by Ken Follett
First published 2000
Waking with no memory in a bathroom, a man discovers the day of a crucial US space launch. Driven by desperation, he navigates a web of intrigue to uncover clues about his buried past. As the launch countdown ticks away, he must confront his own truths and decide how far he'll go to reclaim his identity and influence the high-stakes space race.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amnesia, high-stakes, intrigue
Setting: United States
384 pages · Hardcover · London : Macmillan