In the year 2187, algorithms govern nearly every aspect of life. From careers and friendships to romantic relationships, predictive systems determine the choices people should make. But Tom is uncomfortable in a world built on certainty. Drawn to the unexpected, he becomes a frequent customer of Vortex, a powerful telecommunications company that allows clients to travel to past lives. What begins as an escape soon turns into a dangerous mystery involving corporate secrets, romance, and a conspiracy that will challenge everything he believes about freedom and identity.

Written by Lucia Seixas, Vortex blends science fiction, suspense, romance, and dystopian fiction into a fast-paced narrative that speaks directly to contemporary concerns. Through its futuristic setting, the novel explores issues that resonate strongly today, including dependence on digital technologies, the influence of algorithms on decision-making, personal autonomy, and the tension between individuality and social control.

Magenta’s illustrations reinforce the book’s layered narrative structure. Mirroring the story’s overlapping timelines and realities, the artwork presents multiple moments and perspectives simultaneously, expanding the reading experience and enhancing the atmosphere of mystery. As past and future intertwine, text and image work together to create an immersive journey through different eras while exploring universal questions about choice, destiny, and what it truly means to shape one’s own future