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A masterpiece that blends timeless wisdom with modern insights. Join thousands of readers on an unforgettable journey. A masterpiece that blends timeless wisdom with modern insights. Join thousands of readers on an unforgettable journey.

THE PROVOCATION PROJECT

A literary-psychological drama about visibility, desire, and the line between choosing and being chosen.

A marriage on the edge. A performance that blurs fantasy and truth. A story that dares to ask—how much of love is pretend?

When Asher and Shannon’s seven-year marriage begins to unravel, they turn their distance into performance—an experiment that spirals into something beautiful, raw, and dangerous.

In The Provocation Project, acclaimed author Sable Marin delivers a spellbinding narrative told through fractured intimacy, art, and emotional revelation. From the shadows of marriage to the heat of imagination, each scene unfolds like a cinematic confession—where desire becomes language and silence becomes the loudest truth.

For readers who loved Normal People, The Paper Palace, and Call Me by Your Name, this is a literary journey through longing, identity, and the performance of love.

Themes:

• Emotional intimacy and creative tension

• Female desire and self-reclamation

• The line between art and authenticity

• Marriage, loss, and rediscovery

What makes it unique:

• A fusion of literary prose and psychological realism

• Bold storytelling with immersive, cinematic scenes

• Perfect for book clubs, art lovers, and introspective readers who crave stories with emotional heat and depth

The Provocation Project is more than a story—it’s a mirror held up to passion, performance, and the quiet revolution of being seen

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What Readers Are Saying

  • “The Provocation Project_ is a daring exploration of a marriage teetering on the brink, where Asher and Shannon transform their growing distance into a theatrical experiment. Sable Marin’s prose feels like a series of vivid, cinematic confessions, each scene layered with raw emotion and subtle psychological insight. Readers who appreciate the intimate, almost tactile storytelling of Normal People will find the same magnetic pull here, as the narrative constantly blurs the line between fantasy and truth. The book’s bold fusion of literary depth and psychological realism makes it a standout for anyone who loves stories that linger long after the final page.”

    Skylar Ryan

  • “The Provocation Project_ stands out for its seamless blend of literary prose and psychological depth. Asher and Shannon’s journey from marital distance to an artistic experiment is rendered with such raw honesty that it feels like a mirror held up to the reader’s own hidden truths. Marin’s ability to turn ordinary moments into cinematic revelations makes the novel a compelling read for anyone who craves emotional heat and depth. It’s a perfect recommendation for those who loved the nuanced relationships in Normal People and the artistic introspection of The Paper Palace.”

    Gregory Durham

  • “The novel’s central experiment—transforming marital strain into a performance—creates a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally stirring. Marin explores themes of female desire, self‑reclamation, and the thin veil between art and authenticity with a deft hand. Each scene is crafted to heighten the tension between intimacy and performance, inviting readers to question how much of our love is genuine and how much is staged. This book is a must‑read for anyone fascinated by the interplay of art and emotional truth.”

    Vincent Robbins

  • “Marin’s The Provocation Project invites readers into a world where desire becomes language and silence roars louder than any spoken word. The novel’s central premise—turning marital distance into a performance—offers a fresh angle on themes of loss, rediscovery, and female desire. The prose is immersive, with each scene unfolding like a carefully choreographed dance, pulling you deeper into the characters’ psyche. Fans of Call Me by Your Name will appreciate the novel’s unflinching exploration of longing and identity, wrapped in a narrative that feels both intimate and universally resonant.”

    Ira Morales