Recursion

Recursion by Blake Crouch is a mind-bending science fiction thriller that merges real science with non-stop action, following detective Barry Sutton investigating False Memory Syndrome where people recall unlived lives driving them mad, and neuroscientist Helena Smith developing memory tech for Alzheimer's victims. The stakes involve the fabric of time and space through time travel and memory manipulation, all in under 330 pages that raise the bar for thrillers and sci-fi. I love the characters Barry and Helena, whose struggle feels profoundly real and important, and how Crouch blends genres seamlessly—every book of his alters my expectations. I recommend it because the plot will blow your mind, the emotional depth is life-altering, and it's a thrilling ride posing deep questions about reality and memory that everyone should experience.