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Stanley was born in 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky. In a small library, in the basement of his church, he first discovered his love of reading. Jules Verne, Mark Twain, J.R.R. Tolkien, H.G. Wells and C.S. Lewis spoke to him. They took him to faraway places and adventures under the sea. In 5th Grade, a Social Studies report on the events surrounding the ride of Paul Revere introduced him to his favorite time in history, the 18th century.
Years later, while researching his genealogy, he rediscovered his old fascination with the 18th century. His focus upon Scotland, he began to study the period with avid interest. The idea for The Legend of Chip came when a Scottish cousin recounted an ancient myth about a man called Chips and his dealings with the Devil. It was a dark tale, but the premise intrigued him. That night, he sat and wrote the first chapter of what would become his first novel.
Today, Stanley is proud to proclaim that, The Legend of Chip: The Legend Begins, is the first book in a series of novels surrounding the life and adventures of Christopher MacDougall. He thoroughly enjoyed writing the novel and is currently working on the second book of the series. He is also working on other works that encompass the “World of Chip” as well.
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
The Legend of Chip: The Legend Begins by Stanley Campbell is an inspiring story with a great historical setting against the backdrop of 18th century Edinburgh, Scotland. The reader follows the life of an ordinary man, Christopher MacDougall, whose sole interest is to cater to his family needs. But an encounter with a stranger changes everything. The opportunity offered by the stranger could have increased his income and made life easier for his family, but he is instead plunged into a series of unfortunate situations, with his life quickly spiraling out of control. Follow him as he sets out to find answers, leaving his family behind to join the Navy. When he comes back, things look messier than when he left them, with evil lurking in the dark and threatening not only his life but that of everyone he cares about. Does he have what it takes to make the choice that can save the lives of those he loves?
Stanley Campbell’s novel is powerful, with great pacing, and is character-driven. The reader is plunged into the inner world of the protagonist, a restless man who is haunted by an evil he can’t understand. The story is intense, exploring emotions in the characters and deeper levels of the psychological conflict. The Legend of Chip: The Legend Begins features great prose with compelling descriptions and emotionally rich passages. The scenes are well-crafted, with awesome paragraph breaks that leave a strong dramatic effect on the reader. The author integrates powerful themes into the narrative, including family, service, and a man’s search for meaning. This is a well-plotted story with a huge potential to inspire and entertain readers.
