A victimless murder.
A detective who doesn't trust his own reflection.
A city that shouldn't exist.

When Detective Calder is called to investigate a brutal crime, nothing about the case makes sense. Evidence disappears as quickly as it appears, the alleged victim leaves no trace of life, and the city itself begins to twist and unravel around him. Streets weave in endless loops, strangers repeat the same moments over and over, and Calder realizes he may be pursuing a truth that defies reality itself.

The deeper he digs, the more terrifying the discovery becomes: the city is under the control of the Engineer?a mysterious entity that warps reality like clay. Time, memory, and even existence are its playthings. And Calder may be just another piece in its design.

But Calder refuses to give up. To survive, he must face the impossible, challenge the entity that built the world around him, and fight to prove that even in a city of illusions, human choices still matter.

"The City That Never Was" is a terrifying, mind-bending psychological thriller that blends the mystery of a crime film with cosmic horror. Perfect for fans of "Dark City," "Inception," and "The Silent Patient," this novel will keep you wondering on every page, every moment, and even in your own reality.