The Ferryman
The Epic from the Visionary Author of The Passage Trilogy
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4.1 • 109 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
'Next to impossible to put down . . . exciting, mysterious, and totally satisfying.'
STEPHEN KING
READERS LOVE THE FERRYMAN:
'Part novel, part thriller and part Sci fi. Best book I've read in a long time!'
'Wildly exciting, moving and provocative, this one's worth a read'
'Great concept and engaging writing. One part had me snort out loud!'
*****
The islands of Prospera lie in a vast ocean: in splendid isolation from the rest of humanity, or whatever remains of it. . .
Surrounded by sun, and sea, and stars, their world is perfect. But every paradise comes at a price.
When the truth behind theirs is revealed, it will end a way of life, and start a revolution that will change the course of humanity itself.
And it will all begin with one person hearing these simple words:
"The world is not the world..."
*****
PRAISE FOR THE FERRYMAN:
'A mind-bending novel full of big ideas and a rollercoaster's worth of twists and turns - so powerful and thrilling!'
ANDY WEIR, author of The Martian
'All of my sky-high expectations were smashed... Fiction doesn't get better than this.'
BLAKE CROUCH, author of Dark Matter
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Nestled in a cluster of islands, the idyllic community of Prospera is as self-contained as it is firmly regulated. When citizens’ physical and mental health drops past a certain threshold, they’re “retired” via a River Styx-style ferry. Author Justin Cronin’s mind-bending thriller focuses on the human element in that dystopian premise—with nods to Logan’s Run and other sci-fi hallmarks—as a ferryman named Proctor is forced to retire his unwilling father. As the strict social order begins to falter and Proctor finds himself swayed by illicit dreams, the would-be paradise reveals an ominous underside. Despite Cronin’s ambitious layering of concepts, the novel’s streamlined prose and thoughtful title character keep us well grounded throughout.
Customer Reviews
Very interesting, emotional story. Thank you!
Certainly not a story I would normally be drawn to but I loved it.
I found the storyline fascinating.
Looking for another of his books.
Great read
It took a little while to get into the story but then I could not put the book down. Great read!
Waw
Amazing & captivating