A fictional character in a serious nonfiction book

When I began writing "The Luck Illusion", I faced a problem. How can I write a book that deals with psychology, philosophy, causality, success and failure, which are serious subjects, without falling into the trap of many other books on the subject and becoming purely abstract?

The answer was the creation of Walsdos.

He is a fictional character, but he moves through a non-fiction argument and deliberately allows the reader to see how hidden causes may gather around a single life and gradually shape its direction.

There was another reason for making him fictional: he could be me or you or anyone whose life has been judged too quickly by others, or explained too easily by words such as fortunate, unfortunate, successful or unlucky.

Because he belongs to no single real life, he can stand for many.

This makes the concept of "The Luck Illusion" edge towards uniqueness.

Walsdos never existed, but the forces shaping him exist everywhere.

Early Recognition

The Luck Illusion has received a positive editorial review from Reedsy Discovery. Reviewer Laura Hattersley wrote:

“This book ultimately replaces superstition by challenging readers to view success and failure more realistically.”

The book is also due to be reviewed and featured in Vagabond, Bulgaria’s leading English-language magazine, on 1st August 2026, shortly after its publication.

Advance Review Copies Still Available

Due to be published on 28th July 2026, complimentary advance review copies are still currently available in ePub or PDF format.

There is no obligation to leave a review, and there is no deadline for reading. However, an honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, a blog or another suitable platform would be greatly appreciated.

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