After a construction accident costs Edgar Freemantle his right arm and his psychological stability, he retreats to a remote Florida island named Duma Key to recuperate. He begins painting obsessively, discovering that his artwork possesses a supernatural ability to manipulate physical reality and uncover buried local histories. As his talent grows, he uncovers a malevolent entity tied to the island's past and his landlord’s childhood. The narrative focuses on the intersection of creative inspiration, phantom limb syndrome, and the price of artistic obsession.
Horror fans and readers interested in the psychology of chronic pain will find a detailed look at how trauma alters the human mind. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where supernatural threats emerge through the act of creation. The reader gains a perspective on the fragile boundary between recovery and obsession, walking away with a specific understanding of how memory and physical loss can manifest as external, dangerous forces.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
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