Labyrinth of Reflections

A 1997 science fiction novel and the first book in Sergei Lukyanenko’s Labyrinth of Reflections duology. The story is set in Deep Town, an immersive virtual reality that has become an integral part of everyday life for millions. The protagonist, Leonid, is a Diver—a rare individual capable of realizing the artificial nature of the virtual world and manipulating it through sheer intuition. His mission is to rescue users trapped within Deep Town’s layers of simulation. However, his latest assignment soon reveals a deeper mystery that threatens to blur the line between virtual reality and the real world. As Leonid ventures further into the Labyrinth, he must confront profound questions about freedom, self-awareness, and the limits of human perception.