Pseudonymous Bosch
Pseudonymous Bosch is the pen name of the author of the Secret Series fictional children's books whose real name is unknown. [1][2] The name plays off that of the artist Hieronymous Bosch, with the first name a combination of the words pseudonym and anonymous. The Secret Series is a pentalogy of novels based on the five senses: Sight, Smell, Sound, Taste, and Touch. The narratives of the books are frequently interrupted with short side stories and "secret" information. Bosch in character can be seen at book signing events wearing sunglasses to protect his identity.[3] It is revealed inside his books that he is a connoisseur of chocolate (especially dark), cheese, and fondue of both.
The main characters of his books are Cassandra, Yo-Yoji, and Max-Ernest, though those are not their real names, of course. It is revealed in his books that he is an adult Max-Ernest.
[edit] The Secret Series
Bosch's Secret Series consists of the following novels:
- The Name of This Book Is Secret (2007) is based on smell.
- If You're Reading This, It's Too Late (2008) is based on sound.
- This Book Is Not Good for You (2009) is based on taste.
- This Isn't What It Looks Like (2010) is based on sight.
- You Have To Stop This (2011) is based on touch.
Bosch says that You Have To Stop This is his last book of the Secret Series. Whether or not he will write more books is unknown to the public. We do know that Bosch is secretive, and that the fifth book is left on a cliffhanger.
