Prophet
Paperback Published on: 20/06/2024
Price: £9.99
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Prophet
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you like TJ Klune or have read the World Walker series by Ian W Sainsbury then this will have you hooked. I hope these two... READ MORE
Fun read!
I really enjoyed reading this book, the characters are great and it was fun to read. However there were parts of the book that I loved and other parts I th... READ MORE
Highly Inventive
The phrase ‘genre-bending’ is getting a little cliched in this day and age, but it’s a perfect description of Prophet! The book progresses as a solid Sci-F... READ MORE
Expect drama, X File vibes and an end of the world scenario.
Not what I expected to read and get hooked into.
British 'lie detector' and America GI Joe type team.
Brilliant build up, especially the relationship bet... READ MORE
Synopsis
A mysterious event
An all-American diner appears overnight in a remote British field. More and more objects materialise: toys, fairground rides, pets and other treasured mementos of the past.
A weapon like no other
The deaths quickly follow. A devastating weapon – Prophet – is bringing these memories to life, then stifling innocent people with their own joy. But nobody knows who created it, or why.
A fight for the future
Sunil Rao and Adam Rubenstein are tasked with investigating this strange new reality. After a troubled past together, they are drawn closer than ever to defend what they both hold most dear…
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529922851
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 30 mm
- Weight: 335g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA DNF for me
I was a little apprehensive starting Prophet – at 480 pages it’s a bit of a beast. I tend not to request longer books, as anything over 400 pages usually m... READ MORE
Wow!
I was sent an advance proof copy of Prophet by Helen Macdonald; Sin Blaché to read and review by NetGalley. Wow! What an amazing novel! Realistic, tende... READ MORE
Different, but excellent
Wow, I had an open mind for this book as I wasn't quite sure where it would lead. It was utter brilliance. I spent most days looking forward to being able ... READ MORE
Sci Fi Thriller
Rao is a chaotic ex addict who is release from prison because of his unique ability to distinguish the truth from fiction. He is recruited by US intellig... READ MORE
Prophet
3.5 stars rounded up.
We start with something a bit weird. Out of nowhere, an American Diner has appeared in a remote British field. Bit weird indeed. It i... READ MORE
A high concept techno-conspiracy thriller about weaponised nostalgia
‘Your Happiest Memory is Their Deadliest Weapon’ - cover tag line.
My thanks to Random House U.K. Vintage/Jonathan Cape for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Prop... READ MORE
Highly original speculative fiction
I think it’s another good example of speculative fiction with a very original concept of a substance called Prophet that manifests not only nostalgia but o... READ MORE
Prophet by Sin Blanche and Helen MacDonald
Prophet by Sin Blache and Helen MacDonald is a science fiction story or a futuristic story based on your happiest memory. Prophet gives life to your happie... READ MORE
Very Different!
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy. I had been intrigued by this book since I had first seen the cover images on social media ahead of public... READ MORE