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Tabula Rasa
Enigmatic Zeke Olsen has everything he ever wanted. A well-paid job, a beautiful wife, close friends, and a baby on the way. Fumbling his way through a traumatic childhood, he’d carved out the existence of his dreams. His life is perfect until a business trip to New York brings about a catastrophic turn of events.
Zeke returns home and finds his life spiralling out of control, battling his memory, addiction, and pain. He struggles to grasp what happened, who he is, and what he is capable of. His dream slowly fades into a nightmare and unravels chaotically around him.
A boundary-crossing dark, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing as you ask yourself, how well do you know really know anyone?
Zeke returns home and finds his life spiralling out of control, battling his memory, addiction, and pain. He struggles to grasp what happened, who he is, and what he is capable of. His dream slowly fades into a nightmare and unravels chaotically around him.
A boundary-crossing dark, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing as you ask yourself, how well do you know really know anyone?
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2022
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About the author
J.S. Morton
11 books45 followersJ.S. Morton is an award-winning fiction writer renowned for his darkly comedic storytelling. His works often explore real-life issues and delve into human psychology. He is best known for his book "You're Gone," which received a Red Ribbon in the Wishing Shelf Book Competition, a bronze medal in the Readers' Favourite awards, and was reviewed with a 'Get it' by Kirkus Reviews.
AMAZON.COM
Morton's writing style is characterized by a blend of humour and suspense, engaging readers with unpredictable plots and relatable characters. His notable works include:
"You're Gone": A darkly comedic thriller that follows Arthur Norman, a widower grappling with grief and his own sinister inclinations.
"Arthur": A continuation of Arthur Norman's story, exploring his return after 25 years in absentia.
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"Tabula Rasa": A thriller that delves into themes of identity and self-discovery.
As a reader, Morton enjoys gritty dystopian narratives and dark, humorous reads, citing "The Handmaid's Tale," "1984," and "You" among his favourites.
REEDSY.COM
Outside of writing, Morton is passionate about live music, particularly punk and metal genres, cars, reading, cinema, and snow. He is also a staunch believer in kindness and that it is never too late to start anew in life.
AMAZON.COM
For more information about J.S. Morton and his works, you can visit his Amazon author page.
AMAZON.COM
Morton's writing style is characterized by a blend of humour and suspense, engaging readers with unpredictable plots and relatable characters. His notable works include:
"You're Gone": A darkly comedic thriller that follows Arthur Norman, a widower grappling with grief and his own sinister inclinations.
"Arthur": A continuation of Arthur Norman's story, exploring his return after 25 years in absentia.
BOOKSHOP.ORG
"Tabula Rasa": A thriller that delves into themes of identity and self-discovery.
As a reader, Morton enjoys gritty dystopian narratives and dark, humorous reads, citing "The Handmaid's Tale," "1984," and "You" among his favourites.
REEDSY.COM
Outside of writing, Morton is passionate about live music, particularly punk and metal genres, cars, reading, cinema, and snow. He is also a staunch believer in kindness and that it is never too late to start anew in life.
AMAZON.COM
For more information about J.S. Morton and his works, you can visit his Amazon author page.
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October 29, 2023
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Tabula Rasa
Subtitle:
Author: J.S. Morton
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
He has everything he could want, a job with a good income, a new home, a wife, good friends and a baby on the way. And then everything changes. There are lost periods in his memory. What happened? Could alcohol and drugs be to blame?
What I liked about the book:
It kept you on your toes.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the book.
My favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My least favourite bits in the book:
When the main character finally finds out the truth.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book I’ve read by this author.
What books could this be compared to and why?
It’s difficult to compare it with any other thrillers.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult No
Adult Yes
If you like reading psychological thrillers, this book may be the book for you.
Book Description by Author:
Enigmatic Zeke Olsen has everything he ever wanted. A well-paid job, a beautiful wife, close friends, and a baby on the way. Fumbling his way through a traumatic childhood, he’d carved out the existence of his dreams. His life is perfect until a business trip to New York brings about a catastrophic turn of events.
