“The Cotard Delusion” by Daniel J. Burke is a 388-page thriller, set in the near future, follows Lieutenant Liam Price on a harrowing journey into the depths of the human mind, the illusions of the society he lives in, and the very nature of death. After finding a mutilated woman on three separate occasions, Price and the sole survivor of the crimes, the young Mary Dalton, pursue the case into America’s third world neighborhoods, which have been segregated by genetics.

Investigating the crimes pulls Price into a world of madness and delusion, uncovering mysteries about death, the soul, and alarming truths about a secret society’s connection to the Deus – an alternate dimension they believe to be the original universe.

Through surprising twists and turns, Burke brings creates a world that connects technology and spirituality, raising powerful questions about reality and perception. With unique characters and rich descriptions of a semi-futuristic setting, the narrative is an enveloping experience that keeps readers at the edge of their seats.