The Contortionist
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The Contortionist
Author: Kathryn Ann Kingsley
language: en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: 2020-09-03
Cora Glass's humdrum existence as a bank teller flips upside down when a long-abandoned circus mysteriously returns to life. But the entry fee to this big top show is far more than Cora bargained for. A deal struck. A soul...stuck. As Harrow Faire shines a spotlight on Cora, she discovers there are far more secrets in that three-ring nightmare than she could possibly imagine. Trapped in the world of the fiendish and alluring man known as the Puppeteer, Cora finds herself caught in a war between him and the reclusive Mr. Harrow. Both parties will stop at nothing-- even murder-- to get what they want. And what they want... is her.
The Contortionist's Handbook
Author: Craig Clevenger
language: en
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Release Date: 2025-01-14
With a new foreward from bestselling and Edgar award-winning author Jordan Harper, this reissue of the cult classic The Contortionist's Handbook follows a talented forger who continually reinvents himself to escape the authorities. A great read for fans of Chuck Palahniuk and Irvine Welsh. Following a near fatal overdose of painkillers, Daniel Fletcher is resuscitated in a Los Angeles emergency room and detained for psychiatric evaluation. Through a series of questions and tests, the psychiatrist must ascertain whether the patient intended to kill himself, or whether he can walk free. What the psychiatrist doesn't know is that 'Daniel Fletcher' is actually John – Johnny – Dolan Vincent, a brilliant young forger who continually changes his identity to save himself from a lifetime of incarceration. Johnny has done such assessments before – many, many times. As he creates an elaborate bluff for the evaluator, Johnny reveals the true story of his traumatic past – a broken family, descent into the sinister world of forgers and criminals, and his one chance of salvation in the beautiful and elusive Molly. But time is running out; as his underworld clients lose patience and the psychiatrist's net closes around him, Johnny has to negotiate the escape act of his life. Evoking the boulevards and strip bars of 1980s LA with cinematic intensity, The Contortionist's Handbook is a darkly hypnotic and stunningly original debut.
The Contortionist
Dr. Brenda Blacke traded the Olympic rings for a stethoscope, burying the phantom pain of a shattered gymnastics career beneath her white coat. Now a sports medicine physician, she specializes in pushing the human body to its limits – safely. But the brutal murder of CrossFit phenom Regina Knox throws Brenda back into the cutthroat world of elite athletics, a world she both understands and resents. Regina isn't just dead; she's grotesquely contorted, a horrifying parody of the sport's demanding postures. And near the body, a single, chilling clue: a chalk handprint, identical to Brenda’s own. The chalk handprint becomes a calling card as more athletes meet similarly twisted fates, each death mirroring a signature CrossFit movement. The killer isn't just strong; they possess an intimate knowledge of anatomy, exploiting the vulnerabilities of each pose with surgical precision. Brenda’s medical expertise makes her an invaluable asset to the investigation, but it also paints a target on her back. Are her own cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques inspiring these macabre displays? The thought gnaws at her conscience as the body count climbs. Partnered with the pragmatic Detective Craig Reynolds, Brenda plunges into the high-stakes world of CrossFit, a subculture obsessed with pushing boundaries. Charismatic coaches, ruthless supplement CEOs, and athletes driven by desperation all become suspects in a pressure cooker of secrets and rivalries. But the killer isn’t just targeting individuals; they’re dismantling a system, exposing the rot beneath the veneer of strength and athleticism. As the killer’s focus shifts to Brenda, leaving cryptic clues that hint at a shared past, the investigation becomes intensely personal. She’s forced into a terrifying game of cat and mouse, culminating in a deadly CrossFit competition – a gauntlet designed to test her physical and psychological limits. Brenda must confront her own demons, the seductive allure of pushing the human body to its breaking point, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition. In a heart-stopping climax, the killer's identity is revealed, shattering Brenda’s world and exposing a deeply personal vendetta. She must choose between justice and survival in a final, brutal confrontation that will leave her forever changed. This isn’t just a murder mystery; it’s a psychological thriller that delves into the dark side of human potential, exploring the fragile line between healing and harm, and the devastating consequences of obsession.