Books like The Adjacent by Christopher Priest

The Adjacent intertwines three timelines: a near‑future Britain where photographer Tibor Tarent is recalled after his wife's death by a mysterious weapon; a World War I flashback following stage magician Tommy Trent on a secret mission to render British reconnaissance planes invisible; and a present‑day premise where a theoretical physicist develops a revolutionary method for diverting matter, an invention that will trigger far‑reaching consequences across time. The novel blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, and thriller genres, exploring the impacts of advanced technology and wartime secrecy. With its dual historical settings—WWI and a speculative future—the narrative examines how scientific breakthroughs, espionage, and personal loss collide, creating suspenseful intrigue that spans generations. Readers are drawn into a complex plot where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, as the characters confront the ethical ramifications of weaponization and the mutable nature of time itself.

First publish date: 2013