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"An imaginative world and sophisticated themes combine in this rewarding blend of myth and mystery."
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Debut Title: The Mask of the Storyteller — Publishes October 1, 2026

Jeff Zelkowitz, author
Debut Title
The Mask of the Storyteller

A lyrical debut about cross-cultural friendship and the power of storytelling.

Set in a climate-altered Arctic, The Mask of the Storyteller follows three young friends who uncover a conspiracy that stretches from the melting polar ice cap to a Manhattan transformed by canals. They must learn to trust each other with their burdens, their stories, and a mask with ancient power.

For readers who love Philip Pullman's moral complexity and satirical edge.

The Mask of the Storyteller — cover

"Zelkowitz displays great prowess at creating an eccentric, layered world… He similarly avoids the black-and-white moral divisions common to much dystopian fiction... The narrative offers a thoughtful exploration of cultural heritage, environmental damage, and the surprising connections between science and mythology. The novel repeatedly challenges Aggie to reconsider her assumptions while imbuing a world shaped by corporate interests with real, powerful magic… those willing to follow Zelkowitz through his deliberately absurd bureaucratic maze will find the effort more than rewarding."

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Publishes October 1, 2026 Available through Ingram
Trade Paperback ISBN 979-8-9955215-0-1
eBook ISBN 979-8-9955215-1-8
A Novel by Jeff Zelkowitz
Editor Brittany Yost
Cover Design Weronika Marianna
Interior Design Lorna Reid
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