Spanning the globe in a hugely ambitious, panoramic epic of impending apocalypse, Follett’s first contemporary thriller for over a decade dissects the power plays and geopolitical crises that could lead to World War III.
Visionary in scale, and the first contemporary novel in over a decade from number one worldwide bestseller Ken Follett, Never imagines the unimaginable: the imminent threat of World War Three...
Expertly researched and set against a global stage, Never will take you on a high-stakes journey from the heat of the Sahara Desert to the political arenas of North America, East Asia and beyond, and sees a world edging closer to an unprecedented global crisis.
More than a thriller, this immersive tour de force from a world-renowned author at the top of his game imagines a scenario we all hope never comes true, and one which will keep you transfixed until the final page.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529076936
Number of pages: 832
Weight: 1052 g
Dimensions: 243 x 163 x 57 mm
Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And it’s the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . . Bold in scale and meticulously researched, Never makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial - Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021
I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite The Godfather, but it comes pretty close - Daily Express
A master storyteller, Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe. - The i
An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe - Press Association syndicated review
Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . Never is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve - Washington Post
Superstar novelist Ken Follett’s what-if political thriller . . . is so exciting – and so plausible – you won’t want to look away - Apple Books Best Book of the Month
Settle in for a thrilling ride - CNN.com
Follett’s story captivates - Christian Science Monitor
A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort. You’ll be so absorbed in the story threads that you’ll follow them anywhere – and you’ll suddenly realize you’ve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, it’s great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility - Kirkus Reviews starred review
Absolutely compelling . . . A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller - Booklist
Terrific . . . A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre - Publishers Weekly starred review
[Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . Shocking to the very last page - Sunday Express
Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of dazzling storytelling, Follett brings his extraordinary visionary talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel. - Lancashire Evening Post
A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War - Choice Magazine
Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride! - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
A very well conceived and constructed novel following the steps taken by world powers to drift into all out nuclear war in which no one wants such a catastrophe but no one has the wisdom to prevent it. The book begins... More
I read this book on the Pigeonhole app, one stave per day over 13 days, commenting along with other readers. Ken Follett is my all time favourite author so I was delighted to be given this opportunity ahead of... More
I am a great fan of Ken Follet's novel's so was excited to settle down with this his latest which I listened to as an audiobook.
Enter this story and you are immediately on the political stage alongside...
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