Dallas, Ian. The Book of Strangers (Albany, N.Y.: State University of New York Press, c1988) 151 p.

This strange story starts with the disappearance of the Keeper of Archives, State University Library. He is referred to by the acronym of his job title, Kasul. It is the future and the archives is the only part of the library that still has books. Kasul's replacement narrates the story and soon decides to go hunting for a mysterious book. From here on the novel becomes an introduction to sufism.