"Impressive." A "thrilling narrative." -Fantascize.com Without warning, a jetliner falls from the clear blue sky ahead of a startled motorist, who manages to catch the last few seconds of the doomed flight on his cell phone. As frightening as the video is, none of the horrified viewers watching it play out on newscasts across the globe that evening understand its true significance. The last sane day on planet Earth is already behind them. And it will only get worse. The day before, John Cruz had awakened to find himself in unfamiliar surroundings. He learns that he's been in a mental hospital for nearly three years – confined there for a crime he does not remember, a crime the hospital staff refuses to discuss with him. But soon he discovers something even more bizarre. While he and other mental patients like him are mysteriously recovering, the rest of the world is beginning a descent into madness, thanks to a mysterious disease that causes many of its victims to go violently insane. Meanwhile, overhead, a spectacular apparition splits the skies, as the largest comet in recorded history makes a close approach to planet Earth. Some scientists believe that not only is the comet somehow connected to the spreading madness, but that this has happened at least once before in human history, with apocalyptic consequences. As events close in, John will have only one task, and one question: will his mind slip away again before he can save the love of his life from the growing chaos? "Five thousand years ago – the last time this comet appeared in the skies of the Earth – our ancestors looked up. They marveled. They trembled. Perhaps they prayed. And then their civilization, for reasons unknown, ended." — Dr. Arlin Cartwight, astrophysicist, Committee of Concerned Scientists, from televised news conference "In 1665, Londoners gaped in wonder and amazement at a spectacular comet -– one not unlike the one we see in our skies now. Within months, one hundred thousand of those spectators were dead. The fact is, we don't know what's in this or any other comet. Maybe it's dangerous. Maybe it's not. But there's never a bad time to get right with God." – Lilly Powell, blogger, "Hammer of Heaven." "The word 'zombie' is simply not appropriate in the discussion of this pandemic. The CDC vehemently rejects that term, and would strongly condemn any news reporter or any news organization using it in reference to victims of this crisis." – CDC Principal Deputy Director Carmilla Sanchez, from televised news conference "We don't know everything about the comet. But we know enough to be sure there's nothing to worry about. My advice to you: sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. When you look up at the sky in awe, you'll be doing what your ancestors did, and sharing in a recorded human experience that dates back at least 3,500 years." – Dr. Eugene Samuelson, Astrophysicist, University of New Mexico, via interview on Channel 9 News, Albuquerque "This is an Emergency Alert System message from the New Mexico State Police. The governor has declared a state of public health emergency. Stay in your homes. Do not go outdoors or travel except in cases of extreme emergency. A strict dusk to dawn curfew is in effect until further notice. Violators will be shot on sight without exception." — From Emergency Alert System message Selected Internet-posted reader reviews: "5 stars. The twists and turns make it hard to put down (thanks for no sleep that night when I found myself finishing it up at 4 am on a work night!) and the ending was just so unexpectedly PERFECT." "5 stars. This was magnificent. I know this will stay with me for a while, it was certainly a page turner, so hard to put down." "5 stars. My family almost didn't have mashed potatoes or cranberries on Thanksgiving, and it's thanks to this book! Could NOT put it down. Absolutely loved it." "4.5 stars. I don’t usually like a lot of the Sci-Fi horror zombie type books that come across my desk.... This one surprised me. I loved it.... Will look forward to more from this author." "4 stars. This was a great book, newly published... and I am happy to have discovered it. It deserves some attention. It is good enough to be considered to be published in hard copy.... I would like to buy a sequel." "5 stars. This book was both thought provoking and freaked me out at the same time. Not what you expect from the genre but in a good way." "5 stars. A different twist to an apocalyptic novel. Well written and the technical and medical details were explained in layman's terms and were done with the right balance. Flesh eating zombies, human trees, the mad are sane and the sane are mad, and with humour thrown in to create a very readable and believable book.... Look forward to more novels from this author." "5 stars. Completely refreshing read. Journal of the Crazy Year takes a well known concept and spins it right on its head. Do yourself a favor and make this your next book purchase. You won't regret it." A Journal of the Crazy Year is intended for mature audiences, 17+. For more information including free sample chapters, press clippings, the author's blog, contact information and more, go to www.forrestcarr.com.