Author:William Gibson
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM WILLIAM GIBSON, THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NEUROMANCER
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San Francisco, 2017. Clinton's in the White House, Brexit never happened - and Verity Jane's got herself a new job.
They call Verity 'the app-whisperer,' and she's just been hired to evaluate a pair-of-glasses-cum-digital-assistant called Eunice...
Only Eunice has other ideas.
Pretty soon, Verity realises that Eunice is smarter than anyone she's ever met. Which is just as well since suddenly some very bad people are after Verity.
Meanwhile, in a post-apocalyptic London a century from now, PR fixer Wilf Netherton is tasked with interfering in the alternative past in which Verity and Eunice exist. It appears something nasty is about to happen there - and fixing it will require not only Eunice's unique human-AI skillset but also a little help from the future.
A future that Verity fears may never be . . .
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'Dazzling, astoundingly inventive' The Times
'Wild, richly satisfying' Guardian
'Terrific' Spectator
'Rattles along with great pace and suspense' Sunday Times
'One of our greatest science-fiction writers' New York Times
'A sensual, remarkably visual ride' Guardian
'Among our most fascinating novelists' Daily Telegraph
A sensual, remarkably visual ride, vigorous with displays of conceptual imagination and humour
—— The GuardianOne of the most influential writers around . . . with Gibson's trademark panache, the story rattles along with great pace and suspense
—— Sunday TimesOne of our greatest science-fiction writers
—— New York TimesAmong our most fascinating novelists
—— Daily TelegraphHis eye for the eerie in the everyday still lends events an otherworldly sheen
—— New YorkerOne of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working
—— Boston GlobeGibson is a prophet and a satirist, a black comedian and an astounding architect of cool
—— SpectatorEngaging, thought-provoking and delightful... [Gibson] can always be counted on to show us our contemporary milieu rendered magical by his unique insights, and a future rendered inhabitable by his wild yet disciplined imagination
—— The Washington PostGibson blurs the line between real and speculative technology in a fast-paced thriller that will affirm to readers that it was well worth the wait
—— BooklistTypically visionary, yet plausible and thrilling too
—— I PaperIf you're one of those who sees Gibson as a visionary, it's time to be scared - the scenarios he's playing with here don't make for comfort reading
—— SFX magazinePatterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination.
—— NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWPatterson is in a class by himself.
—— VANITY FAIRIf you like your mysteries atmospheric then I highly recommend The Glass House - it's the kind of book that makes you look up in surprise at your present-day surroundings. Long-fused mysteries in the past and present take tantalisingly long time to weave together but the wait is absolutely worth it. Beautiful, transportive writing
—— Erin KellyA cleverly constructed puzzle of a plot whose pieces finally snap together in a truly gratifying manner
—— Washington PostThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— SunI just love Eve Chase's lyrical writing and evocative sense of place. The Glass House is her best yet, a glorious tangle of family secrets, set deep in the woods of Foxcote Manor. A treat.
—— Louise CandlishExquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric and immersive mystery in which the secrets and lies of the past collide with the present. Chase's writing is, as ever, exquisite
—— E.C. FremantleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanBeautifully written, with a sinister edge
—— Best MagazineDreamy and atmospheric (...) wonderful, moving
—— Daily MailEve Chase is right up there with Tana French and Sarah Waters as an author who writes page-turning masterpieces that meld a vibrant sense of place with a heartbreaking cast of characters. I devoured her latest, and will be recommending it to everyone I know. Her plot twists floored me, and this haunting story will stay with me for a very long time
—— Fiona Davis , bestselling author of The Chelsea GirlsSo beautifully and insightfully written, with characters I grew to love populating a compelling, moving story that kept me turning the pages right to the very last. Chase handles the various unexpected ways our earliest experiences shape and define us with huge empathy and sensitivity. It's an evocative and engrossing read
—— Katherine Webb , author of The LegacyBewitching and beguiling, The Glass House is as dark and tangled as the forest where it is set. A creeping sense of unease builds to a terrific denouement - as suspenseful as the mistress of psychological drama, Daphne Du Maurier. Eve Chase is simply brilliant.
