Author:Peter Clines
Book Two in the EX Series
It’s been two years since the plague of ex-humans spread through the world, and the last of America’s superheroes continue to hold the line against the undead . . . but even they can’t hold out forever.
Hope comes in the form of a military drone bringing news of ‘Project Krypton’. But will salvation come at a price?
Well, if you’re not reading Peter Clines’s books, you should be...
—— Andy WeirBrilliant and biting.
—— Harriet Fitch Little , Financial TimesThe drama of creation, of impending triumph or failure, and the expert rendering of the artistic process, all lift the novel to a new level...McAfee’s prose is lyrical yet sharp… the novel fascinates…and Nightshade’s questions continue to intrigue.
—— Joanna Briscoe , GuardianMcAfee’s engaging novel combines a dark plot with a zestful skewering of the contemporary art world.
—— Anthony Gardner , Mail on SundayEve is a fascinating, plausible creation, both alluring and monstrous in her all-consuming self-regard.
—— Metro[A] pacy tale of marital breakdown on the London art scene… Eve is an engagingly spiky anti-heroine.
—— Anthony Cummins , Daily MailAnnalena McAfee brings a woman’s art to such vivid life that the reader is drawn thrillingly into its creation. Art is no mere device in this novel, it is its beating heart. A lush and original novel.
—— Polly ClarkBeautifully written, engrossing and provides insights into both the contemporary art scene and the individual artistic process. I loved each and every brushstroke
—— Ian Rankin , Guardian, *Summer Reads of 2021*A fast and wry SF adventure full of the deviousness and wit of Firefly.
—— Stephen DeasLalwani's novel tackles racism and xenophobia, but You People is essentially a compassionate human drama, full of perceptive insights
—— Independent, Books of the MonthFolds serious social issues into an entertaining plot
—— Daily MailBrilliant . . . A thriller reminiscent of Dirty Pretty Things. Really recommend it.
—— Nikesh ShuklaIntelligent and heart-piercing - an exceptional novel about the Britain we live in, even if we choose not to see it
—— Kamila Shamsie, author of Home FireLalwani's prose has a balletic lightness
—— EconomistA female lead who isn't defined by a romantic story arc? Yes please. Lalwani's serious, ravishing way of writing about the secret life of Britain is just what we need
—— TimesYou People is a short, complex novel that shines a light behind the smiles at your local restaurant, and asks tough questions about the nature of goodness in an unfair society
—— Sunday Telegraph BOOK OF THE WEEKA sensitive and thought-provoking examination of an issue that is never far from the news and, as the plot accelerates, it segues into a tense and nerve-wracking thriller
—— Western MailLalwani's novels are full of moments when the stories people tell about themselves and the world prove to be unreliable or open to manipulation.... observations are magical, fresh and unsettling
—— London Review of BooksIf you want a book to read this summer that taps into contemporary concerns, this excellent new one from Nikita Lalwani is the one to read
—— SpectatorLalwani explores kindness, altruism and the precariousness of interconnected lives in an economical tale that has the pace and suspense of a thriller
—— Daily MailLalwani eloquently explores the prejudices, financial pressures and loneliness faced by 'outsiders' trying to survive in a hostile environment
—— The Tablet