In A.D. Logan’s horror-filled thriller book, titled “Stain” one can find themselves in an immersive plot of witchcraft and dramatic suspense.
The story starts with the character name Carolyn inviting people to a grand party to have some fun. But little did they know, it was merely a trap where each individual would have to pay for their past sins. A.D. Logan has written a masterpiece, a novel that fascinatingly explains the unpredictable transformation of a weak person into something mighty. Or one may want to say horrifically monstrous. But Carolyn was not always that hideous and scary. It all starts with a simple woman who has been inflicted with undue behaviour and the unjust circumstances of life. While living an ordinary life, everything turns upside down, gradually and all too sudden.
When Carolyn meets her soulmate, she thinks life will become a bed of roses, to some extent. The thought of life turning into a beautiful journey was a mere thought. And before she knew it, she found herself trapped in a seemingly never-ending cycle of rescuing her loved ones. The oppressive and unjustifiable behaviors of others forced her to turn into a person ready to take everyone’s life without thinking twice. In amidst of being busy taking revenge, her loved ones turned against her trying to put an end to her. While one may think of Carolyn as the absolute villain of the story, the readers will find a shocking twist, realizing that it was her trying to save her family. The plot is not all about avenging the loss but also about the severity a person would go to sacrificing themselves to an almost unlimited extent.
The question, however, remains if she will succeed in saving the lives of her loved ones or destroy everyone in her path. Interestingly Carolyn goes through tremendous ups and downs in her life, a complex challenge at every step, but she never let go of resilience. Bravery and courage were her two significant assets. It makes all the more reason why she was given the tricky and tough task of making a choice between saving or taking lives. The plot thickens when the individuals invited to the party realize her true intentions of Carolyn; she turns into an evil demon and kills every face present in the house. The view is undoubtedly immensely gruesome, and some may find it hard to imagine. However, the novel deeply explains the reasons behind Carolyn’s harsh and ruthless actions. Every chapter of the novel invites the readers into an entirely different plot twist, making it harder to put the book down.
The conversations between the characters and the dark past every individual carries are worth reading about; A large part of the story revolves around the choices people make. And how every choice has a consequence. Each character is equally interesting and plays a significant role in the plot. One cannot just skip through pages to know the end. Carolyn makes it a goal to let go of any guests unless they confess to their actions. But she also believed that none deserved to live. The road to vengeance, deception and revenge can be a hard one. And often, there is no way back. The novel is a treat for those who love reading thrillers, extreme gore, love mystery, supernatural and suspense. Stain offers a lot to its readers, including twisted fantasies and dark imaginations.
A.D. Logan has produced a riveting novel that leaves the readers craving for more. Interestingly he writes all things creative. And the inspiration comes from his lonely life in the military. Alongside work and writing, he has a few hobbies, such as hanging out with his friends, reading and relaxing. With unceasing support from his friends and family, he now knows that writing is something he needs to do.
