...and if you haven't read the book yet, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It's one of Westlake's greatest novels (no exaggeration). Bruising and heartbreaking and philosophical -- shorturl.at/tcBTW

It is, and the "possibly" is doing a lot of work...but I'd defend the claim. THE AX is also amazing, and A LIKELY STORY, and I love HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER, and of course there are the Parkers...but still. This book just hits like a freight train.

And here’s what it looks like:

…the upcoming film adaptation starring Andre Holland. Hospitalized after a liaison with another man’s wife ends in violence, actor Paul Cole has just one goal: to rebuild his shattered life. But with his memory damaged, the police hounding him, Paul faces steep odds…and a grim fate if he fails.

Thank you! That book does feel like a perfect fit for a road trip.

Wouldn't want to miss it. :)

Thanks! Hope you continue to enjoy what you read...