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The Memory Collectors

A Novel

Author Dete Meserve
Paperback
$19.99 US
| $25.99 CAN
Crooked Lane Books
On sale May 20, 2025 | 336 Pages | 9798892422420
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One of Goodreads Most Anticipated Books of 2025!

Four strangers time travel to the past and find themselves stuck on the day all their lives were changed in this stunning speculative mystery from award-winning film and television producer Dete Meserve, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Wrong Place Wrong Time and The Paradox Hotel.

What would you do if you could spend an hour in your past? Four strangers in the beach town of Ventura, California are about to find out. 

Elizabeth aches for one more precious hour with her son who died in a senseless accident. Andy is desperate to find his first love who vanished after a whirlwind romance. Logan craves the rush of surfing and mountain climbing, yearning to reclaim the freedom he lost after a misstep landed him in a wheelchair. Brooke is looking for an hour of relief from the guilt of an unforgivable mistake.

Enter Aeon Expeditions, the groundbreaking time travel invention of Mark Saunders—which allows some lucky clients  the chance to spend an hour in their past. Even though Aeon’s technology ensures time travel can’t alter the future, all four clients, including Mark’s ex-wife Elizabeth, yearn to revisit the hour that changed their lives forever. 

But when their “hour” extends beyond sixty minutes, they find themselves stranded in the past. As their paths intertwine unexpectedly, they unearth shocking secrets hidden in the shadows of their shared history: All their lives were shattered the same night on a secluded highway by the beach. As they delve into the hidden truths of that pivotal hour, a startling revelation emerges. They were not alone. Someone else was present, harboring deadly intentions.

The Memory Collectors is a heart-wrenching, genre-bending novel brimming with hope, grief and second chances.
Praise for The Memory Collectors:
“You’ll want to spend as much time as possible with this time-twisting thriller!”
—Al Roker, NBC News Today Show

“Those who love time travel stories will enjoy the way Meserve’s novel dives deeply into the human factors behind grief, guilt, loss, and starting over.”
—Library Journal

“Meserve’s detail shines through.”
—Chicago Review of Books

“A beautiful blend of science fiction, mystery, drama, and romance.”
—Gumshoe Review

“A story about loss and grief, but it is also about hope, love, courage and discovery . . . Highly recommended.”
—Star Mail

“The Memory Collectors is extraordinary, both readable and wise, fast-paced but also delicately laced with insights about the fallibility of our human ways. I adored this wise, compassionate book.”
—Barbara O'Neal, USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids

“Dete Meserve's The Memory Collectors is my favorite type of a book—a brilliant premise straight out of The Twilight Zone combined with incredible heart and believable, relatable characters you can't help but love. I couldn't put it down!”
—Meg Shaffer, national bestselling author of The Lost Story

“Beautifully crafted and wonderfully original, The Memory Collectors is a captivating story about second chances and redemption. What if you could go back in time and live a single moment over? It’s such a compelling question, and one Dete Meserve does a masterful job unraveling. Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and heartrending, it’s a story I won’t soon forget.”
—Suzanne Redfearn, #1 Amazon bestselling author of In an Instant

“An exceptionally written story full of suspense, introspection, what-ifs, and heart . . . A must-read that will have readers of many genres staying up late to finish, Meserve’s latest is a masterpiece.
—Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of Come Fly With Me

“Don't miss this extraordinary novel! The Memory Collectors is the book I will recommend to anyone looking for a deeply-moving story with a unique premise. Engaging and suspenseful, this story will pull you in and keep you turning pages long after your bedtime.”
—Karen McQuestion, bestselling author of The Moonlight Child

“Meserve has pulled off a bit of a miracle with her compelling new novel . . . She has written a time-travel mystery that celebrates compassion and inspires hope. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Matt Williams, author of Glimpses and the creator of Roseanne and Home Improvement

“A masterful tapestry of mystery and longing, weaving gripping tension with profound emotional depth. This unforgettable novel will leave you reflecting on your own life’s pivotal moments and treasuring the fleeting wonder of now.”
—Kira Peikoff, author of Baby X
Dete Meserve is a bestselling author of five novels and an award-winning creator and producer of films and television series. She adapted her debut novel, Good Sam, into a screenplay and produced it for Netflix. Her passion for storytelling stems from her work as the owner of Silver Creek Falls Entertainment, a Los Angeles–based production company, where she has produced everything from big-budget dramas and mysteries to star-studded comedies and animated series.

When she’s not writing or producing, you can often find her exploring nature or browsing the shelves of her local bookstores and libraries. A Chicago native, Meserve has lived most of her life in Los Angeles, where she and her husband have raised three children—and two very pampered cats.
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One of Goodreads Most Anticipated Books of 2025!

