In The Open Book, award-winning screenwriter and novelist L. Marie Wood told the world about a ravenous magical book. The Tales of Time looks perfectly innocent, maybe a little old-fashioned, but nothing to be afraid of. But anoyone who opens its cover finds a bespoke tale of unspeakable horror created just for them. A tale that will devour them alive…mind, body, and soul. Don't you want to peek inside? The Open Book Universe collects all four volumes of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated series – The Open Book The Tales of Time Imitation of Life The Tales of Time: The Lost Stories Take a look inside…if you dare. "L. Marie Wood's haunting vision of the human journey through life/death and everything in between delivers riveting work that fascinates and thrills" – Linda D. Addison, SFPA Grand Master and Bram Stoker Award Winner "L. Marie Wood crafts psychological horror you can't put down." – John Edward Lawson, Author of Bibliophobia "Wood is a master world builder…" – R.J. Joseph, Author of Monstrous Domesticities