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Recursion

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Recursion

By: Blake Crouch
Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom, Abby Craden
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From thebestselling 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 Shondaland’s upcoming Netflix film.

“Gloriously twisting . . . a heady campfire tale of a novel.”—The New York Times Book Review

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • NPR • BookRiot

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.

Praise for Recursion

“An 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 Martian

“Another profound science-fiction thriller. Crouch masterfully blends science and intrigue into the experience of what it means to be deeply human.”—Newsweek

“Definitely not one to forget when you’re packing for vacation . . . [Crouch] breathes fresh life into matters with a mix of heart, intelligence, and philosophical musings.”—Entertainment Weekly

“A trippy journey down memory lane . . . [Crouch’s] intelligence is an able match for the challenge he’s set of overcoming the structure of time itself.”—Time

“Wildly entertaining . . . another winning novel from an author at the top of his game.”—AV Club

Accolades & Awards

Goodreads Choice Award
2019
Goodreads Choice Award Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Technothrillers Technology Suspense Thriller Fiction Exciting Adventure Scary Solar System Feel-Good
Mind-bending Concept • Innovative Timetravel • Excellent Narration • Emotional Depth • Intricate Plot • Perfect Pacing

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Time travel dystopian fire. Couldn’t put it down! Sad I’m finished with it. I also loved Dark Matter & now wondering if I should read wayward pines...

Loved it

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Great narration and overall the story is interesting. The ending is a big let down.

Vague spoiler alert: A major rule of the time traveling mechanic introduced at the beginning of the story is completely retconned for a very Deus ex machina ending.

Terrible ending

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And I’ve listened to A LOT. I’ve already listened to it twice through. Two more words required…

One of the best multiverse books I’ve ever listened to

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Brilliant story with intriguing ideas, great characters, a lot of plot twists, and excellent narration.

Blake Crouch at his best!

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Thank you Mr. Crouch for a profound and satisfying listen. Pardon the profanity but that was a total mindf**k of a story. Satisfying with the attention to scientific detail while gratifying my speculative open mind to the infinite possibilities. Again, thank you. Ad infifitum.

Good book.

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