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Herb, an unlikely inheritor of his eccentric Great Uncle Nathan's obsession with skulls, embarks on a peculiar journey fueled by the belief that each skull embodies the essence of its previous owner's knowledge. His path leads him to seek out skulls from avid readers, hoping to absorb their wisdom through a ritualistic process. The tale delves into the intricate relationship between books, skulls, and the intoxicating pursuit of knowledge, as Herb navigates his unique inheritance and ultimately chooses a successor to carry on this strange legacy. Comparable works include The Name of the Rose