Defender: The most gripping and original post-apocalyptic thriller (The Voices 1) - Softcover

Todd, G X

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472233093 ISBN 13: 9781472233097

Publisher: Headline, 2017

Synopsis

Defender by G X Todd is an imaginative thriller that draws on influences from Stephen King, Clive Barker and Neil Gaiman to create a new world - where the biggest threat mankind faces is from the voices inside your own head. If you loved The Stand, you'll love Defender, the first in a four part series.

'So accomplished that it's difficult to believe it's a first novel, Defender is already worthy to take its place alongside The Stand in the canon. An absolute gem of a book' John Connolly

'On the cusp of sleep, have we not all heard a voice call out our name?'

In a world where long drinks are in short supply, a stranger listens to the voice in his head telling him to buy a lemonade from the girl sitting on a dusty road.

The moment locks them together.

Here and now it's dangerous to listen to your inner voice. Those who do, keep it quiet.

These voices have purpose.

And when Pilgrim meets Lacey, there is a reason. He just doesn't know it yet.

Defender pulls you on a wild ride to a place where the voices in your head will save or slaughter you.

#HearTheVoices

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Review:

Compelling, suspenseful, and altogether extraordinary. You won't forget this one in a hurry (Lee Child)

So accomplished that it's difficult to believe it's a first novel, Defender is already worthy to take its place alongside The Stand in the canon. An absolute gem of a book (John Connolly)

A chilling vision of a world gone feral, yet strangely triumphant. You can taste the dust and blood and sweat; the fear on every page. Readers should approach with caution, those voices will burrow into your head and heart (Karen Maitland)

An incredibly accomplished and impressive debut. The novel is of a piece with Stephen King's The Stand. . . Defender stands head and shoulders above most recent post-apocalyptic offerings (Independent)

It's not often you read a debut this assured, this confident. Defender is simply majestic (Adam Christopher, author of Made to Kill)

Defender is insane, intelligent, beautifully plotted, intensely absorbing and will enfold you in a vice-like grip from the first page until the last sentence (Lizlovesbooks.com)

A rich blend of horror and heart . . . sharp, gruelling and gripping, and we can't wait to explore this harsh world further and see what Todd has to offer us in part two (SciFiNow magazine)

Highly entertaining . . . Defender portrays a vivid picture of the cruelty of humanity and highlights the destructive power of the mind (thebookbag.com)

Defender is a delightfully dark dystopian journey with compelling characters and a provocative plot. Highly recommended (sfbook.com)

Yes it's dark, violent and blood. Yes there's gore, guns and grief. But there's also friendship, loyalty, fantastic characters and writing that will keep you hooked from the outset. . . This is a series to be really excited about (strupag.com)

Book Description:

The primal battle between Good and Evil plays out in a new arena. With nods back to Stephen King's The Stand, Defender is the first in a four part series where your inner voice might kill you.

About this edition

• Publisher: Headline
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1472233093
• ISBN 13: 9781472233097
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464