Dark Matter
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A mind-bending, relentlessly paced science-fiction thriller, in which an ordinary man is kidnapped, knocked unconscious--and awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew
Blake Crouch is a master of speculative fiction, skillfully weaving complex scientific concepts with deeply human stories. His works often explore the boundaries of reality and identity, prompting readers to question the nature of existence and the choices we make within it. Crouch excels at crafting relentlessly propulsive narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. His style is marked by a brisk pace and intense action that leaves a lasting impact.







A mind-bending, relentlessly paced science-fiction thriller, in which an ordinary man is kidnapped, knocked unconscious--and awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew
'My son has been erased, ' the last words a woman tells Barry Sutton, before she leaps from the Manhattan rooftop. What if you could rewrite your life? Memory makes reality. That's what NYC cop Barry Sutton is learning, as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome, a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. That's what neuroscientist Helena Smith believes. It's why she's dedicated her life to creating a technology that will let us preserve our most precious memories. If she succeeds, anyone will be able to re-experience a first kiss, the birth of a child, the final moment with a dying parent. As Barry searches for the truth, he comes face to face with an opponent more terrifying than any disease, a force that attacks not just our minds, but the very fabric of the past. And as its effects begin to unmake the world as we know it, only he and Helena, working together, will stand a chance at defeating it. But how can they make a stand when reality itself is shifting and crumbling all around them?
Secret Service agent Ethan Burke discovers what is hidden behind the electric fence that encloses the town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, and keeps all the residents under the control of a delusional madman.
Ethan Burke, one of the few who knows what lies beyond the borders of Wayward Pines, settles uncomfortably into his role as sheriff.
Federal agent Ethan Burke encounters more than he bargains for during an investigation into missing agents when he awakens from a terrible accident and discovers that not only is his identification gone, but the behavior of the townspeople seems off.
'Imaginative, perfectly paced, and extremely clever' - Andy Weir, author of The Martian Upgrade is the mind-bending thriller from Blake Crouch, author of the bestselling Dark Matter and Recursion. YOU ARE THE NEXT STEP IN HUMAN EVOLUTION Logan Ramsay is beginning to see the world around him, even those he loves the most, in whole new ways. His concentration is better, he can multitask quick, read faster, memorize more and sleep deeper. It is not natural. His genes have been hacked. He has been targeted for an upgrade. And he knows it. Logan has been trying to escape his family legacy for decades - and it has left him vulnerable to attack. With a terrifying plan in place to replicate his upgrade throughout the world's population, Logan may be the only person capable of protecting the bodies of earth from hijackers. But to win this war, Logan will have to become something other than himself . . . Intricately plotted and epic in scope, Upgrade asks us to ponder the limits of our humanity - and our boundless potential. Are you ready for the impossible?
A history professor, a journalist, a psychic, and a paranormal photographer venture deep into the Colorado wilderness to explore the fate of an entire town that mysteriously vanished in 1893.
Set against a backdrop of a rapidly disintegrating society, a family must flee for their lives as a nationwide epidemic of rage leads to senseless murders. With the President's pleas for peace falling on deaf ears, chaos escalates, culminating in a power outage and a chilling announcement of names on the Emergency Broadcast System. Jack Colclough, now aware that his family is targeted, must act quickly to escape the impending danger. This intense narrative explores themes of survival and the fragility of civilization in the face of madness.
Will Innis and his daughter Devlin face a catastrophic loss when Will's wife disappears during a storm on a deserted highway. Believing she is dead, Will takes Devlin and flees.
Sieben Jahre ist der Alptraum her, den der Schriftsteller Andrew Thomas in der Gewalt seines psychopathischen Zwillingsbruders Orson durchlitt. Seitdem ist Andrew in Alaska untergetaucht - polizeilich gesucht für Morde, die er nicht begangen hat. Bis er erfährt, daß seine Exfreundin grausam ermordet wurde. Andrew weiß: Orson ist tot, doch er hatte einen Helfer, den Killer Luther Kite. Und Luther wird töten, bis Andrew ihn aufhält.