Maxwell's Demon

In Steven Hall's Maxwell's Demon, failed novelist Thomas Quinn navigates a precarious existence filled with unfulfilled dreams and mounting pressures, including his wife Imogen's distant job on a remote island. When he receives a voicemail from his deceased father, Stanley Quinn, a renowned writer, Thomas is drawn into a web of mystery involving Stanley's enigmatic protégé, Andrew Black, who has vanished after achieving literary success. As strange occurrences unravel around him, Thomas grapples with personal and existential chaos, exploring how meaning is constructed in an increasingly tumultuous world. Absurdly brilliant and mind-bending, this story delves into the intricacies of family, identity, and the pursuit of passion.