"A vividly immersive slice of speculative fiction where children are removed to secret locations by the Government in a bid to prevent a deadly virus from wiping out the world."
Chilling and provocative yet full of hope, this edgy dystopian novel is incredibly intimate and at times claustrophobic even set as it is, within the scope of a devastating worldwide virus. When Downing Street press secretary Marianne realises there is no imminent vaccine for the virus, she desperately begins an attempt to rescue more children and seven-year-old Maia finds herself on the last train to an evacuation camp.
Author H Critchlow has created the most fascinating premise, one that touches the fear felt during the 2020 global pandemic and also links back to the evacuation of children during World War Two. It is so vividly described it was all too easy to imagine, which ensured I felt an immediate connection to the storyline and main characters.
Three distinct time spans dwell within the pages, cleverly labeled, and each could almost sit as a standalone story in their own right. I really appreciated how this tale travelled through the years and allowed a more immersive experience. The main characters sing of authenticity, individuality, and spirit.
An essence of foreboding runs through the pages in different forms, creating an unsetting feeling that remained with me, though hope within the story and humanity can be found, helping to create balance. Crackling with tension and power, The Tomorrow Project is a thought-provoking and gripping read as it slices into a possible future.
In 2050s London, fear grips like a vice as a deadly virus sweeps the globe. The British prime minister tells her people to remain calm. A vaccine will be available soon, and as a precautionary measure children will be whisked away to undisclosed locations, kept safe until the storm passes.
The unmissable new speculative novel for fans of Station Eleven, The End We Start From and The Last of Us. When the end comes, what will you wish you had done?
The Tomorrow Project features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Dystopian and utopian fiction, General Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller and Suspense, Speculative fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages, Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Speculative fiction, Thriller and Suspense, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages
Paperback, Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Tomorrow Project was written by H. Critchlow and published by Canelo
The Tomorrow Project has 272 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
