis was a main antagonist in The Crown and the Flame Trilogy. He was a brutal tyrant who tried to unite the Five Kingdoms under his bloody rule. He was an antagonist in Books 1 and 2, and was a false ally in Book 3.

Silas Prescott

Silas Prescott was the main antagonist in Hero, Vol. 1. Similar to Everett Rourke, he was a businessman who turned out to be a criminal mastermind. He is responsible for trying to take over Northbridge with an army of Supervillains.