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Cold People

From the multi-million copy bestselling author of Child 44
By Tom Rob Smith
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Cold People by Tom Rob Smith is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been forced to relocate to Antarctica after an alien invasion. The story follows a diverse group of individuals as they adapt to harsh conditions and grapple with survival, ethical dilemmas, and the essence of what it means to remain human in an unforgiving environment. The narrative explores human resilience and ingenuity in the face of extinction.
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If you're intrigued by gripping narratives that blend elements of dystopian futures and ethical dilemmas, this book may captivate you. It offers a thrilling journey into a world reshaping itself under extraordinary circumstances, challenging human resilience and morality.

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An ambitious, cinematic thriller Observer

A talented storyteller The Times

A cinematic epic Daily Mail

What if the only hope for survival becomes the greatest threat?

From the brilliant, bestselling author of Child 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about a colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilisation under the most extreme conditions imaginable.

The world has fallen. Without warning, a mysterious and omnipotent force has claimed the planet for their own. There are no negotiations, no demands, no reasons given for their actions. All they have is a message: humanity has thirty days to reach the one place on Earth where they will be allowed to exist… Antarctica.

Cold People follows the journeys of a handful of those who endure the frantic exodus to the most extreme environment on the planet. But their goal is not merely to survive the present. Because as they cling to life on the ice, the remnants of their past swept away, they must also confront the urgent challenge: can they change and evolve rapidly enough to ensure humanity’s future? Can they build a new society in the sub-zero cold?

Original and imaginative, as profoundly intimate as it is grand in scope, Cold People is a masterful and unforgettable epic.

Praise for Tom Rob Smith

A remarkable achievement Jeffery Deaver

Amazing Lee Child

Chilling, hypnotic and thoroughly compelling Mark Billingham

Truly original and chilling Jojo Moyes

Tom Rob Smith’s mastery of suspense will make any reader’s heart pound Financial Times

A thrilling, intense piece of fiction Observer

Ingeniously plotted... a high voltage story New York Times

Perfectly plotted, utterly terrifying Daily Mail

A mind-blowing, addictive plot that will have you on the edge of your seat Stylist

A powerful page-turner GQ

Taut and atmospheric Irish Independent

Masterly... read this and shiver Telegraph

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Cold People by Tom Rob Smith is highly praised for its ambitious narrative and evocative descriptions, with reviewers noting its blend of sci-fi and human storytelling. The novel explores profound themes such as human nature, survival, love, and family, while maintaining the tension of a thriller. Its world-building and imaginative scope are particularly lauded, with comparisons to the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley, as well as resonances with contemporary speculative fiction authors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471133114

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Export

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Tom Rob Smith is the author of the acclaimedΒ Child 44Β trilogy.Β Child 44Β itselfΒ was a global publishing sensation, selling over two million copies.Β It was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Prize and won the CWA Steel Dagger Award.Β His most recent novel,Β The Farm, was a #1 international bestseller. Tom also writes for television and won a Writer’s Guild Award for best adapted series and an Emmy and Golden Globe for best limited series withΒ American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. He is also the creator and executive producer of FX’s suspense thriller series Class of ’09.

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