Edward Caine’s world changed the day he found the body. His wife, Jill, was the victim of the Solemn Stalker and the aftermath has led him to a huge realization. Edward is one of THE ONE PERCENTERS, someone destined to help ease the process of evolution by eliminating those deemed to be flawed mutations. How far will Edward’s obsessions take him as he assumes his role as one of THE ONE PERCENTERS?

THE ONE PERCENTERS is a brilliant, often disturbing, look into the mind of a killer. The first person narrative is a bit surprising, as frankly the exploits of a repeat killer are not sympathetic. Surprisingly, however, John Podgursky draws the reader into this dark tale of a mind disintegrating and leaves the reader with a sense of sadness. Don’t misunderstand me- Edward’s tale is horrifying to say the least! Embedded in the shocking exploits of Edward, though, is a small kernel of lost hope as Edward himself is a victim of the Solemn Stalker.

Edward is a complex and troubling figure. His complete lack of understanding of basic human emotions and societal expectations, along with a generous dose of grandiosity, makes his tale both compelling and bleak. His rambling narrative tells a gripping story of a lost love while showing just how far a mind can fragment in the wake of tragedy. John Podgursky has written a thriller that shocks, disturbs, and yes, entertains the reader. Brilliantly done!

Publisher: Damnation Books (September 2009)