76 page novella She lost her parents. He lost his child. A monster haunts them both. As a heartbroken father spirals into darkness, something even darker begins to haunt him. When he hits rock bottom, he sees a girl in trouble in a country on the other side of the world. Is she real? Is this a path to redemption? Or are these visions the final proof that his mind is broken? Whatever you do, don’t look. “Daddy, I want you to go help that girl.” DON’T LOOK is a fast-paced, standalone novella you can devour in an hour or two. Not exactly horror, fantasy, magical realism, literary, mystery, or paranormal fiction, but a little of each, this novella straddles the boundary between genres, life and death, east and west. Tyler Pike’s trademark wit elevates the novella beyond the sinister. It’s an exploration of the tenacity of life (even after death) and the vivacity of the human spirit. At the same time, it is a fun read, and the main character is so well-drawn that you’ll feel like you’re spending time with a close friend or relative. An audiobook is also available. This performance was a collaboration between the author and acclaimed musician Gavin Angus-Leppan. As a live performance, the audiobook contains some improvised sections that are unavailable in the written version. Pick up both versions so you don’t miss out! (Bundle discounts are available from the author.) TYLER PIKE is the author of the Alice Brickstone books, a young adult contemporary fantasy series. While they are very different kinds of fiction, most fans of Tyler Pike will love DON’T LOOK while they await the next installation of Alice Brickstone. While aimed at adults, Don't Look can suit a younger reader who likes thrilling, magical reads about severe mental illness. There are no language warnings or explicit content, but some scenes are confronting. If you’re new to Tyler Pike, Don’t Look is an excellent introduction to his writing style. The Alice Brickstone books, while shelved in the YA section of most bookstores, are written in the same vein. This “show, don’t tell” style is gritty and realistic, like hard-boiled American thrillers, whimsical and witty like a Harry Potter book, and thematically unique, unlike anything you’ve read before. Tyler’s readers range in age from 14-94. What readers say about DON’T LOOK: “I loved how he brought in the element of mental illness. Without dropping a spoiler, I can tell you that the author handles this sensitively.” ““Lovely atmosphere. Well written. The question about the main character’s death kept me in suspense until the last page.” “I could really identify with the book’s main character, Mark. Losing your daughter and wife is every dad’s nightmare.“ “A gripping and magical story. I have been to Hong Kong and Mongolia, and the book really transported me back there.” “The book’s main character is grappling with profound loss. I felt personally connected with him.”
