Allison

Name: Allison
Price: 14.99 USD
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ISBN: 9798626465396

✍️ Jeff Strand

Reader Score

4.4

(1 review)

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A telekinetic woman faces exploitation after a chance encounter.

The story follows Allison, who has spent her life avoiding people due to her uncontrollable mind-breaking powers. A random street meeting makes her believe she caused something terrible. Daxton and Maggie, knowing the reality, decide to use her fear rather than ease it. Their plan forces Allison out of hiding and into a deadly situation where her abilities are weaponized against her will. The narrative tracks her descent from isolation into a trap set by those who understand her power better than she does.

Key Themes

telekinetic violence guilt and exploitation isolated protagonist

Literary Context

This 2020 release sits within the modern independent horror fiction market. It draws on the tradition of supernatural thriller narratives where ordinary individuals are thrust into extraordinary violent circumstances. The work reflects contemporary interests in psychological trauma and the misuse of unique abilities by predatory figures.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · Joe Hill · Clive Barker

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798626465396

📝 Description: Allison

Jeff Strand presents a narrative centered on Allison, a forty-five-year-old woman whose telekinetic abilities allow her to break bones with her mind. She lacks control over these powers, which has driven her to isolate herself from human contact for decades. A chance encounter with a couple on the street triggers a crisis of conscience, as she fears she may have committed an unforgivable act. This event disrupts her long-standing solitude and forces her to confront the consequences of her involuntary violence. The plot intensifies when Daxton, a killer-for-hire, and his girlfriend Maggie reveal they know the truth about her actions. Rather than offering comfort or help, they devise a cruel scheme to exploit her guilt and abilities for their own gain. This manipulation places Allison in immediate danger as her powers become exposed to those who wish to use them. The story moves toward a violent climax where the exposure of her gifts leads to a grisly body count. Strand is known for his over-the-top style, which this book exemplifies through its shocking opening and sinister conclusion. Readers seeking grounded supernatural fiction may find the tone too extreme. Those who enjoy high-stakes psychological horror with a focus on isolated protagonists will likely appreciate the narrative tension.

💎 Our verdict on Allison

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Jeff Strand delivers a potent tale of exploitation where telekinetic powers become a curse rather than a gift. The narrative excels in building dread through Allison’s forced confrontation with her involuntary violence. By positioning the protagonists as predators who understand her power better than she does, Strand creates immediate stakes. The over-the-top style ensures the horror remains visceral and unapologetic. While not suitable for those seeking grounded supernatural fiction, it perfectly targets fans of dark fantasy and true crime adjacent narratives. The focus on isolation and subsequent entrapment provides a gripping, if extreme, reading experience that prioritizes shock value and psychological manipulation.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who crave high-octane psychological horror with a focus on isolated protagonists will find this narrative compelling. The book appeals to those interested in the subgenre of telekinetic thrillers where personal guilt is weaponized by predators. Those who enjoy Jeff Strand’s over-the-top style and shocking opening scenes will appreciate the sinister tone. It offers a fast-paced descent into danger for fans who prefer extreme supernatural fiction over grounded realism. The story provides intense tension through the exploitation of fear, making it suitable for readers seeking visceral entertainment rather than subtle character studies.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Jeff Strand delivers a potent tale of exploitation where telekinetic powers become a curse rather than a gift. The narrative excels in building dread through Allison’s forced confrontation with her involuntary violence. By positioning the protagonists as predators who understand her power better than she does, Strand creates immediate stakes. The over-the-top style ensures the horror remains visceral and unapologetic. While not suitable for those seeking grounded supernatural fiction, it perfectly targets fans of dark fantasy and true crime adjacent narratives. The focus on isolation and subsequent entrapment provides a gripping, if extreme, reading experience that prioritizes shock value and psychological manipulation.