Alchemy of a Psychopath

It's the year 1849 as dawn gleams over the slums of Whitechapel, London. Jake Anderson finds himself in a battle of manipulation and wit, unlike anything he's ever experienced. His psychosis is tested as he not only attempts to uncover what makes him the way he is, but also if he can come out of this predicament unscathed. It is in this journal that he depicts first hand accounts of all that transpires between him and his partner who shares a very similar condition. It's Jake's hope that others will read and learn from this story in the off chance his journal is found.

For the reader who thrives on suspense and uncertainty, this story will test your own ability to analyze what is fact and what isn't. As this tale unfolds through the eyes of Jake Anderson, you will understand the sort of struggle he's going through when he agrees to take part in a very interesting relationship. It's a partnership built on lies, manipulation, wit, and psychopathy. Just as the unlikely pair in this story proceed to work with each other towards mutual gain, they are just the same working against one another. Through it all, Jake must rely on his own abilities as he understands quite clearly that no one can be trusted.

Blake Harper is a U.S. Army Veteran who served seven years before fulfilling his obligation. An aspiring author since the age of eight, Blake leverages his passion for history and writing to create stories that transport readers back in time. He's a sucker for philosophy, understanding the human condition, and surrounding himself with books. Blake does his best work when accompanied by music as he believes it's a vital tool that helps set the emotional tone for a story. Living in Louisiana allows him to be close to family but he's ever optimistic about where he'll end up in the future.