Frankenstein's Monster

Name: Frankenstein's Monster
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ISBN: 9781803362083

✍️ J S Barnes

Reader Score

4.6

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A gothic sequel following investigators into a world of monstrous creations and vengeful ghosts.

The narrative structure alternates between the Greene family's domestic unraveling in the countryside and the subsequent prison inquiry. Nathaniel Greene’s accusations lead Jesse Malone and Hubert Crowe to investigate an outhouse laboratory. They confront the reality that Victor Frankenstein and his Creature may not be dead. The plot examines how men play God and the resulting moral failures. Barnes uses the framework of a legal testimony to reveal terrifying secrets. The story tests mankind's morality through these impossible creations. The connection between the rural isolation and the prison confession drives the tension forward.

Key Themes

monstrous creations vengeful ghosts moral failure

Literary Context

This 2025 Titan Books release follows the tradition of Gothic horror established by Mary Shelley. It draws on English folklore and Victorian settings, specifically referencing Newgate prison in 1850. The work connects to modern authors like Kim Newman and Silvia Moreno-Garcia who continue this literary lineage.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Kim Newman · Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Mary Shelley

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Titan Books (UK) 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781803362083

📝 Description: Frankenstein's Monster

J S Barnes writes a sequel to Mary Shelley’s classic in the style of her original work. The narrative shifts between two distinct periods. In 1842, folklorist Nathaniel Greene retreats to rural England with his wife Alice. Their marriage frays as he grows distant. A mysterious doctor arrives at their door, bringing seductive promises that disrupt their quiet life. Alice finds herself drawn into this new presence while Greene withdraws further. The story then moves to 1850. Nathaniel Greene stands accused of murder in Newgate prison. Two men, philanthropist Jesse Malone and psychic Hubert Crowe, seek to understand his claims. Greene describes monstrous creations made in an outhouse laboratory. The investigators must uncover the truth behind these bizarre assertions. They enter a world where old experiments resume and ghosts appear vengeful. Barnes, known for Dracula's Child, continues his exploration of gothic horror. This book suits readers who enjoy Kim Newman or Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action rather than atmospheric dread.

💎 Our verdict on Frankenstein's Monster

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Barnes successfully captures the tone of Shelley’s original while introducing new investigators into a world of monstrous creations. The shift between the Greene family’s domestic strife and the subsequent prison inquiry creates compelling tension. The use of legal testimony to reveal secrets adds a layer of credibility to the bizarre assertions made by Nathaniel Greene. This approach allows Barnes to explore the concept of vengeful ghosts and the reality that Victor Frankenstein may not be dead. The book suits readers who enjoy Kim Newman or Silvia Moreno-Garcia, offering a thoughtful examination of mankind's morality through impossible creations.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate atmospheric dread over fast-paced action will find this book rewarding. It offers a deep dive into gothic horror, examining how men play God and the resulting moral failures. The narrative structure, alternating between domestic unraveling and legal testimony, provides a unique framework for uncovering terrifying secrets. Fans of J S Barnes’s previous work, such as Dracula's Child, will enjoy this continuation of dark themes. It is ideal for those interested in psychological horror, ghost stories, and the complex dynamics of rural isolation and prison confession.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.6

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Barnes successfully captures the tone of Shelley’s original while introducing new investigators into a world of monstrous creations. The shift between the Greene family’s domestic strife and the subsequent prison inquiry creates compelling tension. The use of legal testimony to reveal secrets adds a layer of credibility to the bizarre assertions made by Nathaniel Greene. This approach allows Barnes to explore the concept of vengeful ghosts and the reality that Victor Frankenstein may not be dead. The book suits readers who enjoy Kim Newman or Silvia Moreno-Garcia, offering a thoughtful examination of mankind's morality through impossible creations.