Statham Island
Insane
About the Author
Anita Giannantonio
Anita Giannantonio is a Pennsylvania-based horror novelist whose passion for spine-chilling stories began with a lifelong fascination with horror films and books, further fueled by her own paranormal encounters. Her novels masterfully dive into the timeless battle between good and evil, gripping readers with tension and eerie suspense. Notably, each of her novels is crafted with precisely thirteen chapters—a nod to the superstition that led hotels and apartment buildings to omit the thirteenth floor. Anita is also the author of Insane and is currently at work on her third novel. She lives with her husband and their five children, finding inspiration in both family life and the mysteries lurking beyond the ordinary.
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About the Book:
Insane
When college student Shirley Fitzpatrick loses her parents in a devastating plane crash, her world is shattered. Overwhelmed by grief, she spirals into a deep depression that leads to her institutionalization. Within the sterile walls of the psychiatric facility, Shirley begins what she hopes will be a journey toward healing. But as the days turn into weeks, she starts to notice strange inconsistencies in her treatment, cryptic behavior from the staff, and whispers of experiments conducted in the shadows. As her mental and emotional state are pushed to the brink, Shirley’s therapy sessions grow increasingly invasive, and she begins to question the motives of the very people who claim to want to help her. Are they truly dedicated to her recovery, or is there a darker agenda at play? Will Shirley uncover the truth before it’s too late?
About the Book:
Statham island
After a bitter divorce, former top Manhattan medical malpractice attorney Christina Martin escapes to the quiet of Statham Manor, a secluded nineteenth-century mansion perched on a private island off the coast of East Hampton. Once the opulent retreat of a wealthy oil tycoon and a gathering place for society’s elite, the estate now stands in ruins. Determined to restore the manor to its former grandeur, Christina throws herself into the renovation, hoping for a fresh start. But as she delves deeper into the island’s history, she begins to uncover unsettling secrets hidden within its walls – secrets that threaten not only her fractured family but also her grip on reality. Faced with eerie discoveries and whispers from the past, Christina is drawn into a web of mystery, one that forces her to confront both the haunted legacy of Statham Manor and the dark shadows lurking within herself.
