'Clever, compelling and terrifyingly plausible' - C. J. Tudor, author of A Sliver of Darkness What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Set in the same world as The One, now a Netflix Original Series, The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller from bestselling author John Marrs. 'A page-turning and thought-provoking read' - Daily Mirror Britain. The near future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society's ills - the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single. But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is supervising every aspect of our personal lives, monitoring every word, every minor disagreement - and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honour and obey . . . Shortlisted for the Goodreads Awards 2023. Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman's The Power. 'One of the most exciting original thriller writers' - Simon Kernick, author of Good Cop Bad Cop 'Brilliantly tricksy' - Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Dark, immersive speculative fiction at it's very best!' - Sarah Pearse, author of The Retreat and The Sanatorium
The new Black Mirror-esque thriller from the author of the word-of-mouth sensation THE ONE - now a Netflix original series! Five strangers guard our secrets. Only four can be trusted... In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads. Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew. But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect... From author of THE ONE and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT! _________________________ 'Marrs is brilliant at twists and for the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides' PETER JAMES 'One of the most exciting, original thriller writers out there. I never miss one of his books' SIMON KERNICK _________________________ "Gripping! It's so incredibly intense; a twisted roller coaster so fast-paced you literally cannot move or attempt to do anything else. John Marrs has a unique formula and it's magnificent."- Totally Booked "A total delight. A hugely enthralling thriller, I will read more John Marrs, as he's one not to be missed from now on in my bookish world." - What Do I Read Now? "The Minders is an absolute belter of a book. John Marrs is a genius writer who reeled me in again with an addictive, more-real than real, edge-of-your-seat and twisty tale of what might await us sooner than we think." - Chocolate'n' Waffles
NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE? A No. 1 ebook bestseller and featured on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 book club. Perfect for fans of BEHIND HER EYES and BLACK MIRROR. From author of THE PASSENGERS and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT! One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others... _____________________________ With over 3000 5* reviews, this is what real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning thriller: 'I just couldn't stop reading' 'Brilliant twists that I didn't see coming' 'One of the most gripping stories I've read for a long while' 'I was hooked and didn't want it to end' (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)
Inhalt: In der nahen Zukunft ist der Traum von der großen Liebe Wirklichkeit geworden. Dank der revolutionären Entschlüsselung eines bis dahin verborgenen genetischen Codes können die Menschen durch einen simplen Gentest ihren perfekten Partner finden. Das beschert der Welt Millionen glücklicher Paare und dem Online-Portal MatchyourDNA.com Milliarden auf dem Konto. Moment mal, Millionen glücklicher Paare? Nicht so ganz, denn auch Seelenverwandte haben Geheimnisse voreinander - und manche davon sind tödlicher als andere ... Gelesen von Charles Rettinghaus. Umfang: 751 Min. ISBN: 978-3-8371-4916-6
'Provocative, terrifying and compulsive. Another savagely clever near future thriller' - Cara Hunter, bestselling author of Close to Home. From author of THE ONE - now a major Netflix series - and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT! ————————————- Eight self-drive cars set on a collision course. Who lives, who dies? You decide. When someone hacks into the systems of eight self-driving cars, their passengers are set on a fatal collision course. The passengers are: a TV star, a pregnant young woman, a disabled war hero, an abused wife fleeing her husband, an illegal immigrant, a husband and wife - and parents of two - who are travelling in separate vehicles and a suicidal man. Now the public have to judge who should survive but are the passengers all that they first seem? ____________________ 'A 1970s disaster movie by way of Black Mirror, with a dash of Michael Crichton ... a sleek, exhilarating ride' - Financial Times 'With some real jaw dropping moments, it was an edge of your seat read that even surpassed The One' - Claire Allan, bestselling author Her Name Was Rose 'Full of twists, vividly drawn characters you'll love or love to loathe, and pacy action...it's a hell of a ride' - SFX 'Marrs is brilliant at twists and for the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides, this book really delivers the goods' - Peter James, UK No. 1 bestselling author
The Vacation is a compulsive, holiday-set thriller from John Marrs, the author of The One. How far would you run to escape your past? Venice Beach, Los Angeles. A paradise on earth. Tourists flock to the golden coast and the promise of Hollywood. But for eight strangers at a beach front hostel, there is far more on their mind than an extended vacation. All of them are running from something. And they all have secrets they'd kill to keep . . . Originally published as Welcome to Wherever You Are, this is a re-edited release perfect for fans of T. M. Logan. __________________________________________________________________ What real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning thriller: 'There are so many twists and turns that I felt as if I were on the world's biggest roller-coaster. ' 'A terrific novel that should appeal to anyone who enjoys complex, character-driven, suspense novels.' 'brilliantly written' 'LOVED this book! Love John Marrs books' 'an incredible read, highly recommended to all!'
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