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The Blind Spots

The highly inventive near-future detective mystery from the acclaimed author of Darktown
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The Blind Spots by Thomas Mullen is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in a world where humanity has lost the ability to see. The story follows a detective trying to solve a murder mystery in a society that has adapted to this new reality. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers secrets and faces challenges that question trust and perception.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a unique blend of detective fiction and speculative elements. Set in a world where a strange event has blinded the entire population, it offers a fresh take on crime solving in a sightless society, packed with fascinating twists and unexpected turns.

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The Blind Spots

The groundbreaking new crime novel by multi-award-nominated author Thomas Mullen, for fans of The Last by Hanna Jameson, The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes, The Last Policeman by Ben Winters and Minority Report

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From the acclaimed author of Darktown comes the most visionary crime novel since Minority Report. 'It's rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped' β€” Anthony Horowitz

In a world where a global event has blinded every person on the planet, one detective seeks a murderer who should not, cannot, exist.

Seven years ago, everyone in the world went blind in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that approximates vision, downloading visual data directly to people's brains. But what happens when someone finds a way to manipulate it and change what people see?

Homicide detective Mark Owens has been on the force since before The Blinding. When a scientist is murdered, and the only witness insists the killer was blacked out of her vision, Owens doesn't believe herβ€”until a similar murder happens in front of him. With suspects ranging from tech billionaires to anti-modernity cultists, Owens must conduct an investigation in which he can't even trust his own eyes...

PRAISE FOR THOMAS MULLEN

'Terrific entertainment' β€” Stephen King

'Superb' β€” Ken Follett

'Magnificent and shocking' β€” Sunday Times

'Written with a ferocious passion that'll knock the wind out of you' β€” New York Times

'Fascinating, grim and unsettling' β€” Guardian

'A terrific story' β€” The Times

'From the very first page of Darktown, I was stunned, mesmerized' β€” Attica Locke

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Critics praise The Blind Spots for its innovative and gripping concept, seamlessly fusing science fiction with a detective story. The narrative is described as a thrilling mix of noir and sci-fi, eliciting excitement and thought-provoking ideas about a potential near-future. Reviewers commend the imaginative world-building and its ability to captivate fans of Black Mirror, William Gibson, and P.D. James's Children of Men.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349145068

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Thomas Mullen is the internationally bestselling author of seven previous novels, including Darktown, which was shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Lightning Men, was named one of the Top Ten Crime Novels of the Year by The New York Times; and Midnight Atlanta. The latter two were shortlisted for CWA Dagger Awards. His debut, The Last Town on Earth, was awarded the James Fenimore Cooper Prize for excellence in historical fiction. He lives in Atlanta.

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