Seance Infernale by Jonathan Skariton 2017 Hardcover Thriller Novel

Published by Knopf, this 2017 hardcover is an extraordinary debut novel by Jonathan Skariton. The story follows Alex Whitman, a movie memorabilia dealer hired to locate what could be the first movie ever made—Séance Infernale. Its creator, Augustin Sekuler, is considered by some to be the true inventor of motion pictures. When Whitman tracks down fragments of the famously lost film, questions arise about Sekuler, his invention, and a series of crimes in present-day Edinburgh.

This collectible first edition is a darkly suspenseful work of mystery and revenge set against a backdrop of scandalous cinematic history. The striking cover art features a face emerging from a flaming film reel, capturing the novel's gothic and mysterious atmosphere. A must-have for fans of historical thrillers and classic cinema.