A debut fantasy novel that opens portals to other worlds


Brown's 'The Book of Doors', a debut novel brimming with magic, adventure, and romance, opens up a thrilling world of contemporary fantasy for readers. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

Books are often seen as a doorway into new worlds through our imaginations. But what if there was a book that could literally transport you anywhere in the world?

In British author Gareth Brown’s recently released debut novel, The Book Of Doors, that’s precisely what unassuming bookstore worker Cassie discovers when she comes across a magical book with that very power on one snowy, life-changing night in New York City.

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