The Light at the Bottom of the World

Paperback Published on: 14/10/2021
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Synopsis

From debut author London Shah, comes a thrilling futuristic Sci-Fi mystery perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars.

In the last days of the twenty-first century, sea creatures swim through the ruins of London. Trapped in the abyss, humankind wavers between hope and fear of what lurks in the depths around them, and hope that they might one day find a way back to the surface.

When sixteen-year-old submersible racer Leyla McQueen is chosen to participate in the city's prestigious annual marathon, she sees an opportunity to save her father, who has been arrested on false charges. The Prime Minister promises the champion whatever their heart desires. But the race takes an unexpected turn, forcing Leyla to make an impossible choice.

Now she must brave unfathomable waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep its secrets, all the while dealing with a guarded, hotheaded companion she never asked for in the first place. If Leyla fails to discover the truths at the heart of her world, or falls prey to her own fears, she risks capture-or worse. And her father will be lost to her forever.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
  • ISBN: 9780759555136
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 208 x 140 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 300g
  • Languages: English

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The Light At The Bottom Of The World
Great book, but wasn't for me
A lot of mixed feelings, absolutely fantastic premise and world-building, but Leyla the MC has a personality that I don’t gel with, it’s more of an ‘it’s n... READ MORE
TheCaffeinatedReader
The Light At The Bottom Of The World
A stunning, heartfelt debut novel
This is an extraordinary and inspiring tale for readers both young and old, and one that is sure to keep you occupied during these dark days of lockdown. T... READ MORE
Haleema Ali