Recursion

Blake Crouch's 'Recursion' plunges readers into a world where reality itself unravels. An insidious epidemic known as False Memory Syndrome spreads globally, driving victims mad with vivid memories of lives they never lived. As the world descends into chaos, New York City detective Barry Sutton investigates the phenomenon, while neuroscientist Helena Smith, working in a remote lab, unwittingly holds the key to its origin. The "disease" is, in fact, the first ripple effect of a stunning scientific discovery that threatens not just individual sanity but the very fabric of time. Barry and Helena find their paths converging as they are forced to confront a devastating enemy and understand the profound implications of a technology that allows one to revisit and alter personal timelines. This gripping thriller explores the terrifying consequences of manipulating memory and time, creating a labyrinthine narrative where every choice can rewrite existence, trapping humanity in an endless loop of potential realities.