The Anomaly: A Novel

An Air France flight to the US encountered turbulence and hail. It was a short term traumatic experience for passengers, but the plane landed and they continued on with their lives. Then, a few months later, the plane re-appeared in the sky - the exact same plane, with the same passengers. The US government diverted it to a special base and invoked "Plan 42" to deal with situations beyond understanding.

Scientists, philosophers and clergy were involved. What happened? Was it a wormhole? An act of God? Or are we all in a simulation? With the increasing of computing power, the simulation idea did seem feasible. 

Dealing with the multiple versions of people became an interesting experience. There were two copies of all the passengers, both with identical experiences, save the last few months. One author had committed suicide in the time being and now had a "second chance". A pilot was on his cancer deathbed - and now is repeating the process. There are many interesting events that occur with these people. 

There are also those that don't like the un-understandable. A religious zealot decides they are the spawn of Satan and kills off two clones. There are two clones that fight with each other for custody of their child. In most cases, one of the clones ends up assuming a new identity so that all can live their life in peace.

A few months later, another copy of the plane appears. This time, the government decides to shoot it down rather than risk more problems.