The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

Set in the 21st century, the novel follows the story of wealthy industrialist Palmer Eldritch, who returns from an interstellar voyage with a new drug called Chew-Z. The drug proves to be more powerful than anything the world has ever seen, capable of plunging people into a permanent state of hallucinogenic delusion. The novel's protagonist, a minor government official named Barney Kessler, becomes addicted to Chew-Z. He begins to see strange visions and believes that Eldritch has a secret plan to conquer humanity. Kessler tries to expose Eldritch's plan, but no one takes him seriously. He becomes obsessed with the idea and eventually goes insane.
«The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch» is a complex and gripping novel that will make you question the nature of reality and consciousness. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and philosophical fiction.