False memory

Book • 1999
False Memory is a horror novel by Dean Koontz, published in 1999.

The story revolves around Martie Rhodes, a successful video game designer, who suddenly develops autophobia, a fear of herself.

Her husband, Dusty, tries to help her and their friend Susan, who suffers from agoraphobia, by taking them to see Dr. Mark Ahriman, a psychiatrist with sinister intentions.

Dr. Ahriman uses a combination of drugs, hypnosis, and mind control techniques to manipulate his patients, including implanting false memories and inducing intense mental illnesses.

As the story unfolds, Dusty and Martie discover the horrific truth about Dr. Ahriman's practices and must fight to restore their lives and free themselves from his control.

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Recommended by James Dashner as an amazing psychological thriller with great mystery and twists.
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