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Dormant: A Monstrous Genetics Novel

✍️ Anthony Avina
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A writer's nightmares of violence collide with real murders in this genetic thriller.

Logan Hurst faces a crisis where his internal demons manifest as external threats. His journey involves confronting his father's corporate power and the secrets buried in his genetics. The plot moves from personal anxiety to global stakes, requiring Logan to understand his own biology to stop the violence. Avina constructs a narrative that blends domestic tension with sci-fi horror elements.

Key Themes
genetic horror psychological thriller corporate conspiracy
Literary Context

This 2013 release from Createspace Independent Publishing Platform sits within the tradition of monstrous genetics fiction. It draws on themes of family legacy and corporate power, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles murders.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Thomas Harris · Patricia Highsmith
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2013 📖 490 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781511422178

📝 Description: Dormant: A Monstrous Genetics Novel

Anthony Avina presents Dormant, a monstrous genetics novel that follows Logan Hurst, a newly successful writer enjoying celebrity status after marrying his dream wife. His perfect life fractures when horrific nightmares of massacring innocent women begin to plague him. These dreams interfere with his marriage and work, causing him to fear his sanity is slipping. As grisly murders appear in Los Angeles, Logan worries he is the killer. With his wife's help, he investigates the mystery, uncovering a complicated past involving an overbearing father who runs one of the world's most powerful corporations. The narrative forces Logan to confront the truth about his genetics and his family history. He must fight for his life and the safety of those he loves against a threat that hangs on a delicate balance. The story requires him to explore the depths of his mind and his past to save everyone around him. This novel suits readers interested in psychological horror and genetic thriller traditions. It may not appeal to those who prefer lighthearted supernatural tales or straightforward detective fiction without psychological depth.

💎 Our verdict on Dormant: A Monstrous Genetics Novel

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Avina constructs a narrative that effectively blends domestic tension with sci-fi horror elements, creating a unique atmosphere of dread. The protagonist's journey from personal anxiety to confronting global stakes provides a solid structural backbone. The book excels in maintaining suspense through Logan's internal conflict, making the reader question the reliability of his perception. It suits readers interested in psychological depth and genetic thriller traditions who prefer complex character studies over lighthearted supernatural tales. While it avoids straightforward detective fiction tropes, its focus on the mind and past offers a rich, if intense, reading experience for those willing to engage with darker thematic material.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers drawn to the intersection of psychological horror and science fiction will find this novel compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy narratives where internal demons manifest as external threats, requiring protagonists to confront their own biology and family history. The story offers a tense exploration of sanity, corporate power, and genetic legacy. Fans of character-driven thrillers that blend domestic instability with global stakes will appreciate the gradual escalation from personal anxiety to life-or-death consequences. It is ideal for audiences seeking a genre that challenges the boundaries between mental illness and monstrous inheritance.

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Avina constructs a narrative that effectively blends domestic tension with sci-fi horror elements, creating a unique atmosphere of dread. The protagonist's journey from personal anxiety to confronting global stakes provides a solid structural backbone. The book excels in maintaining suspense through Logan's internal conflict, making the reader question the reliability of his perception. It suits readers interested in psychological depth and genetic thriller traditions who prefer complex character studies over lighthearted supernatural tales. While it avoids straightforward detective fiction tropes, its focus on the mind and past offers a rich, if intense, reading experience for those willing to engage with darker thematic material.

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