Publication date UK format 28/1/23 book 304 pages
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Synopsis
The near future is a world in which scientists and their AI got it wrong.
Rising temperatures have caused fires that burned landmasses, and the ash from these fires block out the sun. The resulting cold is extreme, like a nuclear winter, and was a mass extinction event for human beings the world over. Electricity grids, communications and services all failed. Societies collapsed. Humanity is reduced to small groups of survivors, scraping by however they can.
Resources are scarce, and bands of survivors resort to violence to obtain enough food and fuel to survive.
A man and his family group have survived the cruel winter by hiding in a house in Surrey, but when a roaming gang starts to ravage the area, they are forced to run. As they flee to safety, the cohesion and tolerance that had kept them going for so long starts to fracture…
My Review
This was a brilliant story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was extremely hard to put down. The storyline of this book was easily 5 stars. As it was so very interesting and realistic. Having a degree in environmental management this is what could certainly happen if climate change continues. That's what made this book extremely scary to read. There was one small detail that the author seemed to exaggerate, but it's fiction you can. The only reason this book didn't get that 5th star was the atmosphere, and tension was slightly lacking. From the authors background, he is a non-fiction writer, and the move into fiction books is always a big step. With a little practice of creating the atmosphere that this book deserves, the next book will be epic!!!!!! However, you still must read this book. I highly recommend it. I loved the pace of this book as there was never a dull moment . There is plenty of action with some great unexpected events. It's certainly a brilliant page turning novel. I have everything crossed that the author writes a sequel.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such a realistic and action-packed story. I will have my eyes peeled for more books by this brilliant author.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $5.99, PB $12.99
Waterstones PB £9.99
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Kobo EB £3.99
Amazon UK K £3.99, PB £9.99
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