by Ryan Holiday
First published 2025
Brilliant philosopher Marcus is haunted by his past failures. Desperate to find meaning, he plunges into ancient teachings, but the search for enlightenment unravels his fragile psyche. As he's pushed to the brink, Marcus must choose between the allure of wisdom and the tug of his own inner darkness.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, psychological-thriller, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: psychological-drama, redemption
400 pages · Hardcover · Profile Books
Content warnings: mental-illness