The Surgeon's Mate

In this gritty and poignant novel, the life of alcoholic artist and author Aiden spirals into chaos as he battles a serious brain infection and struggles to maintain his family's stability. As he contends with his addictions, a psychopathic serial murderer named Frederick intrudes upon his reality, driven by a horrifying lust for violence against young women. The story explores the dark corners of creativity, where inspiration transforms into a deadly presence, leading Aiden toward a terrifying confrontation with madness.