"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.