Saverio Monachino's journey from traumatic brain injury and coma to published author forms the foundation of his new psychological fiction novel, 'Little Bit of Faith.' The book represents a unique entry in medical thrillers, using Monachino's personal experience with cognitive recovery to explore profound questions about human consciousness.
The novel follows Dr. Selwood, a neuropsychologist treating patient Dr. Arthur McAiden, who struggles with cognitive sentences after brain trauma. When Selwood suggests writing as therapy, McAiden produces a narrative that blurs the line between recovery documentation and fiction. The story challenges Selwood's understanding of reality as McAiden's written characters begin to intersect with her world, forcing her to confront the continuum of existence her patient presents.
'I wrote this book,' Monachino stated, 'because, as my ability to exist in the three-dimensional space we live in returned, memories of what I experienced began to fade. The story is fiction, the underlying revelations, I hope, are closer to reality.' This approach creates a work that examines true faith, perception boundaries, belief foundations, family love, religious fanaticism, and existence meaning through what the author describes as 'a message. It is one word, four letters.'
Monachino's background includes work in the Bio-Pharmaceutical arena, where he discovered compounds that advanced into clinical trials. His transition to writing following his traumatic brain injury represents what he calls having to 'move the cheese.' The author has previously published a murder mystery titled 'By Any Means,' available alongside his new novel on Amazon.
This publication matters because it represents a growing category of literature where personal medical trauma transforms into artistic expression that educates while entertaining. For readers, the novel offers insight into brain injury recovery while exploring philosophical questions relevant to anyone examining their beliefs. For the publishing industry, works like Monachino's demonstrate how niche medical experiences can reach broader audiences through skillful fiction.
The author's website at https://comicfictionnoir.com provides additional information about his work. Monachino has also co-authored 'Frenchtown New Jersey: History Along the River' and organized a radio theatre troop during his recovery, showing how creative pursuits can facilitate rehabilitation from serious medical events.
