This is a fast-paced science fiction thriller. RECURSION by Blake Crouch Recursion by Blake Crouch Book Cover Note: There are sections of the book that are inappropriate for young children or sensitive readers, so I only recommend this for a more mature audience.ĭaemon is available from Amazon and Apple Books. Without spoiling the story, the basic premise is that a dying game designer builds a computer program (a “daemon”) designed to upend society by turning the entire world into a giant game, recruiting human players to do its bidding along the way. Naturally, there are parts of the story that feel dated at times, but it’s a must-read and is easily my favorite fiction book of all time.

Now, while the book’s narrative is built on a foundation of “future technology,” the story continues to hold up well today. The word “daemon” is a computer term that refers to “a program that runs continuously in the background, performing operations at predefined times or in response to certain events.” It can be thought of as a very basic form of artificial intelligence.

This is a techno-thriller that was first published back in 2006. DAEMON by Daniel Suarez Daemon by Daniel Suarez

So, I thought it would be fun to share my top 5 fiction books of all time, plus some bonus recommendations at the end of the list. There is something special about reading a great fiction book! While about 90% of my reading is geared towards non-fiction, I like to mix things up from time to time by diving into a compelling novel.

Freedom™ by Daniel Suarez