Twenty-One Murders

When you question what's real, old things become new with every step. This psychological suspense story plays with that concept and puts you in the shoes of a reformed schizophrenic trying to readjust to society. The reader is taken through a joyride in the mind of this disturbed individual, all in a fresh presentation and approach. This could be seen as a love letter to the journey of self-discovery, and though these concepts may share some similarities, it would be unwise to assume it as such.

The creation of this book paralleled my personal recovery from a massive injury. The idea of "getting back out there" was very much hammering my thoughts. Through this short story I was able to channel that energy and focus on my recovery to astonishing results. Certainly I was able to reach a catharsis in the creative and therapeutic journeys, and this tale has a lot to do with that. Still it remains fictional and plays with the reader in a subtle way, seeking to open its mind to new horizons.

There is a lot of "Me" in this story, yet the main character manages to present itself in a very individual and self aware light. He is a unique take on a colorful profile that mimics a lot of the stigma people carry for those with his condition. A flawed yet capable person, trying hard to "become normal". A man with many choices and a broken compass.

Are you willing to walk alongside him?