A chilling exploration of the mind on the brink."The three shots rang out very clearly in Edward Zupan's head as he crossed Times Square..." So begins Fred Skolnik's extraordinary novel, exploring the psyche of a man teetering between reality and delusion. Is Edward Zupan merely contemplating a horrific act, or is he destined to become a perpetrator of violence? Set against the backdrop of New York City, Basic Forms delves into the depths of Zupan's fractured consciousness, utilizing parallel characters, recurring motifs, and a haunting atmosphere to create a truly unsettling reading experience. For readers of literary fiction and psychological thrillers, this novel offers a profound meditation on the nature of violence, memory, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems absurd.
