A secret Library in the heart of New York City. A Catalogue filled with books that are doorways to parallel universes.
Secrets of the Catalogue is a dark academia fantasy adventure set in a hidden New York City library that holds books capable of opening portals to parallel universes. The mysterious Library is governed by an organization that has begun banning books and hunting down authors—are these banned books truly dangerous, or does the Library have a darker secret?
When Emerson Blackwell’s mother died in a tragic fire, Emerson booked a one-way ticket to New York City to escape her grief. Years later, the trauma of her past comes rushing back when she uncovers a hidden Library in the heart of the city where the books are doorways to parallel worlds. Guided by the enigmatic Librarian Ezekiel Glasberg, Emerson learns that the Library’s Catalogue is a powerful tool, allowing readers to physically enter its stories.
Within the pages of one book, Emerson is shocked to find that her mother, Iris, is alive and hiding from The Central Library—an organization that controls the Catalogue and seeks to silence her for writing “dangerous” books. As Emerson becomes entangled in a web of secrets and conspiracies, she rekindles a romance with her first love, who is secretly working with her mother against The Central Library. However, tensions rise when Emerson finds herself drawn to the son of The Central Library’s Head Librarian.
Now, Emerson must uncover the truth: Is her mother a villain, or is The Central Library hiding something far darker?
Secrets of the Catalogue is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and the blurred line between fiction and reality. Perfect for fans of parallel universes, dark academia, and hidden libraries!