Dark Matter

by Blake Crouch · 2016

Dark Matter is a mind‑bending, relentlessly surprising science‑fiction thriller by Blake Crouch, author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy. The story follows Jason Dessen, a college physics professor whose life is ripped apart when a masked abductor knocks him unconscious and he awakens in an alternate reality where his wife, son, and career are all different. As he navigates a world where he is a celebrated genius, Jason must confront the darkest parts of himself and battle a terrifying foe to return to the family he loves. The novel explores choices, paths not taken, and the lengths we’ll go to claim the lives we dream of, blending speculative physics with emotional depth.