Schism: A Psychological Thriller

ISBN: 1468015419

Author: Biss, Andrew

Condition: New

Review "A very good psychological thriller. I'd recommend it!" --Amazon Review"Both repelling and addictive; like a car accident you can't look away from...What a great find!" --Amazon Review"Terror, neglect, and mind-games are in great supply in this novel about a disturbed young man's struggle with reality and the new woman in his life...The author's reputation as a mechanic of innovative plots is a big draw for me with this book. Do yourself a favor and check it out!" --Kindle Fire Department"A masterpiece...Gripping...Captivating...If you enjoy a good thriller book, this is it. Highly recommended." --Author R.J. Parker "My favourite movie of all times was The Silence of the Lambs because I love psychological thrillers. I also like to delve into the mind of others, so for me, this was a perfect read! It is not only dark, but it is quite humorous at times. Fantastic!" --Amazon Review Product Description As a boy, Horatio Higgins was ignored by the other children, but that didn't stop him having lots of friends...friends only he could see and whom he'd regale with tales of his fantastical exploits. Eventually, though, his parents became concerned at the inordinate amount of time their son appeared to spend talking to himself and took him for treatment, which, in time, proved successful...almost. One friend remained. Unfortunately it was the spiteful one. Years later, living alone in his tiny London flat, Horatio's loneliness is mitigated only by his acid-tongued friend and the company of what he affectionately refers to as "my wife". After losing his job, however, his life begins a rapid downward spiral...that is, until he meets a sweet, impressionable young woman named Nore. As their relationship lurches unsteadily forward, Horatio finds himself struggling against a riptide of conflicting realities he's ill-equipped to cope with. Can Nore save him from himself or will she, too, be dragged into a world where the line between fantasy and reality becomes increasingly and perilously blurred? Weaving together dark humour with shocking, unsettling twists, Schism is sure to stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Warning: This book contains Adult Subject Matter. From the Author If you're looking for something in the action/adventure thriller genre, I'd advise that Schism is most likely not for you. If, however, you're looking for a psychological thriller - i.e., one that lays emphasis on the exploration of character over plot - then this may be just what you're looking for. If you're prepared to take the ride, Schism will lead you into some of the darker recesses of the human mind and soul. You have been warned. About the Author Andrew Biss is an award-winning author and playwright whose work has received critical acclaim in both the U.S. and the U.K. In 2011 he was named as a finalist for the prestigious Heideman Award. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts London and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc.