The Sleepless

In Astrum, an epidemic of Egerum has been raging for several years—a mysterious disease that plunges people into eternal sleep. Fighting it is futile, resisting it is impossible, although doctors continue their attempts. Tori is a simple boy who loves good beer, noisy taverns, and beautiful girls. But the mysterious death of his father, a doctor, changes everything. What secrets does the young pharmacist named Abeo hide? Can we trust the girl who claims to have unraveled the mystery of people with black eyes? The new standalone novel by Barbara Morrigan, author of the books "The Monster and the Beasts" and "The Heart That Will Melt the Ocean." The edition is complemented by bright author illustrations on coated paper, as well as colorful endpapers with a map and a calendar of the world. The main characters are ordinary people who find themselves in an extraordinary situation, with their habits and worries. A slowburn love story, vibrant hatred that grows into sincere love. The novel "The Sleepless" raises relevant social and moral questions that touch everyone. The reader will follow the journey of three heroes—from cautious teenagers to those who shape the destinies of the state.