Head Case: A Novel

by Jay Bonansinga

A man wakes up in hospital, injured and suffering from total amnesia. They name him John. Then a cop arrives claiming to be his brother - who then tries to kill him. Managing to escape, John enlists the aid of private investigator, Jessie Bales, to help him discover his true identity.

Genres: Horror, Fiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published December 25, 2014

About the author

The national best-selling author of ten acclaimed books – both fiction and non-fiction -- Jay Bonansinga has been called “one of the most imaginative writers of thrillers” by the Chicago Tribune.

Jay is the holder of a master's degree in film from Columbia College Chicago, and currently resides in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife and two sons. He is also a visiting professor at Northwestern University in their Creative Writing for the Media program.

Reviews

[Susan Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I somehow missed Bonansinga's first book but I'm sure glad I didn't miss this one. John Doe wakes up in a hospital without a clue who he is. It soon looks like he may be a serial killer but who knows for sure. This is one of those stories that just sucks you in. The night I picked it up I remember reading the first word and the next thing I knew it was 2 hours later and I was way into the plot and fascinated. Now I've got to go find his first one!

[Nova Brummelman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was really fun to read. It really took me back to when I read more of these similar books so that was fun for sure. There were a few typo's, but that doesn't mean that that will be the case in your copy, mainly because my copy was written in Dutch.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mesmerizing..shocking. I finished in 2 sittings!

[Vane Ssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that keeps u engaged. You can't put it down once you start. It's full of suspense and you as u read and learn new things about the main character, who makes up without memory, u are trying to figure out if he is a serial killer or a victim. He gets flashbacks of blood and different scenarios as he tries to figure out who he is throughout the book. Very good book