The Memory Painter: A Novel of Love and Reincarnation

WINNER OF THE RWA PRISM AWARD FOR BEST TIME TRAVEL/STEAMPUNK AND A FINALIST FOR BEST FIRST BOOK

A thriller, a romance, a 10,000-year adventure…The Memory Painter is “the guy-meets-girl story as you've never heard it before" (Refinery29).


Bryan Pierce is an internationally famous artist, whose paintings have dazzled the world. But there's a secret to Bryan's success: Every canvas is inspired by an unusually vivid dream. Bryan believes these dreams are really recollections—possibly even flashback from another life—and he has always hoped that his art will lead him to an answer. And when he meets Linz Jacobs, a neurogenticist who recognizes a recurring childhood nightmare in one Bryan's paintings, he is convinced she holds the key.

Their meeting triggers Bryan's most powerful dream yet—visions of a team of scientists who, on the verge of discovering a cure for Alzheimer's, died in a lab explosion decades ago. As his visions intensify, Bryan and Linz start to discern a pattern. But a deadly enemy watches their every move, and he will stop at nothing to ensure that the past stays buried.

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336 pages

Average rating: 6.73

11 RATINGS

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Amanda's Mystical Bookshelf
Apr 09, 2025
While the pacing occasionally feels rushed, especially toward the conclusion, and some moments might feel overly complex, the sheer creativity of the story makes up for it. Womack successfully balances philosophical musings about life and the soul with action-packed moments that are sure to captivate readers. Overall, The Memory Painter earns its 4-star rating for originality and the enchanting depth of its premise. It's a book that resonates long after the final page, inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the lives we've left behind. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction with a speculative twist!
BookSwoons
Dec 30, 2024
8/10 stars
Awesome!! Wish I could find more books like this one! The beginning was a bit hard to follow, but once I understood "the memories," I could not put it down. Give me more! (BTW- ending absolutely sucked! Hope that is just an indicator of a sequel, as it left way too many questions unanswered).
E Clou
May 10, 2023
6/10 stars
Because my book tastes have been adapting to the ridiculous number of books I consume, these days I'm surprised whenever I like a book that isn't literary. I liked it! It was fun! It was decently written! There were no ridiculous plot holes! It's even a book that might continue to interest me in a reread. This is a good start from Womack.

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