TheEarth's spiralling population has finally been controlled. Lifespans are limited to eighty years,except for those who make an extreme choice: to become a commune. Five minds sharing one body,each living for four hours at a time.
But with a combined lifespan of nearly 150 years. Alex,Kate,Mike,Sierra and Ben have already spent twenty-five years together in what was once Mike's body,their frequent personality clashes leading to endless bickering,countless arguments,and getting themselves stranded on a Russian Artic freighter.
Wanting to buy upgrades for their next host body,they decide to travel to a Death Park where time can be gambled like money. But things go very wrong when Kate accepts a dangerous offer,and one of them disappears. Someone is trying to kill off members of the commune. But why Is one of them responsible Or is an outsider playing a deadly game
It's hard enough to catch a murderer. It's almost impossible when you might be sharing a body with them... This brilliant murder mystery blends classic crime with speculative fiction in a stunning debut.
Publisher: Profile Books LtdISBN: 9781788165686Number of pages: 320Weight: 280 gDimensions: 198 x 130 x 28 mmEdition: Main
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'The ultimate whodunit conundrum,this amazing concept blew my mind from the start. A thrilling,intelligent read'- Janice Hallett,author of The Appeal
'Part Bladerunner part Agatha Christie,this mind-bending pacy debut gives a whole new meaning to the locked-room mystery. Five Minds deserves to be huge'- Imran Mahmood,author of You Don't Know Me
'My mind is officially blown! This clever,twisty debut really delivers. Gripping,well-written and intriguing on every level'- Sarah Pearse,bestselling author of The Sanatorium
'Guy Morpuss is set to become a powerhouse in speculative crime. Tense,dark,gritty and high-concept,it's a feast of a book'- Helen Fields,author of A Perfect Crime
'A dazzling,thrilling rollercoaster ride: five strangers forced to share a body in a resource-depleted future find themselves caught up in a murder mystery. Full of ideas and excitement,it's a gripping fast-paced read'- Alex Pavesi,author of Eight Detectives
'I loved Five Minds - the worldbuilding of Gibson with the pace of The Running Man. A fantastic ride and a brilliant debut!'- Tim Glister,author of Red Corona
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