You know a book is truly special when the urge to share it with others hits immediately upon finishing it. What a wild and head-spinning ride!

Dark Matter begins following the story of Jason Dessen, a physics professor living a relatively normal life in Chicago. He resides with his beloved wife, Daniela, and teenage son, Charlie, in a charming downtown brownstone. Despite leading a pleasant and straightforward existence, Jason feels that his career and life lack excitement. This feeling is amplified after reconnecting with his former college roommate, who has recently earned recognition for his work in quantum mechanics. Jason recognizes that he could have achieved the same feat had he not prioritized starting a family. After sharing a few drinks with his old friend, Jason finds himself at the mercy of a masked gunman…