The Little Sleep
Bram Stoker Award nominee 2009.
Raymond Chandler meets Jonathan Lethem in this wickedly entertaining debut featuring Mark Genevich, Narcoleptic Detective
Mark Genevich is a South Boston P.I. with a little problem: he’s narcoleptic, and he suffers from the most severe symptoms, including hypnogogic hallucinations. These waking dreams wreak havoc for a guy who depends on real-life clues to make his living.
Clients haven’t exactly been beating down the door when Mark meets Jennifer Times — daughter of the powerful local D.A. and a contestant on American Star — who walks into his office with an outlandish story about a man who stole her fingers. He awakes from his latest hallucination alone, but on his desk is a manila envelope containing risqué photos of Jennifer. Are the pictures real, and if so, is Mark hunting a blackmailer, or worse?
Wildly imaginative and with a pitch-perfect voice, The Little Sleep is the first in a new series that casts a fresh eye on the rigors of detective work, and introduces a character who has a lot to prove — if only he can stay awake long enough to do it.
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Paul Tremblay
Paul Tremblay is a name that resonates with horror and psychological thriller fans who are seeking stories that blur the lines between reality and terror. Known for his ability to stir unease with the simplest of settings, Tremblay’s works are haunting because they don’t just delve into the macabre—they dive deep into the darkest corners of the human mind.
A native of Massachusetts, Tremblay’s early love for writing was nurtured by his fascination with the unsettling and the unknown. His first novel, The Little Sleep, introduced readers to a world of noir-inspired psychological intrigue, setting the stage for what would become a defining career in horror. But it was his breakout work, A Head Full of Ghosts, that truly solidified his place in contemporary horror. The novel, with its chilling portrayal of a family unraveling under the weight of both psychological turmoil and supernatural dread, caught the attention of critics and readers alike. It didn’t just unsettle—it forced readers to confront the blurred lines between reality and madness, a theme Tremblay continues to explore.
Mark Genevich
Mark Genevich consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
