Monsters We Have Made

Lindsay Starck’s novel Monsters We Have Made centers on Sylvia Gray, whose life unravels when her twenty-one-year-old daughter Faye disappears. The narrative traces back ten years to an incident where young Faye attacked a classmate to impress the Kingman, a creature she and her best friend encountered online. This past trauma forces Sylvia to confront the origins of that monstrous figure while searching for her missing child. Sylvia receives assistance from her estranged husband, her distant sister, and a charismatic professor during her investigation. As she draws closer to Faye, she also approaches the truth about the entity that once inspired her daughter’s violent actions. The story examines the boundaries of parental love and the terrifying aspects of raising children. It questions whether history will repeat itself or if Sylvia will lose her grip on reality. The narrative explores how stories shape our lives and influence behavior across generations. This book suits readers interested in psychological suspense and gothic fiction that deals with family dynamics and supernatural threats. It appeals to those who enjoy literary horror that focuses on the terrors of parenthood. Readers seeking straightforward jump scares or purely action-driven plots may find the focus on emotional and psychological tension less engaging.