—— Veronica HenryA pacy and suspenseful read
—— IndependentRich, gripping, intriguing, beautifully written, diving deep into emotional truths, The Glass House is an assured and lovely novel
—— Elizabeth Buchan , author of The Museum of Broken PromisesThis is an absolute beauty. Darkly atmospheric and spellbinding
—— Jane Fallon, author of Queen BeeThis captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away . . . Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is rather special
—— Woman's WeeklyThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— Fabulous, Sun on SundayA beautifully written mystery about family secrets. A gripping and imaginative read
—— Cotswold LifeA delicious mystery full of labyrinthine curves
—— Kirkus ReviewsEvocative and beautifully written The Glass House sucked me into a mystery as atmospheric and densely packed with secrets as the forest in which it's set
—— Tammy Cohen/Rachel Rhys, author of A Dangerous CrossingBeautifully written mystery
—— PeopleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanWe all need a book to get really lost in every now and again, and this captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away. Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeA powerful story of family secrets, lies and the need to belong. Stays in your mind long after you've finished reading
—— Sunday ExpressI heartily recommend Eve Chase's evocative The Glass House
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric novel about family secrets . . . I love books with a strong sense of place and time
—— Jane Fallon , iSinister and gripping
—— The LeopardCritical Acclaim for Eve Chase
—— -An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery
—— Kate Morton , bestselling author of The Clockmaker's DaughterSimply stunning. Every now and then you read a special book and this is one. Spell-binding, heart-stopping . . . I can't tell you how much I loved it
—— Dinah Jefferies , bestselling author of The Missing SisterEvocative and filled with intrigue
—— Clare Mackintosh , bestselling author of Let Me LieExquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense are handled expertly
—— Sarah Vaughan , bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalOne of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year
—— Lisa Jewell , bestselling author of Watching YouEve Chase is a name to watch
—— Daily MailAddictive and delivers atmosphere in spades
—— Good HousekeepingAn enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in
—— HeatA mystery of nail-biting suspense
—— Woman & HomeAbsorbed me completely. Fabulous
—— Jane Fallon , bestselling author of Tell Me a SecretAn engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings
—— Sunday ExpressMagical
—— Daily ExpressExpertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthralling
—— Rowan Coleman , bestselling author of The Summer of Impossible ThingsBeautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this
—— Katie Fforde , bestselling author of A Rose Petal SummerUtterly mesmerising. Ashley Audrain's powerful debut novel explores the challenges of motherhood and the terrifying isolation of being trapped within a sinister truth that no-one else believes.
—— Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Beekeeper's PromiseOne of the most anticipated novels of this year . . . fast-paced, it has the ability to distract you from anything. Exactly what we need right now
—— GraziaWritten with an unflinching eye and a stylistically sharp, tight economy The Push is a single-sitting read, as suspenseful as any thriller, as thoughtful as any literary novel, with an almost physical force behind each of its turns and revelations. By the end, the reader will feel wrung out in the way only the best of books leaves you. Audrain's debut is a stunning, devastating novel and, frankly, one hell of a way to start a year of reading
—— Toronto StarIncluded in 'Books to Watch 2021'
—— Evening StandardHooks you from the very first page and will have you racing to get to the end
—— Book Club Selection , Good Morning AmericaIncluded in 'Best New Books'
—— New York PostThis is a sterling addition to the burgeoning canon of bad seed suspense, from an arrestingly original new voice
—— Publishers WeeklyThis taut and tense hurricane of a debut is best devoured in one sitting
—— NewsweekThis dazzling debut mixes page-turning suspense with a psychological drama
—— Working MotheerOnce you start in on this story, it becomes difficult to control yourself. A twisted, tight, and exhilarating drama
—— GoopThis psychological thriller about a mother's bond with her daughter will keep you turning pages
