The Gone World

Tom Sweterlitsch

The Gone World

Tom Sweterlitsch
56 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2018

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Book Brief

Tom Sweterlitsch

The Gone World

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Multiple Locations • 1990s-2100s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Perseverance

Fear
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

37,819 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gone World?

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.

3.9

37,819 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Character List

A dedicated special agent for a secret division of NCIS, whose identity and investigation skills are shaped by significant past traumas and her involvement in time travel.

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.

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Multiple Locations • 1990s-2100s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Perseverance

Fear
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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