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Clyde
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Clyde wakes in darkness, paralyzed, with no memory—yet his mind holds impossible knowledge. At the mercy of the mysterious Dr. Horatio Mizaridio, he must unravel who he is, what he has become, and why the future of humanity may depend on him.
As fragments of his past and strange new abilities collide, Clyde is thrust into a battle of survival where nothing is certain—not his identity, not his allies, and not even the world around him.
From isolation and doubt to discovery and defiance, Clyde’s journey forces him to confront the ultimate questions of memory, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human.
As fragments of his past and strange new abilities collide, Clyde is thrust into a battle of survival where nothing is certain—not his identity, not his allies, and not even the world around him.
From isolation and doubt to discovery and defiance, Clyde’s journey forces him to confront the ultimate questions of memory, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human.
282 pages, Paperback
Published January 20, 2026
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Evan Borchert
2 books14 followersEvan Borchert is the youngest of six, a North Carolina native, and a member of Generation X. His first attempt at college didn't go as planned, but during that time he discovered a lasting passion for writing. Life then took him in a different direction—seventeen years in retail management—before he returned to college and embarked on a second career as a software engineer, becoming, in a way, a professional writer of code.
Evan's interests are wide-ranging, from computers and all things mechanical to his enduring love of storytelling. He and his wife, Heather, have two wonderful children, one in college and the other in high school. Heather is his rock, his biggest supporter, and his hero—the driving force behind his achievements. Evan credits her belief in his potential, even when he doubts himself, as the foundation for everything he accomplishes.
Evan's interests are wide-ranging, from computers and all things mechanical to his enduring love of storytelling. He and his wife, Heather, have two wonderful children, one in college and the other in high school. Heather is his rock, his biggest supporter, and his hero—the driving force behind his achievements. Evan credits her belief in his potential, even when he doubts himself, as the foundation for everything he accomplishes.
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January 30, 2026
Well done
This was very well written. The balance between the sci-fi and emotion was cleverly done. I don’t want to say too much and spoil anything for future readers but if you enjoy sci-fi you’ll love this book! Can’t wait for the next one!!
This was very well written. The balance between the sci-fi and emotion was cleverly done. I don’t want to say too much and spoil anything for future readers but if you enjoy sci-fi you’ll love this book! Can’t wait for the next one!!
January 24, 2026
Clyde follows a man who wakes with no memory, no body to speak of, and no control over his senses. He exists in a strange limbo where lights flash behind eyes he cannot blink, and a doctor he nicknames Jim Bob pokes at him while speaking in cheerful tones that feel all wrong. As Clyde slowly discovers what has happened to him, he builds internal systems to protect his identity, holds tight to scraps of dreams, and pieces together the truth of a shattered world and of himself. The story grows from a claustrophobic medical mystery into a post-apocalyptic adventure filled with danger, grief, technical puzzles, and a surprising amount of heart. It becomes a journey of rebuilding a life that has already ended once.
The writing is straightforward but sharp, and it kept me glued to every shift in Clyde’s awareness. I kept feeling this strange mix of dread and wonder as he uncovered each new detail about his condition. The book takes its time with those moments. The pacing builds pressure little by little instead of throwing big twists for shock value. I also appreciated how the story handles isolation. Clyde’s frustration, his humor, and his fear all felt genuine. I caught myself rooting for him early on, even when I knew the truth he was digging toward would hurt.
There’s a lot in here about identity and autonomy and the way technology can save us or break us, depending on who controls it. Some scenes made my stomach twist, especially when Clyde learns how much of his past is gone for good. Other parts made me grin, for instance, when he starts outsmarting the systems built to contain him. I appreciated how the book never leans too hard into scientific jargon. The tech stays clear and readable. The emotional beats sit right on the surface. And the world-building, especially once the bunker and its people come into play, feels lived-in without ever slowing the story down.
Clyde left me thinking about what actually makes someone whole. The book mixes tension, sadness, and hope in a way that made the last chapters stick with me. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy character-driven sci-fi, anyone who likes survival stories with emotional weight, and people who want a mystery that unfolds piece by piece instead of rushing straight to the point. It’s a thoughtful, surprisingly warm story wrapped inside a gripping science fiction shell.
The writing is straightforward but sharp, and it kept me glued to every shift in Clyde’s awareness. I kept feeling this strange mix of dread and wonder as he uncovered each new detail about his condition. The book takes its time with those moments. The pacing builds pressure little by little instead of throwing big twists for shock value. I also appreciated how the story handles isolation. Clyde’s frustration, his humor, and his fear all felt genuine. I caught myself rooting for him early on, even when I knew the truth he was digging toward would hurt.
There’s a lot in here about identity and autonomy and the way technology can save us or break us, depending on who controls it. Some scenes made my stomach twist, especially when Clyde learns how much of his past is gone for good. Other parts made me grin, for instance, when he starts outsmarting the systems built to contain him. I appreciated how the book never leans too hard into scientific jargon. The tech stays clear and readable. The emotional beats sit right on the surface. And the world-building, especially once the bunker and its people come into play, feels lived-in without ever slowing the story down.
Clyde left me thinking about what actually makes someone whole. The book mixes tension, sadness, and hope in a way that made the last chapters stick with me. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy character-driven sci-fi, anyone who likes survival stories with emotional weight, and people who want a mystery that unfolds piece by piece instead of rushing straight to the point. It’s a thoughtful, surprisingly warm story wrapped inside a gripping science fiction shell.
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