The Tattered Book

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Pub Date 15 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 30 Aug 2023

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Going for a morning run, Cassi stops at a garage sale and buys a mysterious Tattered Book. Her family accuses her of living in a fictional world. Cassi disagrees, but as soon as she starts reading it her carefully ordered life begins to unravel. Every time she reads the book, she dreams about it… about what hasn’t happened yet. And the main character seems to see her, even in the written pages of the book she’s reading. Shy by nature, Cassi attempts to talk to him, but every time she does, she wakes up.

Detective Marco Marino is working an intricate and dangerous case. The Scutari mob family has threatened another business in Florence. As he works the case a woman keeps appearing and disappearing like a phantom. At first, he’s unnerved by this constant distraction from his work, until he realizes she is helping him solve the case. If only she could speak! When he takes her into his arms for a fleeting kiss, he knows she’s real. This is a mystery he must solve.

Going for a morning run, Cassi stops at a garage sale and buys a mysterious Tattered Book. Her family accuses her of living in a fictional world. Cassi disagrees, but as soon as she starts reading it...


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A captivating tale that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Cassi's chance purchase of a mysterious book at a garage sale sets off a chain of events that upends her orderly life. As she delves into its pages, the boundary between her dreams and the book's narrative begins to blur, and the enigmatic protagonist becomes a presence that transcends the confines of the written word. Schussman's skillful storytelling draws readers into a world where the boundaries between imagination and reality become fluid, leaving us questioning the nature of fate and existence.

The novel is a masterful blend of mystery and fantasy, with Detective Marco Marino's story intersecting Cassi's in a mesmerizing dance. As Cassi's dreams and Marco's investigations intertwine, the tension and intrigue mount, offering readers a riveting experience that keeps them turning the pages. The Tattered Book is a thought-provoking exploration of the power of literature, dreams, and the connections that transcend the ordinary. Schussman's narrative prowess and the unique premise make this novel a must-read for those who crave stories that challenge our perception of reality.

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Okay, fellow bookworms, prepare for a wild ride because The Tattered Book by H. Schussman is like a mystery wrapped in a puzzle, and I am here for it! Imagine buying a worn-out book at a garage sale, and suddenly your life becomes a swirl of dreams, mysteries, and a super cute detective. Yep, that's Cassi's world, and it's so much cooler than she ever bargained for.

Listen up, if you've ever wished for a story that keeps you guessing, this book is your genie in a bottle. Seriously, it's like reading inception – dreams within dreams, mysteries within mysteries. And did I mention the swoon-worthy detective who appears and disappears like magic? Let's just say, I'm totally shipping Cassi and Marco, even though they can't seem to have a proper conversation.

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