Detour — The

Which of these versions were you looking for, or were you interested in a (like the 2013 survival film where a man is trapped in his car by a mudslide)? [13, 29]

: The story explores Livvy's unlikability, her past as a victim of bullying, and her struggle to survive her captors [3, 17]. The Sci-Fi Novel by Jeff Rake and Rob Hart (2026)

: Livvy Flynn is a world-famous, snobby 17-year-old author. While driving to a writers' conference, she takes a literal detour and crashes her car [6, 17]. The Detour

Since "The Detour" refers to several popular stories across different media, I've broken down the most prominent versions for you.

: When the crew returns, Earth looks the same but feels "off." They realize they are under surveillance and must uncover the truth about their altered reality before they are eliminated [12, 23]. The Classic Noir Film (1945) Which of these versions were you looking for,

This psychological thriller is often compared to a teen version of Stephen King's Misery [7].

: She wakes up held prisoner in a basement by a mother and daughter who are obsessive fans. They believe Livvy committed a grave injustice against them and won't let her go until she figures out what it was [6, 7]. While driving to a writers' conference, she takes

A more recent sci-fi release that leans into high-stakes mystery [11].