Chats with the Charlatan is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges readers into the fractured mind of Kevin Davis, a therapist whose dangerously unorthodox methods lead him down a spiraling path of manipulation, madness, and murder.
Set against the gritty, shadowed backdrop of Chicago’s West Side and the isolating calm of rural Illinois, Kevin’s life unravels as he navigates a toxic web woven by a manipulative patient, Lucy, and the elusive mastermind, Molly. Haunted by his past failures and haunted by substance abuse, Kevin’s grip on reality blurs as he becomes both puppet and player in a deadly game of revenge, betrayal, and shattered trust.
From tense therapy sessions to violent confrontations, and from dark conspiracies to a drug-fueled descent into madness, this neo-noir narrative explores the thin line between healer and destroyer, truth and delusion, control and chaos. Fans of Gone Girl, Fight Club, and Shutter Island will find themselves captivated by the morally ambiguous characters, unreliable narration, and the stark exploration of guilt and atonement.
Will Kevin find redemption before his demons consume him — or will the charlatan’s twisted game claim him forever?
Chris Wilkensen 