This book is disorienting at the beginning until you slowly start to think that you are putting together the puzzle that is this small town. That is until the plot twist hits you like a freight train.

I read Crouch’s “Dark Matter” and it became my favorite book ever (still is). I was recommended this book after finishing “Dark Matter” a third time and “Recursion” and it has lived up to the hype. The blend of thriller and sci-fi is perfectly mind-bending, always leaving me questioning our reality in the best way possible. His books keep me creative. It’s exciting being brought, fully immersed, into a realty that Crouch creates. As someone who binged Twin Peaks freshmen year of college, I loved this piece. Moral of the story: Crouch’s bibliography is fabulous.

This first novel of the series is a bit rough and unsatisfying, but parts two and three are so worthwhile. Overall the series is so well wrapped up that ride is really worth it. This is a great series for those that are looking for the best parts of WestWorld , X-files, Jurassic Park, and twilight zone. A very engaging and believable near-future story with sci-fi, intrigue, thrills, mystery, and drama.

This book was great! The ending seemed a little rushed but all in all a great book!