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Disconnected: A Mortal Reality
Daniel has everything he’s supposed to want.
A successful business. A stable relationship. A life that looks exactly right from the outside.
But behind it, he’s drowning in debt, in pressure, and in the exhausting performance of pretending he’s fine.
Then Gabriel returns.
A childhood friend, whom he hasn’t seen in decades, arrives with a simple
Nothing about Daniel’s life is what it seems.
At first, it sounds like a delusion. Then the cracks begin to appear — small inconsistencies, buried memories, moments that don’t line up. The more Daniel investigates, the less certain he becomes about his own past, his choices, and even his identity.
In a world shaped by algorithms, comparison, and constant visibility, reality starts to feel negotiable.
And Daniel is forced to ask a dangerous
Is he losing his mind…or waking up?
As his life unravels, he must decide whether to hold onto the fragile stability he’s built — or follow the truth wherever it leads, even if it destroys everything.
About this book A Mortal Reality is a psychological literary thriller exploring identity, anxiety, digital dependency, and the quiet pressure of modern life.
A successful business. A stable relationship. A life that looks exactly right from the outside.
But behind it, he’s drowning in debt, in pressure, and in the exhausting performance of pretending he’s fine.
Then Gabriel returns.
A childhood friend, whom he hasn’t seen in decades, arrives with a simple
Nothing about Daniel’s life is what it seems.
At first, it sounds like a delusion. Then the cracks begin to appear — small inconsistencies, buried memories, moments that don’t line up. The more Daniel investigates, the less certain he becomes about his own past, his choices, and even his identity.
In a world shaped by algorithms, comparison, and constant visibility, reality starts to feel negotiable.
And Daniel is forced to ask a dangerous
Is he losing his mind…or waking up?
As his life unravels, he must decide whether to hold onto the fragile stability he’s built — or follow the truth wherever it leads, even if it destroys everything.
About this book A Mortal Reality is a psychological literary thriller exploring identity, anxiety, digital dependency, and the quiet pressure of modern life.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2025
About the author
Richard Malcolm
2 books1 followerRichard Malcolm writes psychologically layered fiction exploring the hidden truths beneath human relationships. His novels examine the stories people tell themselves about love, morality, and identity — and the moments when those beliefs begin to unravel.
Blending emotional depth with subtle psychological tension, his work invites readers to look beyond the surface of events and question the motivations that drive human behaviour. Through introspective characters, urban settings, and conversations that probe the heart of human experience, his stories reveal meanings that often emerge more clearly on a second or even third reading.
Drawing on a career as a sports therapist working with Olympic athletes, royalty, and military clients — and a foundation in Sports Psychology from the University of Warwick — Richard brings a unique understanding of human performance, pressure, and self-perception to his storytelling.
A common thread unites his novels: exploring the lies people believe, and the truths waiting quietly beneath them.
Blending emotional depth with subtle psychological tension, his work invites readers to look beyond the surface of events and question the motivations that drive human behaviour. Through introspective characters, urban settings, and conversations that probe the heart of human experience, his stories reveal meanings that often emerge more clearly on a second or even third reading.
Drawing on a career as a sports therapist working with Olympic athletes, royalty, and military clients — and a foundation in Sports Psychology from the University of Warwick — Richard brings a unique understanding of human performance, pressure, and self-perception to his storytelling.
A common thread unites his novels: exploring the lies people believe, and the truths waiting quietly beneath them.
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November 13, 2025
Questions that you never want to ask
December 22, 2025
Must read
Very well written, engaging, making you question where your own head is at. So many themes running through the book. Definitely one for book clubs to read and discuss
Very well written, engaging, making you question where your own head is at. So many themes running through the book. Definitely one for book clubs to read and discuss
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews