"Auto-do-fe" is a novel by the Austrian writer Elais Marks. This book is a sophisticated psychological thriller about an eccentric professor who puts books above everything, even people. The main character completely alienates himself from the real world, delving into his own images and ideas. The story smoothly transitions into an eerie dramatic finale that changes everything. "Auto-do-fe" is a work that makes you think about the nature of loneliness and loss of contact with reality.