—— Woman's DayThis nuanced book challenges the notion of nature versus nurture, and whether a mother's love is enough. It's disturbing, painful and brilliant, holding a mirror up to society
—— Woman's WeeklyThe Push is a thriller that is also a compelling examination of motherhood and of how trauma is passed down through generations
—— HeraldA tense, chilling dip into the dark side of motherhood . . . The Push is uncomfortable and provocative, like a train wreck that demands your gaze
—— Washington PostThe most tense, thrilling read that will chill and enthral in equal measure
—— SunDisturbingly brilliant . . . will render you speechless
—— Woman & Home 'Book of the Month'A page-turning debut crafted with shrewd expertise - read it before the inevitable screen adaptation
—— MetroUnflinching, moving and very, very powerful
—— GraziaThe clever and powerful psychological thriller everyone has been talking about . . . an unsettling, breathtaking and powerful read about obsession and our deepest fears that will stay with you long after you turn the final page
—— My WeeklyAudrain has the ability to mesmerise . . . heart-wrenching. A dark, pacy read
—— My WeeklyA compelling, visceral and bruising portrayal of motherhood that once read cannot ever be forgotten
—— Woman & HomeA chilling and beautifully written novel that will strike dread into the heart of any new parent. The ending gave me goosebumps
—— Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here To StayA powerful debut about obsession and our deepest fears . . . will have you hooked
—— Living NorthExploring the dysfunctional lives of three generations of women, The Push deals with the way damage is handed down
—— Literary ReviewA thought-provoking novel that delves deep into the emotional crevices of motherhood
—— CourierTaut and gripping, this is a provocative look at motherhood
—— PsychologiesThe Push is an unsettling and powerful read about obsession and our deepest fears that will stay with you long after you turn the final page
—— Eastern Daily PressA gripping and vivid thriller . . . It's easy to understand why The Push has caught the attention of Hollywood film producers
—— Business PostCompelling
—— The HeraldRemarkably told story which I couldn't put down. Deftly drawn characters...What a book! And the last line is creepy, haunting perfection
—— Christina Sweeney Baird, author of The End of MenThe danger that simmers throughout is so unbearably tense! A wonderful incisive look at maternal guilt ... the effect is staggering
—— Imran MahmoodFasten your seatbelt because this book is a face paced, page turning, psychological drama that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last line
—— The AvondhuChallenges the idyllic picture of motherhood, and will change what you know about being a mother. It is tenacious and really makes you think about what it's like when women aren't taken seriously
—— Female FirstFor fans of mum noir, The Push is an unsettling, breathtaking and powerful read about obsession and our deepest fears that will stay with you long after you turn the final page
—— Eastern Daily PressThis dark, psychological thriller offers such twists and turns that we start to doubt what we believe . . . And that sharp-intake-of-breath ending!
—— Manx IndependentI didn't sleep for a week after I finished it, but that's a small price to pay for a great book
—— Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears PradaAn unflinching examination of motherhood. Audrain lets no one in the Connor family off the hook, yet every character managed to elicit my sympathy. Brilliant, insightful, compassionate, and horrifying. I wish I could read it for the first time over and over. One of the best books I've read all year
—— Stephanie WrobelOne of the most talked-about books of the year. This nuanced psychological book will make you question the notion of nature vs nurture. Disturbing, painful and brilliant
—— Woman & HomeThis unsettling debut was so riveting it had me devouring pages and then reading slowly with widened eyes
—— PrimaAddictively readable . . . shines a disturbing light into the darkest recesses of motherhood
—— Daily Mail, Must Read PaperbacksCompulsively readable
—— Daily ExpressAn unsettling, breathtaking and powerful read about obsession and our deepest fears that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
—— Eastern Daily PressA raw and visceral exploration of a mother-daughter relationship; a haunting and heartbreaking novel that will leave you thinking about it for days after you finish the last page
—— Female First