The Minders
Five strangers guard our secrets. Four can be trusted.
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4.1 • 8 Ratings
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
The new Black Mirror-esque thriller from the author of the word-of-mouth sensation THE ONE - now a Netflix original series!
Five strangers guard our secrets. Only four can be trusted...
In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.
Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.
But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect...
From author of THE ONE and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT!
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'Marrs is brilliant at twists and for the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides' PETER JAMES
'One of the most exciting, original thriller writers out there. I never miss one of his books' SIMON KERNICK
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"Gripping! It's so incredibly intense; a twisted roller coaster so fast-paced you literally cannot move or attempt to do anything else. John Marrs has a unique formula and it's magnificent."- Totally Booked
"A total delight. A hugely enthralling thriller, I will read more John Marrs, as he's one not to be missed from now on in my bookish world." - What Do I Read Now?
"The Minders is an absolute belter of a book. John Marrs is a genius writer who reeled me in again with an addictive, more-real than real, edge-of-your-seat and twisty tale of what might await us sooner than we think." - Chocolate'n' Waffles
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this high-octane near-future thriller from Marrs (The Passengers), a covert program to preserve the country's most crucial records enlists citizens in a most unusual way. Two years earlier, the Hacking Collective infiltrated the network controlling autonomous vehicles, causing collisions that claimed over 5,000 lives. Subsequently, the Collective has launched massive ransomware attacks, leading to fears that the National Archives could also be compromised. The radical solution, to buy time while the security forces devise ultra-secure computer systems, is to take all its contents offline by converting the data into binary code that would then be stored in DNA and injected into people's brains, where it could later be retrieved. Those living repositories, known as Minders, are selected after passing a test that's aimed at people with synesthesia. Of course, the plan doesn't go smoothly, leading to several violent deaths and the government losing track of the Minders' whereabouts. The effective world-building includes showing how DNA research extends into other realms of society. This page-turner never sacrifices the characters' humanity for the sake of plot. Marrs has definitely upped his game.
Customer Reviews
The new Iain Banks
I have been searching for a unique voice since Iain Banks, and along with Scarlett Thomas and Amanda Craig I have found another one.
I loved The Passengers and the story continues here with a fantastic moral premise. No spoilers, just read it, you won’t be disappointed!