On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Karl Shergill’s gripping duology, Lockdown Alpha and Lockdown Infinity, weaves a chilling tale of obsession, cosmic horror, and societal collapse, capturing the dark side of desire during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, Karl Shergill’s twin novels, Lockdown Alpha and Lockdown Infinity, emerge as a chilling exploration of human fragility, obsession, and the monstrous impulses that surface in times of crisis. This richly crafted duology transcends the boundaries of traditional thrillers, weaving a tapestry of psychological horror, societal collapse, and cosmic dread. Shergill’s razor-sharp prose captures the raw, fractured essence of a world undone by disease, isolation, and emotional collapse, offering a profound meditation on the dark side of desire.
Lockdown Alpha: The Seeds of Obsession
Lockdown Alpha sets the stage with a gripping tale of fixation born in the claustrophobic grip of the pandemic. As COVID-19 transforms bustling cities into ghostly wastelands, a woman’s budding romance is stifled by lockdown restrictions, igniting an all-consuming obsession. What begins as infatuation spirals into a chilling campaign of stalking, manipulation, and control. Shergill masterfully interweaves the personal horror of this unraveling psyche with the broader desolation of a society in lockdown, where familiar landscapes turn alien and connections fray.
The stalker, both magnetic and menacing, embodies the unmoored spirit of the era. Her descent into obsession mirrors the collective unraveling of a world grappling with fear and isolation. Shergill’s narrative probes unsettling questions: What happens when the threads of reality begin to snap? How does solitude amplify our darkest impulses? Lockdown Alpha is a psychological page-turner that fuses interpersonal terror with the eerie backdrop of societal collapse, leaving readers both enthralled and unnerved.
Lockdown Infinity: From Obsession to Cosmic Horror
Lockdown Infinity picks up the thread, plunging deeper into the abyss as the protagonist’s unrequited love morphs into something far more sinister. Consumed by her fixation, she harnesses metaphysical and quantum forces, transforming into a monstrous entity driven by a relentless killing instinct. This evolution from human to otherworldly predator elevates the narrative into the realm of cosmic horror, where personal obsession collides with existential dread.
Set against the unending backdrop of the pandemic, Lockdown Infinity fearlessly confronts complex social issues—LGBTQ discrimination, mental illness, economic hardship, and the devastating toll of suicide. Shergill lays bare the psychological and societal toll of prolonged isolation, showing how these pressures can distort human behavior into something disturbingly aberrant. The novel’s unflinching exploration of these themes, paired with its innovative narrative structure, makes it a cultural artifact that resonates far beyond the thriller genre.
A Duology That Defines an Era
Together, Lockdown Alpha and Lockdown Infinity form a literary duology that is as much a philosophical inquiry as it is a pulse-pounding thriller. Shergill’s incisive writing captures the emotional and cultural scars of the pandemic, probing how fear and loneliness can mutate individuals and societies alike. The novels’ unique blend of psychological depth, societal critique, and cosmic horror invites readers to confront the darker corners of human nature and the fragility of the world we inhabit.
Karl Shergill has crafted more than just a pair of novels; he has created a haunting reflection of an era defined by crisis. Lockdown Alpha and Lockdown Infinity are must-reads for those willing to face the unsettling truths of desire, control, and the monstrous capacity for violence that lurks within us all.
Karl Shergill
Born in India, Dr. Karl Shergill carved an inspiring career across medicine and literature. After earning his MBBS and becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, he lent his talents to the NHS—all while cultivating parallel passions for poetry and prose.
The author of over 10 books and plays that have garnered acclaim in Punjabi and English, his writing often explores the immigrant experience and what it means to heal others as well as ourselves. From early-career accolades like the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to researching GI disorders to recently translating his own novel into a second tongue, Dr. Karl Shergill’s works reflect the vision of a citizen at home in the world. His observations lend insight and empathy equally into the consulting room and the human condition.
Find more from Karl Shergill now:
Lockdown Alpha
Apple Books: https://apple.co/4nksrYw
Kindle: https://amzn.to/4ljFhnV
Paperback: https://amzn.to/4nh2EAm
Lockdown Inifinity
Paperback: https://amzn.to/4nedyGY
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