The third book in the Atharrais Sequence, Entanglements by Author Don Harrison picks up in the aftermath of Symmetry Violations as Atharrais works to uncover what really happened. Multiple research strands converge with unexpected events, revealing a truth that proves stranger and more concerning than anticipated—exactly as the premise promises.
The novel succeeds in its ambitious goal of taking earlier events and standing them on their heads. Everything previously known or suspected gets called into question, forcing both characters and readers to completely re-evaluate the series’ foundation. The web of seemingly unrelated events that threatens to overwhelm Harry creates genuine tension as his attempts to recover his normal life are repeatedly thwarted.
The merging research threads are handled well, building toward revelations that feel both surprising and logical within the series’ established framework. Actions taken to achieve goals predictably lead to unexpected side-effects, maintaining the series’ theme of unintended consequences.
The author’s take on the afterlife concepts provides some of the book’s most compelling material. The airport scenes deserve particular mention—they’re both atmospheric and emotive, creating an unsettling mood reminiscent of Stephen King’s The Langoliers. These sequences effectively capture that sense of being caught between states of existence.
The characters remain engaging throughout, and feel authentic as they navigate increasingly complex circumstances. The dialogue serves the story well, handling the scientific concepts without becoming overly technical.
The pacing maintains steady momentum, and the plot construction demonstrates solid craftsmanship. However, the early chapters would benefit from additional proofreading to catch various typos that occasionally disrupt the reading flow.
This entry will particularly appeal to fans of fringe science fiction who enjoy stories that challenge conventional understanding of reality. The novel’s exploration of how human emotions become most relevant when facing cosmic paradoxes grounds the high-concept material effectively.
Entanglements delivers on its promise to force complete re-evaluation of the series while maintaining the engaging characters and credible world-building that define the sequence. Despite minor editorial issues, it succeeds as both a continuation of ongoing storylines and a standalone exploration of reality’s malleable nature.
A solid recommendation for series followers and fringe science enthusiasts seeking fiction that questions the nature of existence itself.
I award 4.5 stars
