A science-fiction thriller about identity, patterns and the question of what truly makes us human — with a main character who refuses to stay inside the book.
The story
Mathijs leads a small, predictable life in a mailroom. Then everything changes, and he is pulled into a world where the familiar rules of reality no longer seem to hold. As detective Evera closes in on a killer, Mathijs begins to notice patterns that should not exist — and questions most people never dare to ask. Template is a gripping novel about identity, free will and the hidden layers beneath everyday life.
The English trilogy
The story is available in English as a three-part e-book series:
- Template: The Hidden Game — Part 1
- Template 2: Layers of Deceit — Part 2
- Template 3: Breaking Reality — Part 3
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Get Part 1 — The Hidden Game (e-book) · Published by 202Publishers. Also available via Storytel, Donner and other e-book retailers.
About the author
Michiel van Hattem is a change manager and cartoonist whose work explores the dilemmas inside teams, organisations and society. Template is his debut novel, born from his fascination with narrative psychology.