Scattered Mind
Through Light and Darkness
📘 About This Book
"Die Zeit hat sich langsam zu uns gesellt." Ohne jede Vorwarnung wird David mit seiner Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Eine dunkle Erinnerung: der heftige Streit mit seinem Vater Joseph. David versucht, den Sinn zu begreifen, bis er einen Anruf von seiner Mutter Freja bekommt: "Dein Vater ist gestorben." Widerwillig reist er nach London. Von einem Familienfreund bekommt er eine Nachricht seines Vaters mit einer bedauerlichen Botschaft: "misslungen". Nach der Testamentseröffnung kommen Geheimnisse ans Licht, die Davids innere Welt zerreißen. Kann David herausfinden, was der wahre Grund für den Streit und ihren anschließenden Bruch war? Und ist David in der Lage, Frieden mit seiner Vergangenheit zu schließen, oder verliert er sich in den tiefsten Abgründen der Machenschaften? Der Debütroman von Martin P. Krasser entführt dich in eine Welt, in der Verrat über Moral steht. Buch 1 der "Arcana Veritas"-Reihe
📖 Summary
Martin P. Krasser's debut novel, Scattered Mind, plunges readers into the psychological turmoil of its protagonist, David, whose carefully constructed life is upended without warning. The narrative begins with a haunting, atmospheric reflection on time, quickly pulling David back into the harrowing echoes of his past. A dark memory surfaces, focusing on a violent, unresolved dispute between David and his estranged father, Joseph. As David struggles to make sense of this sudden intrusion from his subconscious, reality shatters further with a phone call from his mother, Freja, delivering the stark news that his father has passed away. Reluctantly, David embarks on a journey to London, stepping back into the orbit of a family he thought he had left far behind. Upon arrival, a family friend hands him a cryptic final message from Joseph, consisting of a single, deeply unsettling word: misslungen, meaning failed. This ambiguous message sets the stage for a tense unraveling during the reading of the will. As long-buried secrets come to light, David's inner world is torn apart, forcing him to confront the painful history he tried so desperately to escape. The novel follows David as he embarks on a quest for truth, desperate to uncover the genuine reasons behind the bitter estrangement and the devastating final years of his father's life. Yet, as he digs deeper into the labyrinth of family secrets, David faces a perilous psychological and emotional precipice. He must determine whether he can finally make peace with his past or if the dark machinations surrounding his family will consume him, causing him to lose himself entirely in the deepest abysses of his own scattered mind. Spanning 301 pages, this fiction release offers a gripping exploration of grief, generational trauma, family betrayal, and the quest for closure in the face of irreversible loss.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging and suspenseful debut novel plot
Deep exploration of complex family dynamics
Atmospheric setting involving London and family estates
Compelling mystery surrounding the father's cryptic final message
⚠️ Cons
Deals with dark and potentially distressing emotional themes
Leaves heavy psychological burdens on the protagonist
❓ FAQ
Who is the author of Scattered Mind? +
Scattered Mind is written by Martin P. Krasser.
What is the main plot of the book? +
The novel follows a man named David who travels to London after his father's death and uncovers shattering family secrets.
How many pages does the book have? +
The book spans 301 pages.
When was Scattered Mind published? +
Scattered Mind is published in 2026.
What genre does this book belong to? +
It is a fiction debut novel focusing on family drama and psychological suspense.
