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The Marriage Act
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Fans of dark, speculative crime and thriller fiction, especially those who appreciate dystopian settings and social commentary. Readers who enjoyed The One or works like Black Mirror and Naomi Alderman's The Power will find this a gripping and provocative read.
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See moreThe Marriage Act is dark, high-concept thriller from John Marrs, the international bestselling author of The One.
THE MARRIAGE ACT is dark, high-concept thriller from the international bestselling author of THE ONE, an eight-part Netflix series.
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From the bestselling author of The One, now an eight-part Netflix series. Set in the same world as The One, The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller.
'One of the most exciting original thriller writers' - Simon Kernick
What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey?
Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society's ills - the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single.
But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is monitoring every aspect of our personal lives, monitoring every word, every minor disagreement... and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honour and obey.
Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman's The Power.
Praise for John Marrs:
'Marrs is brilliant at twists... for the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides' - Peter James
'Another savagely clever near-future thriller. Provocative, terrifying and compulsive. If you loved The One, you'll love this!' - Cara Hunter
'A tense, thrilling read - I found it impossible to put down. It's dark and twisted, and I loved it' - Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient
'Dark, twisted, and full of surprises' - Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Retreat
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Praised as a page-turning and thought-provoking read by the Daily Mirror, the novel is celebrated for its skilful worldbuilding and socially aware themes (SFX Magazine). Reviewers highlight its gripping narrative and compelling examination of relationships, calling it a terrifyingly plausible and high-tension thriller that keeps readers constantly guessing. Notable authors like C. J. Tudor and Sarah Pearse commend the book's pace and immersive speculative fiction, noting its dark and sinister twists.
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ISBN: 9781035001255
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 163.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 734g
Pages: 496
About the Author
John Marrs is an author and former journalist based in London and Northamptonshire. After spending his career interviewing celebrities from the worlds of television, film and music for numerous national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time author. He is the bestselling author of: The One, The Passengers, The Minders, What Lies Between and When You Disappeared.
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