A catch in time

the long version

In one moment, with no explanation, six billion humans fall unconscious. For three minutes, minds collide with truths hidden beyond the physical realm. During those decisive minutes, every conceivable accident transpires. People reawaken to a world that has changed, drastically and horrifically, with decimated populations and gutted social order. And no one seems to remember the truth that has been revealed. But Laura remembers--most of it, anyway. Yet even she doesn't know why all post-Blackout births are mutations, and what is so wrong with some of the survivors.