The Madman
The Madman by Michael Aiello, published by iUniverse on February 8, 2017, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of obsession and the unknown. In this 214-page novel, Brian Dawson and his wife, Miranda, relocate to a lake cottage to be closer to her family. While reflecting on his life, Brian becomes intrigued by a mysterious figure on an island across the lake who engages in unsettling behavior. This encounter ignites a quest for answers about the man, leading Brian into a web of dark secrets.
As Brian uncovers the history of the fishing hut and its deceased owner, he grapples with unsettling dreams that seem to foreshadow danger. The narrative explores themes of suspense and psychological tension as Brian’s curiosity transforms into a desperate mission when he suspects that a sinister presence lurks nearby. Readers will find a gripping exploration of Brian’s descent into obsession and the chilling revelations that await him, making The Madman a thought-provoking addition to the thriller genre.
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Soon after Brian Dawson and his wife, Miranda, move into a lake cottage to be closer to her family, he sits on the dock, gazing at the setting sun. Lost in his reflections on his marriage and life, Brian soon realizes there is a man standing on the island across the lake. As the man and Brian lock gazes, the man suddenly begins savagely stabbing a wooden staff into the water until he snags a fish. Seconds later, he turns and retreats into a fishing hut. Led by curiosity, Brian decides his new mission in life is to find out the identity of this madman.
Even after Brian learns that the owner of the fishing hut died years ago and that his only son never returned from the Afghanistan war, he cannot shake the feeling that something evil is living on the island. While Brian is plagued by seemingly foretelling pseudo-dreams, he relentlessly pursues knowledge regarding the unknown visitor. But when it appears someone is on a murderous spree, suddenly Brian’s mission takes on new meaning as his destiny rises up to meet him.
In this psychological thriller, a man tormented by visions of a lunatic embarks on a twisted journey that leads him in an unimaginable direction.
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