Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Availability

Open Access Thesis

Abstract

This excerpt from Material Sins includes the first six chapters of the novel. The book is a supernatural crime thriller focused on the life of a young butcher’s apprentice, Charles, as he attempts to uncover his father’s criminal past. When Charles encounters his father’s childhood friend, Salo, he realizes his father had been involved in the mafia in his youth. As Charles learns the extent of his father’s sins, he fights to maintain his sanity and keep the demonic entity attached to him at bay. With the help of his best friend Sofia, Charles struggles to dispel the demon who returns whenever Charles’ emotions spiral. The novel explores themes of generational trauma, toxic masculinity, and self-acceptance.

Year of Submission

2025

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Languages and Literatures

First Advisor

Grant Tracey

Date Original

5-2025

Object Description

1 PDF (iv, 67 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Download

Comments?

Share

COinS