Book of Souls: Mentions You

By Chad Kovac

Some books change you. This one claims you.
"Book of Souls" is a metafictional psychological thriller that makes you (the reader) the protagonist. Written entirely in second person, the narrative addresses you directly, claiming you've unknowingly become trapped in its pages the moment you began reading.
You'll discover the stories of six previous readers who vanished after encountering this book: Margaret (1987), David (1990), Elena (1994), James (2001), Carlos (2008), and Sarah (2019). Each left behind only first-person accounts of their final moments, now preserved within these pages. The book alternates between addressing you directly and sharing their stories, creating an increasingly unsettling pattern.
Using psychological manipulation techniques and false familiarity, the narrative plants memories, predicts your thoughts, and slowly convinces you that you've always been part of its story. It references liminal spaces, forgotten dreams, and the uncanny feeling that someone is watching. These are sensations so universal they feel personally targeted.
At just 12,563 words, this is designed as a single-sitting experience (50-60 minutes) that builds to a chilling revelation: your name is already listed in the Soul Registry at the book's end.
Perfect for fans of experimental horror, metafiction, and psychological thrillers that challenge the boundaries between reader and protagonist. This isn't just entertainment. It's an experience that lingers long after the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FF29PV26
• ISBN13: 9798289005649
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"