Zeke returns home and finds his life spiralling out of control, battling his memory, addiction, and pain. He struggles to grasp what happened, who he is, and what he is capable of. His dream slowly fades into a nightmare and unravels chaotically around him.
A boundary-crossing dark, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing as you ask yourself, how well do you know really know anyone?
About the Author:
J.S. Morton is an award-winning fiction writer with a deep love for dark comedy. Most of his stories revolve around real-life issues and human psychology.
As a reader, he loves a gritty dystopia as much as dark, humorous read and cites 'The Handmaid's Tale' '1984' and 'You' among some of his favourites.
Outside of writing, John is a passionate fan of live music (predominantly punk rock), motorsports, reading, cinema, and snow.
He is also a staunch believer in kindness and that it is never too late in life to start again.
Basic Details:
Book Title: Tabula Rasa
Subtitle:
Author: J.S. Morton
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
He has everything he could want, a job with a good income, a new home, a wife, good friends and a baby on the way. And then everything changes. There are lost periods in his memory. What happened? Could alcohol and drugs be to blame?
What I liked about the book:
It kept you on your toes.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the book.
My favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My least favourite bits in the book:
When the main character finally finds out the truth.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book I’ve read by this author.
What books could this be compared to and why?
It’s difficult to compare it with any other thrillers.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult No
Adult Yes
If you like reading psychological thrillers, this book may be the book for you.
Book Description by Author:
Enigmatic Zeke Olsen has everything he ever wanted. A well-paid job, a beautiful wife, close friends, and a baby on the way. Fumbling his way through a traumatic childhood, he’d carved out the existence of his dreams. His life is perfect until a business trip to New York brings about a catastrophic turn of events.
Zeke returns home and finds his life spiralling out of control, battling his memory, addiction, and pain. He struggles to grasp what happened, who he is, and what he is capable of. His dream slowly fades into a nightmare and unravels chaotically around him.
A boundary-crossing dark, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing as you ask yourself, how well do you know really know anyone?
About the Author:
J.S. Morton is an award-winning fiction writer with a deep love for dark comedy. Most of his stories revolve around real-life issues and human psychology.
As a reader, he loves a gritty dystopia as much as dark, humorous read and cites 'The Handmaid's Tale' '1984' and 'You' among some of his favourites.
Outside of writing, John is a passionate fan of live music (predominantly punk rock), motorsports, reading, cinema, and snow.
He is also a staunch believer in kindness and that it is never too late in life to start again.
October 25, 2022
Zeke was married with a baby on the way, but when a business trip is needed, Zeke is charged with murder and he doesn't know how it happened. As the story progresses, it had me second guessing what was true and what wasn’t true. Who should Zeke trust and shouldn’t trust. I love a great psychological thriller and this story didn’t disappoint. The characters in this story were written so well and I would love to see more from them. I don’t know what's next from this author, but I want more. ~ CL, UP Book Reviews
February 27, 2023
I have a read a few of J.S. Morton's books, and I enjoyed this one, I did. It is a classic psychological thriller where no one is quite who they seem to be. I think the author has really found his range with his latest work 'You're Gone', but in my opinion Tabula Rasa was probably his springboard, and it is definitely worth a read. Without it he wouldn't have gone on to produce You're Gone, which, to me, is something of a masterpiece.
November 26, 2022
You get into the mind of one killer here, but the problem is, there are two, at least. It's a gripping story, well-written, and the protagonist is not always thinking clearly. On top of that, he has a newborn baby, which makes you wonder about the state of parenthood today. Poor kid - you'll just have to read it, I'm not giving it away.
November 14, 2022
I loved this book from start to finish, from the hazy, dream like sequences, to the troubled protagonist. The plot was enthralling and the character flaws in the characters very relatable. The plot me guessing from start to finish and blindsided me at the end.
November 14, 2022
Chilling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing.
November 14, 2022
Dark, thought provoking, keeps you guessing.
November 14, 2022
Deep, interesting thriller. It reminded me a bit of Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith.
February 26, 2024
A good psychological thriller, perfect for fans of the genre.
April 11, 2024
A gripping psychological thriller. Definitely one for fans of the genre.
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 reviews