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Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore

Book • 2012
The novel follows Clay Jannon, who takes a night shift at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore after losing his job as a web designer.

As Clay delves deeper into the mysteries of the bookstore, he discovers that it is more than just a place to buy books; it is a front for an ancient cult society seeking the secret to immortality.

The story involves complex analyses of customer behavior, cryptography, and the blending of old and new technologies.

It is a tale of friendship, love, and the power of books and technology to shape our understanding of the world.

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