Acclaimed British author Susan Cooper receives a desperate call for help from a troubled reader who has just committed a shocking act of violence. What follows is a twisted, darkly comedic game of cat and mouse, as Susan is drawn deeper into a world where the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur. Navigating a web of deceit and manipulation, she must confront the power of storytelling and the consequences of bringing imaginary scenarios to life. This subversive murder mystery probes the complex relationship between author and audience, challenging readers to question the nature of truth and the limits of artistic expression.