Qualia is an elderly widow, dying alone in her bedroom. Suddenly, she’s a young housewife in a psychiatrist’s office, explaining how she’s hearing voices in the walls of her house—and how her husband, Pierce, is ignoring her. Then, she meets a friend for coffee. It all seems natural, but it’s not—there’s something wrong with her world. She’s given a slender book full of clues, and a little dog full of surprises by two complete strangers. No one wants to take her money, except her disbelieving psychiatrist—and Pierce pays for him. Did Pierce write the book to drive her mad? Is her doctor part of the plot? Can she trust anyone except the talking wall? Bit by bit, she peels back the mystery. But there’s more—there’s always more.