This Fragile Earth

A compulsive page turner . . . The science behind the author's dystopian vision of the future is impressive, but it's the movements of the heart that mark this book as a standout * Elspeth Sandys * A very British disaster epic. Echoes of John Wyndham. Resonances for today * Stephen Baxter * A remarkably original first novel, beautifully written, about a future that could be just around the corner * Julie Christie * Susannah Wise's first novel is a dystopian triumph: dark, compelling, and all too believable like an extended episode of Black Mirror, it reminds us of the power of love' * Saul David, author of Victoria's Wars * a fabulous, thoughtful, hugely original apocalyptic novel. Highly recommended * David Barnett, author of Calling Major Tom * This superbly accomplished debut is dark and compelling but ultimately filled with hope. I couldn't put it down * Ruth Hogan * Poignant and perfect. This Fragile Earth shows us exactly how breakable-and reparable-our world is. Not to be missed! * Christina Dalcher, author of VOX and Q * I absolutely DEVOURED this book. It has everything I love - great characters, intrigue, action, heart, drama and hope. Cannot recommend it enough. It was so nice to read something so gripping it got me off my phone for two days * Aisling Bea * What a mind-bending brilliant read. Beautiful and thought provoking, a powerful tribute to the bond between mother and child, LOVED it * Hannah Persaud * Utterly compelling. Susannah Wise's subtle envisioning of a near-future dystopia is sophisticated, emotionally acute and brilliantly unnerving, but what sets this novel apart is the breadth of the author's inventiveness. This is fantasy with a deeply intelligent heart, chilling, poignant and captivating from the first page to the last. I didn't want to leave the world Wise creates: her talent for understated tension kept me gripped to the end -- Lisa Hilton, author of Maestra Truly gripping * Kristin Scott Thomas * Excellent . . . the very human, very relatable story of trying to save the ones you loved tugged at my heart-strings in a sometimes unbearable way * Beth Clift, author of Last One at the Party * This is an intense, engaging and beautifully written first novel * The Guardian * Hits home * Financial Times * A great read about a natural born survivor. I couldn't put it down * Mark 'Billy' Billingham * Alluring, intoxicating prose... a dark fairy tale. 4 out of 5! * SFX Magazine * Keeps us on the edge as readers, and pulls us along. Signy feels very real. * Cultured Vultures * [An] amazing futuristic novel . . . Do yourself a favour and a pick up a copy now. It's fantastic * Paul Bettany *