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Night Film

12 minMarisha Pessl

What's it about

What if the darkest secrets are hidden in plain sight, just beyond the edge of the frame? Dive into the shadowy world of a reclusive, cult-film director whose art might be a cover for something far more sinister, and whose daughter's death is a puzzle you're dared to solve. Follow investigative journalist Scott McGrath as he hunts for the truth about the enigmatic Stanislas Cordova. You'll piece together clues from forged documents, cryptic websites, and unsettling interviews. But as you get closer, you'll question everything: Is Cordova a genius, a monster, or something else entirely? The answer lies in the night film.

Meet the author

Marisha Pessl is the New York Times bestselling author of novels that masterfully blend literary fiction with high-stakes mystery, including the National Book Award Finalist Special Topics in Calamity Physics. A former film consultant and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University, Pessl's fascination with cinema's dark allure and the nature of obsession directly inspired the multimedia, puzzle-box world of Night Film. Her work delves into the shadowy spaces where perception and reality blur, creating uniquely immersive reading experiences.

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What's it about

What if the darkest secrets are hidden in plain sight, just beyond the edge of the frame? Dive into the shadowy world of a reclusive, cult-film director whose art might be a cover for something far more sinister, and whose daughter's death is a puzzle you're dared to solve. Follow investigative journalist Scott McGrath as he hunts for the truth about the enigmatic Stanislas Cordova. You'll piece together clues from forged documents, cryptic websites, and unsettling interviews. But as you get closer, you'll question everything: Is Cordova a genius, a monster, or something else entirely? The answer lies in the night film.

Meet the author

Marisha Pessl is the New York Times bestselling author of novels that masterfully blend literary fiction with high-stakes mystery, including the National Book Award Finalist Special Topics in Calamity Physics. A former film consultant and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University, Pessl's fascination with cinema's dark allure and the nature of obsession directly inspired the multimedia, puzzle-box world of Night Film. Her work delves into the shadowy spaces where perception and reality blur, creating uniquely immersive reading experiences.

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