Hero Or Villain

“Hero Or Villain” by Jim Williams, published by Outskirts Press in July 2008, is a work of fiction that explores the dark complexities of human nature. The narrative is inspired by a true story that impacted American history, centering on Julian Barrin, who uncovers a chilling family secret in an old chest. This discovery leads him to question his own sanity and the potential for evil within himself, as he grapples with ghostly voices and a haunting family legacy.
Readers will find a blend of psychological intrigue and supernatural elements as Julian navigates his obsession with the human psyche. The story unfolds with twists that reveal deeper truths, particularly through his interactions with Doctor Dawson, a psychology professor at the University of Arkansas. The 108-page edition delves into themes of madness, identity, and the haunting echoes of the past, inviting readers to ponder the nature of evil and the ghosts that linger in both the mind and the physical world.
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Hero Or Villain – inspired by a true story that made history in America. One man proved the proverb that ?Çÿman is evil when he unleashed his madness in a McDonalds restaurant. The author embellished when he moved the man and his madness next to the authors alma mata UALR in Little Rock, Arkansas. The tragedy brought Little Rock to its knees that day. Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. This story begins with an old chest in his parents attic, where Julian Barrin discovers a chilling truth, a journal written a century before by Kevin Barrin, containing details of a murder performed by Kevins twin, Julian. These are Julians ancient cousins. And Julian figures he may be genetically programmed to become another Ted Bundy! And hearing faint ghostly voices convinces him even more. Too many coincidences. Man is evil! And death doesnt always kill the evil in man.Deceiving twists that finally reveal the truth in the morgue. Ghosts in the attic and in the morgue…but talking only to Julian Barrin…until Barbara shows up. Why are these ghosts hanging around? Are they messengers? Are they real? Or a figment of Julians warped imagination? Im either a medium or a madman! Theyre a century apart. But if the ghosts are real and the identical twins with identical names are a clue, Julian assumes he is destined to go mad. Julian becomes obsessed with the human psyche. He figures his only hope is Doctor Dawson, a professor of psychology at the University of Arkansas. Dawson has knowledge that surprises everyone. Hes more involved in Julians nightmare than anyone could imagine, and Julian is abruptly confronted by his past in a moment of violence he never imagined possible. And the final truth is more shocking than the violence! Behind cold steel doors in the coroners laboratory, Julian hears a voice on its final cold journey into oblivion. Im not gone yet. As you know, we ghosts have a long memory! REVIEWS A great narrative! You hooked me right from the Introduction! Glenna G. Outskirts Press It reads like a movie! Deming M. Houston, Texas Its a quick read. Jerri H. Houston, Texas Awesome, a great storyline. Lori O. Houston, Texas
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