Geneva

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Pub Date Oct 12 2023 | Archive Date Oct 13 2023

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Description

A SPECTACULAR DESTINATION THRILLER WITH HEART

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has started to show the same tell-tale signs of Alzheimer’s disease as her father: memory loss, even blackouts. So she is reluctant to accept the invitation to be the guest of honour at a prestigious biotech conference – until her husband Daniel, a neuroscientist, persuades her that the publicity storm will be worth it. The technology being unveiled at this conference could revolutionise medicine forever. More than that, it could save Sarah’s life.

In Geneva, the couple are feted as stars – at least, Sarah is. But behind the five-star luxury, investors are circling, controversial blogger Terri Landau is all over the story, and Sarah’s symptoms are getting worse. As events begin to spiral out of control, Sarah can’t be sure who to trust – including herself . . .

WHAT READERS THINK

'Loved every second! Fantastically written, it's engaging from the get-go.' 5* reader review

'Absolutely fantastic debut novel. Intelligent thriller, great twists, strong women . . . Loved it!' 5* reader review

'Wow! Superb.' 5* reader review

'Cracking debut! Looking forward to reading more from Richard Armitage.' 5* reader review

A SPECTACULAR DESTINATION THRILLER WITH HEART

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has started to show the same tell-tale signs of Alzheimer’s disease as her father: memory loss, even...


Advance Praise

‘An outstanding debut - ingenious, fast-paced and unpredictable.’ HARLAN COBEN

'An atmospheric, icily tense thriller.' TELEGRAPH

‘Geneva is one of the best thrillers I've ever read. And I've read quite a few.’ A. J. FINN

'Tense, pacy and full of pathos, this evocative, cinematic thriller has it all!' L. J. ROSS

'A breath-taking debut with a chilling mystery at its heart. Transportive, heart-pounding and propulsive - this is a read-in-one-sitting thriller that's not to be missed!' LUCY CLARKE

'A gripping, original, and highly addictive thriller. Filled with clever twists, I was hooked from the first page.' ALICE FEENEY

'Richard Armitage has created a slick, pacy read with skill and conviction. Five stars.' JANICE HALLETT

‘An outstanding debut - ingenious, fast-paced and unpredictable.’ HARLAN COBEN

'An atmospheric, icily tense thriller.' TELEGRAPH

‘Geneva is one of the best thrillers I've ever read. And I've read quite...


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Starting with a cinematic opening in the Swiss Alps, it’s clear that Richard Armitage has brought his acting experience into Geneva. I was thrown initially with all the different POVs and it took me a while to settle into it. But once settled, I was gripped. I’m a very visual person and so when I read, I see the chapters as scenes in my head. We’re never too sure who the antagonist is and for poor Sarah, struggling with Alzheimer’s symptoms, she has less of a clue.

The idea of ‘Neurocell’, a biotech invention capable of overriding neurological conditions, seems both preposterous and plausible at the same time. Richard Armitage plays the balance well, knowing how far to push the plot.

I’ve only spent a few hours in Geneva, and most of that was around the lake, so it wasn’t that easy for me to picture some of the places. Although the traffic jams were captured pretty well! But the whole idea of a biotech billionaire living in his medical institute in the mountains was something I could buy into. There’s a scene where VR headsets are used and I actually felt quite disorientated afterwards. That’s how good the descriptions are.

Overall, it’s a fast-paced thriller, with memorable characters and a plot that, in the near future, could be a reality.

Thank you for the early read.

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"Geneva" is a great, twisty thriller with complex characters and surprises round every corner. Add to that the stunning Swiss winter setting and a high-tech invention to give an absorbing modern novel. This is a new activity for the actor Richard Armitage, but one that is definitely worth pursuing on the basis of this debut novel.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

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Enthralling and captivating!! A fantastic brilliant new thriller!! Loved it!! Gripping from first page to last, there is no let up!
Sarah a world renowned Nobel Prize winning scientist has retired from the public life to be a mum for Maddie and to help look after her dad who has suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s. When her husband persuades her to take a trip to Switzerland and to Geneva to witness a new scientific breakthrough, even with her own health issues, at the famous Schiller Institute, she goes.
Exciting twists and well written turns this is a great debut thriller!! Perfect holiday reading.
Espionage, mental health, and Alzheimer’s all dealt with artfully and sensitively.
Thank you NetGalley and Faber and Faber for the early read!! Loved it!!

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