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    Active Reader: And Other Cautionary Tales from the Book World
    Active Reader: And Other Cautionary Tales from the Book World
    Active Reader: And Other Cautionary Tales from the Book World
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    Active Reader: And Other Cautionary Tales from the Book World

    Written by Mark Leslie

    Narrated by Eric Moore

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    About this audiobook

    Three stories which explore the darker side of the world of books.

    In a style reminiscent of the old "Twilight Zone" television show, these three tales will take the book loving reader to a place that is somewhat familiar yet frighteningly surreal and disturbing.

    Active Reader
    Loyalty programs that track a reader's every preference are handy, save time and offer great discounts -- at least until your customer data gets into the hands of the wrong person.

    Browsers
    A passionate book lover is drawn into a mysterious and eerie little bookstore the way a moth might be drawn to a flame.

    Distractions
    How far might a desperate writer go when blinding following the advice of a popular self-help book to eliminate the distractions preventing him from completing his next novel?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStark Publishing
    Release dateOct 26, 2017
    ISBN9780973568899
    Author

    Mark Leslie

    Mark Leslie is a writer of "Twilight Zone" or "Black Mirror" style speculative fiction. He lives in Southwestern Ontario and is sometimes seen traveling to book events with his life-sized skeleton companion, Barnaby Bones. His books include the "Canadian Werewolf" series, numerous horror story collections, and explorations of haunted locales. When he is not writing, or reading, Mark can be found haunting bookstores, libraries or local craft beer establishments.  

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