Still Life
by Isobel Hart
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Pub Date May 28 2018 | Archive Date Aug 15 2018
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Description
A woman must discover the meaning behind a new virus affecting men before there are too many infected for them to be stopped.
When Samantha Davis and her boyfriend are involved in an accident, on the same day a new virus is identified, his recovery appears to be a miracle. Until he turns on her.
Determined to understand the changes in him, Sam joins with others to uncover more about the virus. But the knowledge they gather poses a threat. The infected men want to stop them. And soon.
Resolving to meet the threat head-on, Sam prepares for the toughest fight of her life but finds herself caught between two worlds; still caring for the man she once loved, as her affections grow for another, while fearing for her life and the lives of all women. As the net closes in on her, she must decide whose life is more important.
Advance Praise
"Gripping, creepy and disturbingly sexy . . . shades of The Handmaid's Tale in a page-turning romantic sci-fi" - Lucy Unwin, Stolen Moments Books
"Gripping, creepy and disturbingly sexy . . . shades of The Handmaid's Tale in a page-turning romantic sci-fi" - Lucy Unwin, Stolen Moments Books
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781999956806 |
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Featured Reviews
Mandie G, Reviewer
What a weird, twisted, romantic sci-fi book! It had a unique and very intriguing plot line. It kept me entertained from the first page to the last. I would definitely recommend.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Lucy U, Reviewer
Such a neat concept for this book: an alien invasion has never been so subtle and insidious!
Samantha’s scumbag boyfriend, Edward, is injured in a car crash and seems to die before making a miraculous recovery. It turns out a weird new virus has something to do with it, and lots of other men are coming back too, albeit changed.
The book twists quite a few notions on their heads, starting with the image of the girlfriend at a hospital bed guilty that she wished her boyfriend dead not too long ago. Then we see Sam knowing things aren’t right when Edward is way too nice. Still Life poses lots of interesting questions, and I especially enjoyed how the characters cling to what they’re familiar with, even when they know deep down the familiar is masking a creepy and disturbing threat.
There’s also a love triangle and plenty of surprises. It’s gripping and accessible with a subtly dry tone, and the author skillfully navigates dark concepts while never slowing the pace.
Barker J, Bookseller
What a fantastic idea for an alien Invasion! Really clever and unique. I liked the writing style and the attention to nitty gritty details. I hadn't realised this is the first in a series, but I'll be looking out for the follow up. Definitely want to know what happens next.
Receiving an ARC did not affect my review in any way.
Angie T, Reviewer
This was certainly original, it started out quite normally and then took a turn for the weird.No spoilers but I don't believe I have ever read anything like this and I do read Sci Fi, but this writer certainly thinks outside of the box, well outside.... I wasn't sure I liked the main female character, and I certainly didn't like her boyfriend but I had no idea how the book was going to pan out and it really was different I did start feeling some sympathy for the female lead and I did enjoy the book.Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.
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