First published 2002
Patrick March finds himself at the center of questions he cannot answer. Someone has been using his name, living pieces of his life, making decisions that ripple back to him in ways he never expected. As March tries to untangle the threads of his own existence from those of his mysterious double, he discovers that identity proves more fragile than he imagined. The investigation forces him to confront uncomfortable truths about memory, authenticity, and the stories people tell themselves. Theroux constructs a puzzle where each revelation raises new questions about who Patrick March really is. The search becomes less about finding an imposter and more about understanding what makes a person genuine. March must decide whether the truth he uncovers will set him free or destroy the life he thought he knew.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: identity-swap, unreliable-narrator
Hardcover · C.H.Beck