{"product_id":"crouch-collection-blake-crouch-2-books-dark-matter-recursion-paperback","title":"Crouch Collection by Blake Crouch - 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction Thrillers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDark Matter\u003cbr\u003e\nRecursion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Ballantine Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crouch Collection brings together two of Blake Crouch's most acclaimed mind-bending thrillers in one paperback set: Dark Matter and Recursion. Both novels blend hard science-fiction concepts with breakneck thriller pacing, exploring parallel realities, memory, and the fragile nature of identity. Crouch, a New York Times bestselling author known for propulsive plotting and emotionally grounded characters, delivers two standalone stories that reward readers who love high-concept speculative fiction. This set suits fans of Andy Weir and cerebral, page-turning suspense that lingers well past the final chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDark Matter introduces Jason Dessen, an ordinary physics professor abducted one night and thrust into a nightmare of infinite alternate lives. Waking in a reality where his wife and son are strangers, Jason must unravel the truth behind a machine capable of unlocking every version of himself, all while racing to reclaim the one life he actually wants. Crouch balances breathless suspense with genuine emotional stakes, turning a multiverse premise into an intimate meditation on choice, sacrifice, and what makes a life worth living.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecursion shifts the science from parallel worlds to time itself. Detective Barry Sutton is called to the scene of a woman's suicide, her final words describing memories of a life she never lived. As more people are struck by this False Memory Syndrome, neuroscientist Helena Smith realizes her own research may be the cause of a phenomenon capable of unraveling reality. The two are drawn into a race against a technology that can rewrite the past, and a global crisis is spun from deeply personal loss and love. Together, these novels showcase Crouch's signature style: scientifically grounded premises, relentless plotting, and characters whose hardest choices are always emotional ones. Both stand alone perfectly, making this collection a flexible, immersive introduction to one of modern thriller fiction's most inventive voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete, standalone sci-fi thrillers by bestselling author Blake Crouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, perfect for building a personal thriller library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-concept premises around parallel realities, memory, and time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, cinematic plotting with genuine emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fans of Andy Weir and speculative fiction readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to pack for travel or vacation reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDark Matter — A physics professor is abducted and wakes in an alternate version of his life, forcing him to navigate a maze of parallel realities to reclaim the one that matters.\u003cbr\u003e\nRecursion — A detective and a neuroscientist uncover a memory-altering phenomenon that threatens to unravel reality itself, racing against time to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlake Crouch is an American novelist and screenwriter best known for the Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a television series for FOX, as well as for Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade. His novels combine scientific speculation with fast-paced, emotionally driven storytelling, earning him a devoted readership among thriller and science-fiction fans alike. Crouch has been recognized as a New York Times bestselling author, and his work has been translated into numerous languages. He lives in Colorado, where he continues to write genre-blending fiction that pairs big ideas with page-turning suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo unforgettable, mind-bending thrillers in one compact paperback set, perfect for a summer reading pick, a thoughtful birthday gift, or a stocking stuffer for the sci-fi lover in your life. Dark Matter and Recursion each deliver relentless pacing and stakes that will keep you turning pages late into the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake Crouch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172030456182,"sku":"MAN-9789124153823","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/crouch-collection-blake-crouch-paperback.jpg?v=1785826318","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/crouch-collection-blake-crouch-2-books-dark-matter-recursion-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}