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Hello, fellow readers.
I've just published THE TASTE OF LEAD, a dark academia novel set at the University of Padua in 1592, and I'm looking for honest reviewers.
The story: A woman arrives at the university disguised as a boy. She draws cadavers with a precision that catches the attention of Professor Enea Valier. When her anatomical illustrations reveal evidence of mercury poisoning in the university's supply chain, she uncovers a truth the institution needs buried. He tells her to destroy her notes. She refuses.
What makes it different: No magic. No supernatural. Real Renaissance anatomy, real chemistry, real institutional politics. The romance is measured in centimetres — the distance between two drawings on a workbench. The horror is bureaucratic — the lie on a death certificate written in perfect calligraphy.
For fans of: The Name of the Rose, The Miniaturist, Babel, Perfume.
First in a completed trilogy — all three books are available now.
Free ebook for an honest Amazon review. All ratings genuinely welcome. DM me if interested.
— Kristof Loak

Definitely interested if you have a paper copied autograph i be happy digital is fine

Thanks for your interest! I have a digital file for now, sent you a friend request so I can message you the file. Or plaease e-mail me at kristofloakbooks@proton.me and I'll send the ebook right away. Thank you!

readerofwhiskey5@gmail.com

Email sent! Thank you :)

Hi! I'd be happy to read your manuscript. If you'd like, you can send me a few chapters via email, or if it's already available as an ebook I can download it directly to review it. What do you think?

Hi Cynthia! Please give me your e-mail so I can send it to you. Thanks!

I could not my copy to view

lyrafalconis@gmail.com

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! It might be a format compatibility issue. Would you prefer me to send it as a PDF or a Word doc (.docx) instead? Or I can try sending the EPUB again in a sec

try to send as a pdf or could you send first one in book form autographed if possible

e-mail sent, thank you!

I'll send you the PDF right away so you can continue reading without any technical issues. As soon as the publishing process is finished and the paperback is officially released, I would be honored to send a signed author copy straight to your door!

This sounds utterly fascinating! DM'ing you.

Hi Sera, please e-mail me - kristofloakbooks@proton.me I will send you the files. Thank you!

Hi Kristof, thanks, I got your manuscripts. I've got a few books to read, but I promise I'll read them as soon as I can.

Hi! Thanks for letting me know. No rush at all—I'm just glad the files reached you safely this time. Take your time with your current books, and I'll be looking forward to your thoughts whenever you're ready. Happy reading!