The Madness: A Novel BY Dawn Kurtagich

In this chilling tale of suspense and horror from award-winning author Dawn Kurtagich, Dr. Mina Murray’s life takes a harrowing turn when she receives an unexpected email from her estranged best friend, Lucy. Summoned back to her childhood home on the windswept shores of Wales, Mina leaves behind her thriving psychiatric practice in London to confront a mystery that intertwines her past and present.

Lucy is afflicted by a mysterious illness that mirrors the symptoms of Mina’s amnesiac patient, a case she had left unresolved. Driven by her deep bond with Lucy and a sense of unresolved duty, Mina plunges into the depths of her hometown’s secrets. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of hidden truths, missing girls, and an ancient, nameless force that has haunted her for years.

As the boundary between reality and delusion starts to erode, Mina is forced to confront not only the monstrous legacy entwined with her past but also the darkest corners of her own psyche. Joined by a group of astute and courageous women, she embarks on a desperate mission to break the cycle of horror that has plagued her community for generations.

With each revelation, Mina draws closer to a confrontation with a malevolent entity that may be more monster than man. In this gripping narrative, Kurtagich masterfully weaves suspense, horror, and psychological depth into a tale that explores the thin line between sanity and madness, courage and terror.