{"product_id":"book-oxda","title":"The Man Who Saw Seconds","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Locus Award and CIBA Mark Twain grand prize, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Saw Seconds\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping speculative fiction thriller, blending absurdist satire and adrenaline-charged suspense, about a New York man who can see five seconds into the future—which changes his life forever; perfect for fans of Rob Hart and Kaliane Bradley’s \u003ci\u003eThe Ministry of Time\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner, 2025 Locus Award for science fiction novel\u003cbr\u003e Finalist, Foreword Reviews for best thriller of 2024\u003cbr\u003e Winner, CIBA Mark Twain grand prize winner for best satire of 2024\u003cbr\u003e Finalist, Eric Hoffer Award\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLocus Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Science Fiction of 2024\u003cbr\u003e “10 for 2024” Year-End Best Books List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreble Jefferson can see five seconds into the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOtherwise, he lives an ordinary life. But when a confrontations with a cop on a New York City subway goes tragically wrong, those seconds give Preble the chance to dodge a bullet—causing another man to die in his place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGovernment agencies become aware of Preble’s gift, a manhunt ensues, and their ambitions shift from law enforcement to military. Preble will do whatever it takes to protect his family, but as events spiral out of control, he must weigh the cost of his gift against the loss of his humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA breathless thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Saw Seconds\u003c\/i\u003e explores the nature of time, the brain as a prediction machine, and the tension between the individual and the systems we create. Alexander Boldisar provides an adrenaline-pumping read that will leave you contemplating love, fear, and the abyss.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50116494229808,"sku":"BDoxda","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/779670-oxda-Square.jpg?v=1757032376","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-oxda","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}