The opening scene of my novels came from a dream I had many years ago. It became the seed of a story that took 15 years to build, and was made even better with the help of AI. I hope you enjoy it.
THE READER
By Miguel Haw
A Psychological Thriller
Monette Smith's life changes the night she discovers a mysterious black book titled THE READER. What begins as an unsettling read becomes terrifying when the book appears to describe a real murder before it happens, forcing her to question whether she's holding a work of fiction—or something far more dangerous.
As more disturbing events unfold, Monette is pulled into an investigation alongside Detective Daniel Cruz, who refuses to believe a book can predict crimes. Caught between skepticism and impossible evidence, she must uncover the truth while protecting the people closest to her, including her boyfriend, Mark, and her nephew, Mickey.
The deeper she digs, the more secrets emerge. The book's mysterious author, hidden connections, and a growing web of deception make it impossible to know who can be trusted. Every page feels like a warning, and every choice could lead to another tragedy.
THE READER is a psychological thriller about fear, manipulation, and the blurred line between fiction and reality. It asks one chilling question: if a book told you someone was about to die, would you try to stop it—or become part of the story yourself?