LoveReading Says
Powerful and provocative, this memorable read will stay with me for some time. What a fabulous premise! It’s 2035 and the government has banned fiction, former author Fern Dostoy writes in secret, terrified that she will be caught and punished. End of Story has been written by the gorgeously talented Louise Beech under the new name of Louise Swanson, and she brings into play her trademark ability to get under the skin of humanity in this hugely emotional read. She takes you into the future and makes it believable, I had no doubts about fiction being banned, I felt outraged and saddened and totally invested in the people who were determined to continue the joy of stories. As I read small bolts of crystal clear clarity began to hit, creating sparks of awareness that burrowed and sat in teasing anticipation. Towards the end I cried, properly cried, with aching sorrow and sympathy sitting next to me as a I read. A LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month, End of Story examines grief and celebrates the power of the imagination in a book full of love and hope.
Liz Robinson
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End of Story Synopsis
Too much imagination can be a dangerous thing
It has been five years since writing fiction was banned by the government.
Fern Dostoy is a criminal. Officially, she has retrained in a new job outside of the arts but she still scrawls in a secret notepad in an effort to capture what her life has become: her work on a banned phone line, reading bedtime stories to sleep-starved children; Hunter, the young boy who calls her and has captured her heart; and the dreaded visits from government officials.
But as Fern begins to learn more about Hunter, doubts begin to surface. What are they both hiding?
And who can be trusted?
About This Edition
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9781529396102 |
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23rd March 2023 |
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Louise Swanson |
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Hodder & Stoughton |
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Hardback |
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320 pages |
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Fantasy
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Louise Swanson Press Reviews
As much a ride as a read, this tense, paranoid thriller expands into something absolutely show-stopping. End of Story is a rare find indeed! Louise Swanson takes every expectation and defies it - to tell a breath-taking tale of humanity and redemption. -- Janice Hallett
An unforgettable tour-de-force. Imaginative, terrifying, beautiful. Do not miss this one -- Chris Whitaker
Absolutely enthralling, incredibly clever, brutal and heartbreaking. This deserves to be the book everyone is talking about in 2023. I loved it. -- C.J. Tudor
Inventive, original, moving. END OF STORY has a unique premise and a heart-wrenching drop-the-book twist. -- Tammy Cohen
Haunting, intriguing and dazzlingly original. This book will break your heart. -- Emma Haughton
Shocking, powerful, topical, and utterly compelling. -- John Marrs
A chilling and moving tale that will strike fear into the heart of every book lover. The ending blew me away. -- Mark Edwards
A shocking portrayal of a world undone. Swanson's writing is powerful and thought-provoking. A compelling read. -- Lauren North
A compelling novel with an intriguing premise and a genuine didn't-see-it-coming twist. It made me think about how we tell stories, how we occupy them and how stories can ultimately change us. -- Araminta Hall
A propulsive and incredibly creepy dystopian premise - I was hooked from the outset, and every twist was perfectly executed. A fantastic thriller -- Heather Darwent
A masterpiece of storytelling, with a plot that relentlessly draws you in, and then twists and evolves into something utterly unexpected. Wrapped in one of the most original and deeply-realised storylines I have read in a long time, this genre-blending book hits breathtaking new heights in contemporary fiction -- Philippa East
Just finished this and oh wow... I could not put it down! Intriguing, captivating and utterly heartbreaking - such a brilliant book. -- Susi Holliday
End of Story is an infusion of dystopia and very real magic. It reaches straight for your heart, cast in a velvet glove and tears it out in an iron fist. Thunderous devastating. I loved every minute of it. -- Matt Wesolowski
Simply devastatingly good - I may need some time to recover -- Claire Allan
