Vanishing Bodies

On a New York morning, a man named Aristotle Zurr-McIntyre, or Adam Micah, steals a newspaper and shoots himself, only to vanish. He's a vanisher—reappearing elsewhere with dim memories after each death. Pursued by The Wisher in a deadly game, every death chips away his identity. In Atlanta, he meets Lilyanne, experiencing love and belonging for the first time. But her past holds secrets that threaten their future. As Adam grapples with the mysteries of mortality and immortality, he delves into a world of science, conspiracy, and the cost of endless life.
Mikheyev crafts a raw, expansive world brimming with tension. His writing prowess is undeniable, presenting a compelling protagonist and nemesis. Yet the narrative drowns in its own excess, burdened by redundant side arcs and characters that lead nowhere. It screams of a decade's work, cluttered with brilliant ideas left underdeveloped. While the characters, settings, and core plot dazzle, the tale wavers, often losing its way, uncertain of its own genre. It lingers too long in spots, stalling the momentum. With tighter focus, this could've been a masterpiece.

It's a descent and original read.
Thanks to Hiddengems for the ARC!