329 pages
English language
Published May 17, 2019
A thriller about time, identity, and memory...
Reality is broken.
At first, it looks like a disease. An epidemic that spreads through no known means, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. But the force that’s sweeping the world is no pathogen. It’s just the first shock wave, unleashed by a stunning discovery—and what’s in jeopardy is not our minds but the very fabric of time itself.
In New York City, Detective Barry Sutton is closing in on the truth—and in a remote laboratory, neuroscientist Helena Smith is unaware that she alone holds the key to this mystery... and the tools for fighting back.
Together, Barry and Helena will have to confront their enemy—before they, and the world, are trapped in a loop of ever-growing chaos.
I liked it at times but it felt like three different books in one and for where I was in my life this got way to dark for me towards the end.
Interesting concepts about memory and time and how screwing around with both/either can have catastrophic consequences. I didn't think the world building or the characters were very well-developed, but it did make for an entertaining story.
As a book to end this year, I was thoroughly and undeniably gripped. It’s not new, but it’s certainly impactful. The idea itself is just so well-executed that I couldn’t help but be enthralled from early on, and the neuroscience, imagery and tilt toward noir all gelled to form a blend at once intricate and alluring.
