This book seemed like it would be right up my alley, and so, of course, I requested it. As sometimes happens, I waited to read it, and now that I’m finished, I wish I hadn’t. This is a fast-paced, well-written, novel told with three POVs, and man, was it frustrating, excellent, interesting, and a whole bunch of words I can’t think of right now. I was drawn in immediately, and the author didn’t let me go until the end. I can’t say much, but the end was a twist I did not see coming and left me gaping in astonishment…and frustration. I need to find out if this author has more books. Loved it. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

My thanks to NetGalley for making an eARC of this book available for my review.

Told from three points of view, this is a bit of a police procedural but with a sci-fi twist. The disgraced (and retired) police officer is called in to consult on a strange case that links back to her own past cases from when she was undercover. The rookie is roped in to act as backup to the veteran cop who is assigned the case. These three definitely imperfect individuals somehow manage to make headway on a decidedly strange case of multiple homicides and in some cases multiples of the same body. Exciting, non-stop, and thought provoking, this was definitely a fun read. And it even seemed to leave a bit of an opening for a potential sequel. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.

I could have hung out in this world for another 200 pages. Just a wild ride front to back. Pacing was excellent and the alternating narratives of the story made for a super enjoyable read.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. Nicholas Binge quickly becoming one of my favorites!

I love Nicholas Binge! This book was so creative, suspenseful, humorous at times and had an oh-so subtle but jaw-dropping twist at the end.

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The concept is fantastic, but the narrative style (our three protagonists seem to be recounting events as if for a case recording) did not jive with me, much as I tried. Definitely would be curious to try other titles from this author, and I will definitely be recommending this book to patrons who enjoy scifi and mysteries.

Extremity was such a fun, fast-paced read—I loved it! Julia was a standout for me, like a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, and I couldn’t get enough of her. The three-person POV worked really well, and each character brought something unique to the story.

What started as a straightforward murder mystery quickly turned into something much bigger, with time travel and wild conspiracies that kept me hooked. The sci-fi elements were smart and exciting, and the action never let up. Honestly, I didn’t want it to end—I’d love to see these characters again in a sequel or spin-off.

Big thanks to Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the gifted copy. This was a thrilling, pulse-pounding read, and I’m hoping we haven’t seen the last of this world!

If I didn't know this was written by Nicholas Binge, the author of the rather superb Ascension, I would have never guessed.
I selected the book based on the appeal of his name alone - and certainly not by that terrible cover. Turns out, neither did much for me. Granted, I don't like most time travel-themed stories, but also, I didn't care for the three-way narrative or any of the three narrators, or the action-driven plot, or it tight, slick, blockbuster-ready energy.
Binge can, appropriately enough, write very bingeable books, so it reads quickly and entertains to an extent.
Objectively speaking, it's definitely the sort of thing that will appeal to a great many readers out there, I'm just not one of them. Though I remain interested in Binge's work and his upcoming new novel and will gladly dismiss Extremity as a one off. Thanks Netgalley.

Extremity by Nicholas Binge, a thoroughly enjoyable read. Did not go in an of the directions I thought it would and kept me wanting to read it.

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @torbooks for an early copy of Extremity by Nicholas Binge. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Release date: September 16th, 2025

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217388182-extremity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=96iktQ4ugG&rank=1

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

Extremity is a police procedural, end-of-the-world mystery with a time-travelling twist. It involves three police’s POVs, Julia, forced out of retirement to investigate the murder of billionaire Bruno Donaldson whom she worked with whilst undercover years ago, John, Julia’s colleague, and Mark, a rookie in the force. The three find themselves on the hunt for an assassin who murders each wealthy individual consequently, and encounters documents and photographs seemingly from the future, and a time-travelling conspiracy that counts down to the extinction of the human race.

This book was short, fast paced, and easy to follow, but with those they take away the liberty of going in depth with time travel and the seemingly complex main protagonists. There was so much to unpack especially with Julia’s experience while undercover and her never-ending guilt for Anna, a victim she got close to and failed to keep her promise to get her out of the human trafficking group.

Extremity is an overall compelling and short read, though I would have appreciated if it were longer and didn’t feel like the entire novel was written in a rush. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the suspense and thrill as the three MCs uncovered the mysterious murders.