In a world where dreams are made, bought, and sold, what happens when a nightmare refuses to stay asleep? Lyra is a skilled, if illegal, "dreammaker," a secret artist who weaves vivid dreamscapes for clients seeking escape from their reality. She trades in beauty, fantasy, and sometimes dangerous delusions. But when she stumbles upon a fragment of a collective nightmare—a psychological contagion that spreads fear and madness—her world begins to unravel. A nightmare isn't just a dream; it's alive. And it breaches the barrier between mind and reality. To stop it, Lyra must venture into the unconscious minds of strangers, delving deep into their traumas, fears, and forgotten memories—and confront the darkness within. Alongside a clandestine network known as the Veilwalkers, Lyra races to uncover the source of the corruption and close the breach before it consumes the waking world. But the deeper she delves, the more she realizes: This nightmare was born of humanity's deep-seated pain. And some dreams just don't want to die. "Dreamfall" is a thrilling science fiction fantasy novel that explores the power of memory, the fragility of the mind, and the beauty and danger of dreams.