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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionMultiple Locations • 1990s-2100s
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Perseverance•
Fear2018
Adult
18+ years
The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch follows Special Agent Shannon Moss as she investigates the murder of a Navy SEAL's family while exploring alternate timelines and dealing with apocalyptic implications stemming from time travel. The novel blends science fiction, mystery, and existential themes, portraying Moss's journey through complex temporal landscapes.
Mysterious
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Challenging
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The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch receives high praise for its complex and innovative narrative, blending science fiction, thriller, and crime genres. Readers commend Sweterlitsch's world-building and imaginative concepts. However, some find the story's intricacy confusing and pacing uneven. The novel appeals to fans of thought-provoking, genre-crossing tales.
Fans of The Silence of the Lambs and Dark Matter will relish The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy intricate, haunting narratives that blend crime, science fiction, and philosophical intrigue, wrapped in a fast-paced and mind-bending plot.
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A charismatic and ruthless leader of a mutinous crew, driven by apocalyptic beliefs and Norse mythology, leading a campaign of survival.
A multifaceted character who serves as a love interest and sometimes antagonist to Moss, with varying timelines showcasing different life outcomes shaped by trauma.
A key supporting character and living paradox, connected to the USS Libra and its crew, offering crucial information about past events.
An FBI Special Agent leading a crucial investigation, with differing outcomes in timelines reflecting his professional dedication and personal losses.
A Navy SEAL whose family’s murder begins the novel's events, his actions and letters provide important revelations for Moss.
Followers of Hyldekrugger and former crewmen of the USS Libra, whose actions embody the violent ideologies at play.
The commander of the USS Libra, whose moral direction sets the stakes involving a crucial decision for her crew.
A missing teenager whose fate is central to the initial investigation, representing the narrative’s tension and mystery.
A hotel clerk inspired by Moss to become an FBI agent, experiencing varying life paths across different timelines.
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionMultiple Locations • 1990s-2100s
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Perseverance•
Fear2018
Adult
18+ years
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