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After a traumatic assault on the London Underground, a man is admitted to a hospital in a deep coma. When he finally awakens, he is thrust into a psychological labyrinth, questioning the reality of his recovery. Suspense builds as flashes from his past and the threat that followed him continue to haunt him, forcing him to confront both his own mind and the dangers that may still be waiting.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Alex Garland
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