The Contortionist's Handbook

John Dolan Vincent, a highly gifted but socially awkward individual with a childhood marked by hardship, turns to forgery and crime to cope with his struggles and health issues. His life spirals downward as he frequently changes identities to avoid institutionalization, becoming entangled in a dangerous underworld. With his personal and criminal worlds colliding, the story explores the consequences of his actions and secrets in a gritty, suspenseful narrative.