Book 86:
The Contortionist's Handbook - Craig Clevenger
A
stunning novel about a brilliant young forger who continually reinvents himself
to escape the authorities, described by Chuck Palahniuk, bestselling author of
FIGHT CLUB, as 'the best book I have read in easily five years. Easily. Maybe
ten years.'
Following
a near fatal overdose of painkillers, Daniel Fletcher is resuscitated in a Los
Angeles emergency room and detained for psychiatric evaluation. Through a
series of questions and tests, the psychiatrist must ascertain whether the
patient intended to kill himself, or whether he can walk free. What the
psychiatrist doesn't know is that 'Daniel Fletcher' is actually John – Johnny –
Dolan Vincent, a brilliant young forger who continually changes his identity to
save himself from a lifetime of incarceration. Johnny has done such assessments
before – many, many times.
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