Five Minds: A Financial Times Book of the Year by Guy Morpuss Paperback Book

Description: Five Minds by Guy Morpuss The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets Westworld in this stunning high-concept crime thriller of multiple minds, changing allegiances and revenge FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An addictive read that will remain with you long after you emerge from the rabbit hole - THE TIMESA marvellously twisty whodunnit [with] the brutal, clockwork ingenuity of an Agatha Christie mystery - FTA pacy, exciting and most unusual crime story - GUARDIAN________________________________________ONE BODY. TWO LIES.THREE MURDERS. FOUR SUSPECTS.FIVE MINDS.The Earths spiralling population has finally been controlled. Lifespans are limited to eighty years, except for those who make an extreme choice: to become a commune. Five minds sharing one body, each living for four hours at a time. But with a combined lifespan of nearly 150 years.Alex, Kate, Mike, Sierra and Ben have already spent twenty-five years together in what was once Mikes body, their frequent personality clashes leading to endless bickering, countless arguments, and getting themselves stranded on a Russian Arctic freighter. Wanting to buy upgrades for their next host body, they decide to travel to a Death Park where time can be gambled like money. But things go very wrong when Kate accepts a dangerous offer, and one of them disappears.Someone is trying to kill off members of the commune. But why? Is one of them responsible? Or is an outsider playing a deadly game? Its hard enough to catch a murderer. Its almost impossible when you might be sharing a body with them...This brilliant murder mystery blends classic crime with speculative fiction in a stunning debut. Author Biography Guy Morpuss is a London-based barrister and QC, whose cases have featured drug-taking cyclists, dead Formula 1 champions and aspiring cemetery owners. His favourite books have always involved twists on reality and playing with the consequences, which led to him writing his debut novel about five people sharing one body. He lives in Surrey with his wife and two children. Find him on Twitter @guymorpuss, or at guymorpuss.com. Review This thriller is science fiction wrapped in a murder mystery that scrambles and blows your mind... It is an addictive read that will remain with you long after you emerge blinking from the rabbit hole - The TimesA marvellously twisty whodunnit [with] the brutal, clockwork ingenuity of an Agatha Christie mystery - Financial TimesA pacy, exciting and most unusual crime story - GuardianMy mind is officially blown! This clever, twisty debut really delivers. Gripping, well-written and intriguing on every level - Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The SanatoriumThe ultimate whodunit conundrum, this amazing concept blew my mind from the start. A thrilling, intelligent read - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealA dazzling, thrilling rollercoaster ride... full of ideas and excitement - ALEX PAVESIBrilliantly inventive. If you liked The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, youll love this - EVE SMITHMorpuss is set to become a powerhouse in speculative crime. A feast of a book - HELEN FIELDSA whip-smart, searing debut, which grinds into the mind like cursed clockwork - MATT WESOLOWSKIA mind-stretching and irresistible premise deftly spun into a twisty, page-turning action-thriller - PHILIPPA EASTConsider my single mind blown! An astonishing and original concept, deftly executed - DAVID JACKSONA mind-bendingly original debut. Nothing short of a cross-genre masterpiece - ADAM CHRISTOPHERThe world-building of Gibson with the pace of The Running Man. A fantastic ride - TIM GLISTER Promotional The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets Westworld in this stunning high-concept crime thriller of multiple minds, changing allegiances and revenge Long Description The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets Westworld in this stunning high-concept crime thriller of multiple minds, changing allegiances and revenge An addictive read that will remain with you long after you emerge from the rabbit hole - THE TIMES A marvellously twisty whodunnit [with] the brutal, clockwork ingenuity of an Agatha Christie mystery - FT A pacy, exciting and most unusual crime story - GUARDIAN ________________________________________ ONE BODY. TWO LIES. THREE MURDERS. FOUR SUSPECTS. FIVE MINDS. The Earths spiralling population has finally been controlled. Lifespans are limited to eighty years, except for those who make an extreme choice: to become a commune. Five minds sharing one body, each living for four hours at a time. But with a combined lifespan of nearly 150 years. Alex, Kate, Mike, Sierra and Ben have already spent twenty-five years together in what was once Mikes body, their frequent personality clashes leading to endless bickering, countless arguments, and getting themselves stranded on a Russian Arctic freighter. Wanting to buy upgrades for their next host body, they decide to travel to a Death Park where time can be gambled like money. But things go very wrong when Kate accepts a dangerous offer, and one of them disappears. Someone is trying to kill off members of the commune. But why? Is one of them responsible? Or is an outsider playing a deadly game? Its hard enough to catch a murderer. Its almost impossible when you might be sharing a body with them... This brilliant murder mystery blends classic crime with speculative fiction in a stunning debut. Review Text This thriller is science fiction wrapped in a murder mystery that scrambles and blows your mind... It is an addictive read that will remain with you long after you emerge blinking from the rabbit hole - The Times A marvellously twisty whodunnit [with] the brutal, clockwork ingenuity of an Agatha Christie mystery - Financial Times A pacy, exciting and most unusual crime story - Guardian My mind is officially blown! This clever, twisty debut really delivers. Gripping, well-written and intriguing on every level - Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium The ultimate whodunit conundrum, this amazing concept blew my mind from the start. A thrilling, intelligent read - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal A dazzling, thrilling rollercoaster ride... full of ideas and excitement - ALEX PAVESI Brilliantly inventive. If you liked The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, youll love this - EVE SMITH Morpuss is set to become a powerhouse in speculative crime. A feast of a book - HELEN FIELDS A whip-smart, searing debut, which grinds into the mind like cursed clockwork - MATT WESOLOWSKI A mind-stretching and irresistible premise deftly spun into a twisty, page-turning action-thriller - PHILIPPA EAST Consider my single mind blown! An astonishing and original concept, deftly executed - DAVID JACKSON A mind-bendingly original debut. Nothing short of a cross-genre masterpiece - ADAM CHRISTOPHER The world-building of Gibson with the pace of The Running Man. A fantastic ride - TIM GLISTER Review Quote Marvellously twisty, with the clockwork ingenuity of Agatha Christie - FINANCIAL TIMES Promotional "Headline" The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets Westworld in this stunning high-concept crime thriller of multiple minds, changing allegiances and revenge Details ISBN1788165683 Author Guy Morpuss Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1788165683 ISBN-13 9781788165686 Format Paperback Imprint Viper Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-14 Publication Date 2022-04-14 UK Release Date 2022-04-14 Pages 320 Subtitle A Financial Times Book of the Year Edition Description Main Alternative 9781782837268 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139359046;

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