The Catcher in the Rye

Origin
J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye is a book about Holden Caulfield and his journey through his life. It recounts the days following his expulsion from Pencey Prep, a private school. After a fight with his roommate, Stradlater, Holden leaves school to days early to explore New York. It was there that he interacts with teacher, prostitutes, nuns an old girlfriend and his sister along the way. The novel illustrates a teenager's dramatic struggle against death and growing up.

Effects
Over time possessor will believe they are Holden Caulfield. Person is delusional and will eventually want to take the life of someone famous.

Collection
The book was collected from Mark David Chapman's personal possessions after he was arrested for killing John Lennon.