The Seventh Noon

By Frederick Orin Bartlett

Book Overview

The seventh noon examines the intersection of despair, philosophical inquiry, and the human need for purpose. The narrative follows a character caught between resignation and the final effort to assign meaning to a life that feels aimless. His decision to live one week without obligation becomes a vehicle for confronting the depth of emotional and intellectual exhaustion brought on by societal expectations and internal conflict. The story raises questions about the autonomy of choice, especially in relation to mortality, while revealing how even temporary liberation can reshape one's perception of self and others. The presence of a mysterious woman adds dimension to this brief reprieve, suggesting that connection and uncertainty can reignite curiosity about existence. As the protagonist moves through days no longer tethered to outcome or permanence, the novel offers a meditation on value the value of time, of chance encounters, and of choosing to engage with life even when disillusioned. This temporary suspension of the future becomes a lens through which the meaning of living is more clearly seen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373405403
• ISBN13: 9789373405407
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"