The Lost Puzzler
A brilliantly written, page-turning, post-dystopian novel about a society hoping to salvage the technology of a lost generation, a mysterious missing boy who can open doors no one else can, and a scribe who must piece together the past to determine humanity’s future.
More than a hundred years have passed since the Great Catastrophe brought humanity to the brink of extinction. Those who survived are changed. The Wildeners have reverted to the old ways, praying to new Gods, while others place their faith in the technology that once powered their lost civilization.
In the mysterious City of Towers, the center of the destroyed Tarakan empire, a lowly scribe of the Guild of Historians is charged with a dangerous assignment. He must venture into the wilds beyond the glass and steel towers to discover the fate of a child who mysteriously disappeared more than a decade before. Born of a rare breed of marked people, Rafik — known as “The Key” — was one of a special few with the power to restore this lost civilization to glory once again.
In a world riven by fear and violence, where tattooed mutants, manic truckers, warring guilds and greedy mercenaries battle for survival, this one boy may have singlehandedly destroyed humanity’s only chance for salvation — unless the scribe can figure out what happened to him.
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Eyal Kless
Eyal Kless writes like a man who’s seen the edges of structured beauty and dared to sketch beyond them. A classically trained violinist turned speculative fiction author, he brings an almost architectural complexity to his storytelling—stories that pulse with rhythm, tension, and philosophical bite.
Born in Israel and raised by music—his father, Yair Kless, is a renowned violinist—Eyal’s early life was defined by discipline, harmony, and the sharp focus of performance. He studied in Vienna, shared concert stages across Europe, and taught at respected music institutions. But somewhere between rehearsals and recitals, another creative force began to assert itself—one that wasn’t bound by notes or tempo.
The Tarakan Chronicles
In a world shattered by a long-forgotten cataclysm, The Tarakan Chronicles weaves an intricate tale of survival, lost knowledge, and the complex dance between progress and power. Set in a post-dystopian future, the series explores a society desperately trying to rebuild itself, where ancient technology is revered as both a path to salvation and a dangerous weapon. But when the key to unlocking that power is a young boy with an extraordinary gift, the stakes reach unimaginable heights.
The Tarakan Chronicles consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
