Flux

In Jinwoo Chong’s debut novel, "Flux," a young man grapples with the unraveling of his reality as he suspects that his enigmatic employers have stumbled upon time travel, using it to obscure a series of violent crimes. The narrative intertwines the lives of three individuals: eight-year-old Bo, who faces tragedy; Brandon, who loses his job amid corporate chaos; and Blue, a witness in a pivotal trial. As their stories converge, they uncover a web of secrets and experimental technology, while the backdrop features the downfall of a star from an iconic '80s detective show. This thought-provoking tale explores grief, trauma, and the complexities of Asian identity in America.