Summary
The lore and legends around the underground game known as Rabbits gain new dimensions in this twisty tale set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.
After nearly winning the eleventh iteration of Rabbits, the mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas, Emily Connors suddenly finds herself trapped in a dimensional stream where the game does not exist. At all. Except . . . why do sinister figures show up to stop her every time she goes looking? Does Rabbits truly not exist, or is it being hidden? And if it’s being hidden, why—and by whom?
Meanwhile, architect and theme park designer Rowan Chess is having the weirdest month of his life, full of odd coincidences and people who appear one moment and vanish the next, with no trace they ever even existed. The game that is hiding from Emily seems to have found Rowan—with a vengeance.
But only when Rowan and Emily meet do things start to get dangerous, for together they uncover a conspiracy far deeper and deadlier than either of them expected—one that could forever change the nature not only of the game, but of reality itself.
Review
The The Quiet Room is an enthralling addition to the Pacific Northwest Stories universe, home to the acclaimed podcasts TANIS, Rabbits, and The Black Tapes. This captivating narrative pulls from real world elements, blurs elements of ‘Alternate Reality Gaming,’ reminiscent of the enigmatic Randonautica, where seemingly random things are often more than what they seem.
Terry Miles masterfully weaves an intricate and expansive web that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are multi-dimensional and full of surprises, each twist and turn revealing new layers of complexity. The story’s rapid pace alternates between the gripping perspectives of Rowan Chess (a newcomer to this world of ‘Rabbits) and Emily Connors (the aficionado who is looking to win the game) as they struggle with their ‘dimensional drift’ and try to piece together their fragmented memories.
Fans of Rabbits will feel right at home with the atmospheric tension and mind-bending puzzles that The Quiet Room offers. If you were captivated by Book 1, prepare to be equally, if not more, enthralled by Book 2. There’s no hint of a ‘sophomore slump’ here; instead, the story challenges your perception of reality, ignites your imagination, and drives your curiosity to unprecedented heights.
If you’re looking for the excitement of those serendipitous coincidences but with a modern flare of the multi-verse: The door is open. Let The Quiet Room transport you to a world where the boundaries of reality blur, and every page turn reveals a new enigma waiting to be solved.
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