Four strangers time travel to the past and find themselves stuck on the day all their lives were changed in this stunning speculative mystery from award-winning film and television producer Dete Meserve, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Wrong Place Wrong Time and The Paradox Hotel.

What would you do if you could spend an hour in your past? Four strangers in the beach town of Ventura, California are about to find out. 

Elizabeth aches for one more precious hour with her son who died in a senseless accident. Andy is desperate to find his first love who vanished after a whirlwind romance. Logan craves the rush of surfing and mountain climbing, yearning to reclaim the freedom he lost after a misstep landed him in a wheelchair. Brooke is looking for an hour of relief from the guilt of an unforgivable mistake.

Enter Aeon Expeditions, the groundbreaking time travel invention of Mark Saunders—which allows some lucky clients  the chance to spend an hour in their past. Even though Aeon’s technology ensures time travel can’t alter the future, all four clients, including Mark’s ex-wife Elizabeth, yearn to revisit the hour that changed their lives forever. 

But when their “hour” extends beyond sixty minutes, they find themselves stranded in the past. As their paths intertwine unexpectedly, they unearth shocking secrets hidden in the shadows of their shared history: All their lives were shattered the same night on a secluded highway by the beach. As they delve into the hidden truths of that pivotal hour, a startling revelation emerges. They were not alone. Someone else was present, harboring deadly intentions.

The Memory Collectors is a heart-wrenching, genre-bending novel brimming with hope, grief and second chances.

Reviews

Praise for The Memory Collectors:
“You’ll want to spend as much time as possible with this time-twisting thriller!”
—Al Roker, NBC News Today Show

“Those who love time travel stories will enjoy the way Meserve’s novel dives deeply into the human factors behind grief, guilt, loss, and starting over.”
—Library Journal

“Meserve’s detail shines through.”
—Chicago Review of Books

“A beautiful blend of science fiction, mystery, drama, and romance.”
—Gumshoe Review

“A story about loss and grief, but it is also about hope, love, courage and discovery . . . Highly recommended.”
—Star Mail

“The Memory Collectors is extraordinary, both readable and wise, fast-paced but also delicately laced with insights about the fallibility of our human ways. I adored this wise, compassionate book.”
—Barbara O'Neal, USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids

“Dete Meserve's The Memory Collectors is my favorite type of a book—a brilliant premise straight out of The Twilight Zone combined with incredible heart and believable, relatable characters you can't help but love. I couldn't put it down!”
—Meg Shaffer, national bestselling author of The Lost Story

“Beautifully crafted and wonderfully original, The Memory Collectors is a captivating story about second chances and redemption. What if you could go back in time and live a single moment over? It’s such a compelling question, and one Dete Meserve does a masterful job unraveling. Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and heartrending, it’s a story I won’t soon forget.”
—Suzanne Redfearn, #1 Amazon bestselling author of In an Instant

“An exceptionally written story full of suspense, introspection, what-ifs, and heart . . . A must-read that will have readers of many genres staying up late to finish, Meserve’s latest is a masterpiece.
—Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of Come Fly With Me

“Don't miss this extraordinary novel! The Memory Collectors is the book I will recommend to anyone looking for a deeply-moving story with a unique premise. Engaging and suspenseful, this story will pull you in and keep you turning pages long after your bedtime.”
—Karen McQuestion, bestselling author of The Moonlight Child

“Meserve has pulled off a bit of a miracle with her compelling new novel . . . She has written a time-travel mystery that celebrates compassion and inspires hope. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Matt Williams, author of Glimpses and the creator of Roseanne and Home Improvement

“A masterful tapestry of mystery and longing, weaving gripping tension with profound emotional depth. This unforgettable novel will leave you reflecting on your own life’s pivotal moments and treasuring the fleeting wonder of now.”
—Kira Peikoff, author of Baby X

Author

Dete Meserve is a bestselling author of five novels and an award-winning creator and producer of films and television series. She adapted her debut novel, Good Sam, into a screenplay and produced it for Netflix. Her passion for storytelling stems from her work as the owner of Silver Creek Falls Entertainment, a Los Angeles–based production company, where she has produced everything from big-budget dramas and mysteries to star-studded comedies and animated series.

When she’s not writing or producing, you can often find her exploring nature or browsing the shelves of her local bookstores and libraries. A Chicago native, Meserve has lived most of her life in Los Angeles, where she and her husband have raised three children—and two very pampered cats.
Dete Meserve View titles by Dete Meserve

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