The Parable - by Kenneth A Scudder (Paperback)

About the Book

A banker with mediocre writing skills writes a novel that is a sensation but a Princeton professor presents scientific proof that he did not write the book. What is the truth? Is Mr. Bleau a bestselling author or is he a fake?

Book Synopsis

Joseph K. Bleau, a banker with mediocre writing skills and with several failed efforts, sets out to write yet another novel. Unlike his previous attempts, this work plays out spectacularly in his mind.He captures it all in writing and completes this novel in a mere 40 days. To his amazement, the novel is a sensation, topping every best seller list, and even creating a stir that the novel is inspired. Bleau enjoys the book's massive popularity until a Princeton professor presents scientific proof that Bleau did not write the book. This suddenly throws the novel into dispute as questions swirl about its authorship and authenticity. Bleau is forced to deal with skeptics, frantic fans, and disillusioned friends as he tries to declare the truth to a questioning public.