Horrific and Philosophical Mysteries

[DRuzicka]

Hello all,

I'm looking for something kind of specific. Lately, I've really been loving the work of Brian Evenson, and "The Brotherhood of Mutilation" hits all of the right chords.

Now, sure, it's plotted around an investigation, but that's not REALLY what it's about -- the "mystery" is the jumping-off point, ala Auster's New York Trilogy. What the story becomes in the end is something more philosophical, with fantastic streaks of surreal horror and dark, quick, comical dialogue:
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The torn-lipped man raised his eyebrows and looked at his companion. ‘He’s pretending not to remember,’ he said.

‘Of course you remember,’ said the one with the bass voice. ‘Opportunity knocking? All that?’

‘Ah,’ said Kline. ‘I’m afraid so.’

‘Look at you,’ said Torn-Lip. ‘Do you want to die in bed?’

‘You don’t want to die in bed,’ said Low Voice.

‘We’re here to save you,’ said Torn-Lip.

‘I don’t want to be saved,’ said Kline.

‘He doesn’t want to be saved,’ said Low Voice.

‘Sure he does,’ said Torn-Lip. ‘He just doesn’t know it yet.’
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Is there ANYTHING ELSE out there in the world of fiction that's doing what this novella does? If so, I need it in my life. Thanks much!