"Asylum for Nightface" follows Zimmerman, a fourteen-year-old who discovers a deep, personal faith that doesn't align with his parents' secular lifestyle. Zimmerman practices his spirituality in secret, feeling isolated due to his divergent beliefs. His literary hero, Drake Jones, and the rare Nightface trading card become symbols of his identity as an observer and outsider.
After Zimmerman's parents undergo a spiritual transformation following an encounter with Luke Mark John and the Faith of Faiths during a vacation, they embrace a newfound faith. The cult sees Zimmerman as a patron saint, unsettling him. When Luke Mark John pressures him to become the living avatar of Jesus, Zimmerman rebels, deciding to steal the valuable Nightface trading card to shatter the illusion of his saintly status.
The story concludes ambiguously, leaving the fate of the characters uncertain. Zimmerman's actions challenge societal expectations and explore the consequences of breaking free from imposed identities. "Asylum for Nightface" is a unique children's book that combines realism with surreal elements, tackling profound themes of faith, individuality, and the clash of beliefs.
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