Recursion: A Novel by Crouch, Blake

ISBN: 1524759783

Author: Crouch, Blake

Condition: new

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Dark Matter and the Wayward Pines trilogy comes a relentless thriller about time, identity, and memory-his most mind-boggling, irresistible work to date, and the inspiration for Shondalands upcoming Netflix film.Gloriously twisting . . . a heady campfire tale of a novel.-The New York Times Book ReviewNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time NPR BookRiotReality 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 thats sweeping the world is no pathogen. Its just the first shock wave, unleashed by a stunning discovery-and whats 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.Praise for RecursionAn action-packed, brilliantly unique ride that had me up late and shirking responsibilities until I had devoured the last page . . . a fantastic read.-Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The MartianAnother profound science-fiction thriller. Crouch masterfully blends science and intrigue into the experience of what it means to be deeply human.-NewsweekDefinitely not one to forget when youre packing for vacation . . . [Crouch] breathes fresh life into matters with a mix of heart, intelligence, and philosophical musings.-Entertainment WeeklyA trippy journey down memory lane . . . [Crouchs] intelligence is an able match for the challenge hes set of overcoming the structure of time itself.-TimeWildly entertaining . . . another winning novel from an author at the top of his game.-AV Club