A Poisoned Mind

Name: A Poisoned Mind
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ISBN: 9781548118754

✍️ Andre Gonzalez

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A man battles a supernatural force hijacking his body in a government facility.

The protagonist Jonathon Browne encounters a voice from his enemy that eventually takes physical control. This possession drives him to a secure location where he causes harm before regaining partial awareness. He then faces the immediate threat of execution by the people he trusts. The core conflict involves Browne trying to escape both his pursuers and the entity within him. Gonzalez uses this premise to explore the fragility of self-control under extreme pressure. The narrative does not rely on complex world-building but focuses on the visceral experience of being trapped in one’s own body. It appeals to readers who enjoy fast-paced supernatural suspense and psychological horror elements.

Key Themes

mental possession government paranoia identity loss

Literary Context

Published in 2017 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work sits within the modern independent horror fiction market. It draws on traditions of body horror and psychological thriller genres popular in contemporary American speculative fiction.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · H.P. Lovecraft · Richard Matheson

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2017 📖 72 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781548118754

📝 Description: A Poisoned Mind

Andre Gonzalez presents a psychological thriller centered on Jonathon Browne, who faces an internal invasion by a deadly enemy. The narrative follows Browne as he struggles against a supernatural force that hijacks his body and mind. This entity compels him to visit a top-secret government office, where violence erupts and blood is spilled. Browne must fight for control while evading his own team, who intend to execute him due to the perceived threat. The story questions whether exile or further victimhood by the Exalls awaits him. Gonzalez structures this tale around themes of mental possession and institutional paranoia. The plot relies on the tension between Browne’s internal battle and the external danger posed by his colleagues. Readers interested in stories about identity loss and supernatural coercion will find this work relevant. Those seeking historical analysis or non-fiction accounts may find it unsuitable. The narrative does not offer easy resolutions, focusing instead on the immediate peril of losing autonomy to an external will.

💎 Our verdict on A Poisoned Mind

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Gonzalez delivers a tense exploration of mental possession, prioritizing the protagonist's visceral struggle against an invading entity over elaborate plot mechanics. The narrative effectively builds dread through the dual threat of supernatural hijacking and immediate execution by trusted colleagues. By focusing on the fragility of self-control under extreme pressure, the author creates a claustrophobic atmosphere that emphasizes the horror of lost autonomy. This approach resonates strongly with readers who enjoy psychological thrillers where the enemy is both internal and external. The story succeeds in maintaining high stakes without relying on easy resolutions, offering a raw look at identity loss and supernatural coercion.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

This book appeals to readers who crave fast-paced supernatural suspense combined with deep psychological horror elements. Those interested in the visceral experience of losing bodily autonomy will find the premise compelling. It suits fans of tales where identity is threatened by external coercion rather than complex world-building. The narrative offers an immediate, intense focus on the terror of being trapped within one's own mind while facing physical danger. It is ideal for those who prefer stories centered on internal battles and institutional paranoia over historical context or non-fiction accounts.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Gonzalez delivers a tense exploration of mental possession, prioritizing the protagonist's visceral struggle against an invading entity over elaborate plot mechanics. The narrative effectively builds dread through the dual threat of supernatural hijacking and immediate execution by trusted colleagues. By focusing on the fragility of self-control under extreme pressure, the author creates a claustrophobic atmosphere that emphasizes the horror of lost autonomy. This approach resonates strongly with readers who enjoy psychological thrillers where the enemy is both internal and external. The story succeeds in maintaining high stakes without relying on easy resolutions, offering a raw look at identity loss and supernatural coercion.