Aytül Akal
If you are ready to experience fear and mystery like never before, this is the book for you!
When his editor asks Özgür, a passionate writer of romance novels, to write a horror novel for children, his world falls apart. He has no experience in the genre, and now he must push aside his romantic scenarios to create eerie and frightening tales.
One day, while walking down the street with questions swirling in his mind, he comes across a café—perhaps the last stop before a series of disasters that will turn his life upside down. Returning home with bags full of antiques, Özgür is unaware of the danger awaiting him. From that moment on, every step he takes becomes a matter of life and death. And soon, it’s impossible for him to tell whether the unimaginable events he’s facing are nightmares or reality…
KEY NOTES:
• Aytül Akal was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Award as Turkey’s candidate in 2010, 2020, and 2021.
• Transforms the tale of a man imprisoned by dark dreams into a chilling story, while also mirroring the struggles of the writing process.
Sample English translation is available.
Themes: Horror, Mystery, Writing Process, Dreams vs. Reality
Young Adult, 176 pages, 13.5×19.5 cm