Havoc offers an insight into the mind of a self destructive person. The book describes a self-sustaining set of thoughts in the main character - thoughts, which bring about the cruel logic of self destruction as an inevitable consequence of life itself. The story takes place in pre-WW2 Copenhagen, where the main character, Ole Jastrau, becomes an alcoholic with the specific purpose of deliberately destroying himself - physically as well as mentally. Like most of Tom Kristensen's work, Havoc displays a pessimistic view of life. The reader should be in a healthy mental state when reading the book. A warning on the cover of "The Dice Man" stated, that this book would change your life. "Havoc" might END your life.