Synopsis: Daniel Fletcher, Christopher Thorne, Steven Edwards, all identities forged by a master contortionist, a contortionist of identities. Real name, John Dolan Vincent. Johnny suffers from chronic headaches, godsplitters as he calls them. So much pain that all he can think of is stopping the pain with any means necessary, even if that relief could kill him. Because of these headaches and the pain involved with such, he has mastered forging documents, scouting cemeteries and local junkies to acquire an identity which he can use in the future. Birth certificates, school ID's, driver licenses, in 55 minutes, just like that perfect replicas. All used so each time he overdoses while trying to stop a godsplitter he can change identities and stay off the radar of the medical doctors, the police and related public authorities. During questioning after one of his OD's we learn all about his childhood, his parents and how he came to be who he is today, while also seeing how he has mastered the art of trickery, slight of hand so to speak. Who will he be next or will the authorities finally catch on to his deceiving ways?
My review: Definitely a page turner. I wanted to see where this story was going from the first words. A probable genius, drug addicted, master forger constantly changing identities, how can you not be drawn in? The author really knows his medical terms when it comes to pain, substance and personality disorders and he does a fantastic job describing how Johnny learns and masters forging all different types of documents. My only issue with this book is how it ends. While I can see how the ending is supposed to leave you in thought and wondering exactly what the next move may be, I just don't think it flowed the way is could have. It was kind of abrupt, without a great deal of explanation. Might be a good story to discuss with a bunch of buddies sitting around drinking one night but for me it just didn't end as well as it could have. I would give the first 95% of this book an A and the last 5% a C-.
My rating: 6
Pages: 199
Author website: http://www.craigclevenger.com/#1c5/flickr
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