The death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of The Whistleblower that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.'HOUSE OF CARDS MEETS SEVERANCE IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' - ED BALLS'A scintillating, edge-of-the-seat read' - RADIO TIMES________________________Journalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.But when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.Within 48 hours, the Prime Minister is dead. And when foul play is confirmed, Gil and his partner Jess - the last civilians to see Stella alive - become the prime suspects. With everything on the line, Gil and Jess investigate the government's shadowy contract with a global tech giant - a deal that collapsed in the lead up to Stella's assassination. Was it just another government U-turn, motive for murder - or worse?In a brave new world of megalomaniac technocrats, malevolent AI super-intelligence and cutting-edge brain implants, Gil must confront a deadly, age-old question: how far will some go in the name of progress . . . and profit?PRAISE FOR THE GIL PECK SERIES:'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES'Compelling' - THE SUN

The death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of The Whistleblower that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.'HOUSE OF CARDS MEETS SEVERANCE IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' - ED BALLS'A scintillating, edge-of-the-seat read' - RADIO TIMES________________________Journalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.But when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.Within 48 hours, the Prime Minister is dead. And when foul play is confirmed, Gil and his partner Jess - the last civilians to see Stella alive - become the prime suspects. With everything on the line, Gil and Jess investigate the government's shadowy contract with a global tech giant - a deal that collapsed in the lead up to Stella's assassination. Was it just another government U-turn, motive for murder - or worse?In a brave new world of megalomaniac technocrats, malevolent AI super-intelligence and cutting-edge brain implants, Gil must confront a deadly, age-old question: how far will some go in the name of progress . . . and profit?PRAISE FOR THE GIL PECK SERIES:'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES'Compelling' - THE SUN

The death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of The Whistleblower that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.'HOUSE OF CARDS MEETS SEVERANCE IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' - ED BALLS'A scintillating, edge-of-the-seat read' - RADIO TIMES________________________Journalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.But when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.Within 48 hours, the Prime Minister is dead. And when foul play is confirmed, Gil and his partner Jess - the last civilians to see Stella alive - become the prime suspects. With everything on the line, Gil and Jess investigate the government's shadowy contract with a global tech giant - a deal that collapsed in the lead up to Stella's assassination. Was it just another government U-turn, motive for murder - or worse?In a brave new world of megalomaniac technocrats, malevolent AI super-intelligence and cutting-edge brain implants, Gil must confront a deadly, age-old question: how far will some go in the name of progress . . . and profit?PRAISE FOR THE GIL PECK SERIES:'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES'Compelling' - THE SUN