Mark De Silva Books

Struggling with loneliness and professional despair, an obscure artist unexpectedly receives a life-changing opportunity from a wealthy patron. Tasked with creating a publicity campaign for products aimed at enhancing human perception, he finds himself manipulating not just public opinion but the very essence of others' souls. As he explores this newfound freedom to shape aesthetic sensibilities on a grand scale, he grapples with the limits of his ambitions and the potential consequences of his artistic endeavors.

Exploring a wide range of contemporary issues, this collection of critical reflections delves into technological evolution, virtuality, and terrorism, while examining the future of the self and the individual's role in a globalized society. It also addresses humanity's relationship with the natural world and critiques the current state of the arts and sciences. Drawing on the tradition of short essays from thinkers like Francis Bacon and Roland Barthes, Mark de Silva offers insightful commentary on matters of both common curiosity and pressing concern in America today.

The narrative explores the precarious state of American democracy, highlighting the tension and turmoil leading up to a critical election that may determine the nation's future. With the threat of internal conflict looming, the story delves into the challenges facing the political landscape and the stakes involved for the citizens. As the election approaches, the characters navigate a landscape fraught with uncertainty, reflecting on the implications for democracy itself.