Yes. Writer’s World is very much meta fiction: it’s a science fiction story where a bestselling author gets dragged into the world of his own creation. His main character, Turk Perry, refuses to accept the death scene Jack is trying to write and starts taking control of the narrative himself.
No. If you’ve ever loved a character, gotten attached to a series, or wondered what happens “behind the scenes” of a story, you’re already in the right headspace. The book uses the world of publishing and storytelling as a backdrop, but it’s written for readers first, not just writers.
It’s a blend of meta fiction and near-future noir. Think futuristic law enforcement, gritty city streets, and a heavy, surveillance-soaked atmosphere, but with the twist that the toughest character in that world is trying to wrest control away from the man who invented him.
No, Writer’s World is a standalone novel. It tells a complete story about Jack, Turk, and the consequences of a character rebelling against his author. You can jump in without reading anything else from the Cathedral Rocks library.
The tone leans dark. There are scenes of violence, gunfights, and emotional trauma consistent with noir style science fiction. Characters you care about are put in danger, and not everyone makes it out. The violence isn’t gratuitous, but it’s definitely part of the emotional weight of the story.
Both, but if you had to choose, it leans character driven. The action scenes matter, but the real engine of the book is the relationship between Jack and Turk, and how they force each other to change. The meta fiction aspect grows out of who they are, not just out of a high concept premise.
You’ll probably enjoy this book if you like:
meta fiction science fiction book recommendations with a twist,
stories where characters break the fourth wall (or try to),
noir flavored, character-focused sci fi,
and books that ask uncomfortable questions about control, responsibility, and the stories we tell.
