First published 2005
In a fantastical illustrated tale, three people find themselves imprisoned within a nightmarish library, its towering shelves and labyrinthine halls offering no clear path to freedom. As they navigate this bizarre institutional purgatory, they must contend with a relentless threat that stalks the stacks, all while grappling with their own demons and desires. With dwindling supplies and time running out, the trio must devise a daring plan to break free before they're consumed by the library's maddening mysteries forever.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: escape-room, found-family
96 pages · Paperback · Knopf
Content warnings: anxiety, violence