Awards & Reviews for No, You're Crazy
2023 NYC Big Book Award winner for visionary fiction 2023 Hollywood Book Festival Gen. Fiction Runner-up 2023 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD HONORABLE MENTION 2023 Beach Book Festival General Fiction Runner-Up
“Appeals with breakneck plotting…”
--Vancouver Sun Newspaper
"No, You’re Crazy is an electrifying literary voyage that defies conventional boundaries, leaving an indelible imprint upon the reader’s soul. Jeff Beamish’s masterful storytelling intertwines threads of psychological depth, family dynamics, and the enigmatic nature of existence itself. … grips you from the opening page and never relinquishes its hold. … a captivating tapestry that demands to be experienced, a symphony of emotions that resonates long after the final page is turned."
--The Bookish Elf
“Magically alluring prose… a uniquely captivating read…” --Exclusive Magazine
“Intriguing, fast-paced… an enthralling read that will stay with me for a long time… I recommend it to everyone, as long as you understand that it is a novel that cuts straight to the bone of your preconceptions about life and will challenge you.”
--Paul Zietsman, Readers’ Favorite
“A really well-done thriller novel… enjoyed the concept.”
Kathryn McLeer, NetGalley
"A riveting exploration of the thin line between reality and perception, skillfully woven into a narrative that blends elements of a page-turning thriller with a poignant examination of family dynamics and mental health... a must-read for those seeking a gripping and intellectually stimulating literary experience." -- Pratibha Malav, author of the novel If Tomorrow Comes
"Impossible to deny its power and the raw emotions it evokes. ... a deeply rewarding and thought-provoking experience." -- Literary Pawspectives Book Blog
"Author Jeff Beamish takes us into many realms, places that are warm, dark, dang, and scary yet the messages come through... Told in the voices of Ashlee and Mike using different timelines, the author created two powerful characters whose pasts, presents and hopefully futures are told in a powerful, heartbreaking and hopeful way." --Fran Lewis, Just Reviews
“Irresistible...wonderfully engaging read.”--Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards
“Beamish brilliantly develops a sense of intrigue and adventure…At once dark and uplifting, this title challenges preconceptions about neurodiversity, human nature, and our capacity for commitment and unconditional love.” –U.S. Review of Books
“A compelling saga of being lost, found, and coming full circle to recognize the real value of life.”--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“This fascinating book delves into the depths of reality and existence and leaves the reader questioning both. …a gratifying work of psychological fiction (and) an enlightening and emotionally rich experience.”
--Literary Titan
"Beamish has a talent for seeing inside people's minds, understanding what makes them tick and connecting their thoughts to life's meanings and themes. Once readers connect to Ashlee and her maybe-grandfather, they're in for an action-packed adventure, with nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout. Beamish takes readers on a hell of a ride, but there's a little heaven mixed in there too."
--Tracy Sherlock, Cover to Cover