The Zero

The Zero is a darkly comic novel by Jess Walter that explores the aftermath of a catastrophic terrorist attack through the eyes of Brian Remy, a cop who accidentally shoots himself in the head. As he navigates a fractured city filled with a Machiavellian mayor, celebrities, and the unsettling dynamics of his personal life, Remy grapples with memory lapses and his new role in a shadowy intelligence agency. This provocative story examines the blurred lines between reality and perception, leaving readers questioning whether Remy will uncover a hidden terror cell or confront his own fragmented identity.