Michael R. Fletcher builds a world where the power of your belief and delusion translates to actual power. The more insane you are, the more power you have. The more people who believe in you or an idea, the closer to truth it gets. But power has dangers, especially if its fueled by insanity, which could pull you under.

The central plot revolves around an attempt to create a man made god, and the thieves who steal this would-be god. From start to finish this book is a grimy, disgusting, morbidly fascinating read of the power struggles and wishes of a deplorable cast of characters, along with a commentary on perceptions and beliefs. While you certainly won't read this book for the aesthetic, it delivers on tension, imagination and really good writing.

I kinda want a sequel, but I also want a bath.