I saw "Crack-Up" by Eric Christopherson mentioned in the Amazon forums, and thought it looked interesting. I'm glad I picked up a copy, as it was a very entertaining read.
The main character, Argus Ward, is a "high-functioning paranoid schizophrenic" with a seemingly good life. He has a wife, children, and a high-paying job as a security consultant. All of that goes downhill when his medication fails and he kills one of his high-profile clients. But was it a case of medication failing, or something more sinister at work?
The suspense in "Crack-Up" works well because we're never entirely sure what events are real and what is only the delusions of Argus' schizophrenia. It's possible that Argus was the pawn of a major conspiracy to murder his client, John Helms, or it's possible the conspiracy is only as real as the voice of Darth Vader talking from the air vent. Christopherson's writing keeps you guessing until the end as you try to figure out the truth from an unreliable narrator.
There is some nudity in this story, as well as cursing and tense situations. I would recommend "Crack-Up" for ages 16 and older.
I'm glad you found it such an interesting thriller.
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