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Kings of a Dead World: A powerful and intelligent dystopian novel
Kings of a Dead World: A powerful and intelligent dystopian novel
Kings of a Dead World: A powerful and intelligent dystopian novel
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A novel set in a near-future world of hunger and hibernation: “[An] intriguing and timely premise . . . executed with verve.” —Alison Moore, Man Booker Prize finalist and author of Missing

The Earth’s resources are dwindling. The solution is The Sleep.

Inside a hibernating city, Ben struggles with his limited waking time and the disease stealing his wife from him. Watching over the sleepers, lonely janitor Peruzzi craves the family he never knew.

Everywhere, dissatisfaction is growing.

And the city is about to wake . . .

“A haunting vision of the near-future with expert world-building and rich complex characters.” —Temi Oh, Alex Award–winning author of More Perfect

“A challenging dystopia for our time.” —Aliya Whiteley, Arthur C. Clarke Award finalist and author of Skyward Inn
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Release dateApr 18, 2024
ISBN9781504094405
Kings of a Dead World: A powerful and intelligent dystopian novel
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Jamie Mollart

Jamie Mollart runs his own advertising company, and has won awards for marketing. Over the years he has been widely published in magazines, been a guest on some well-respected podcasts and blogs, and Patrick Neate called him ‘quite a writer’ on the Book Slam podcast. He is married and lives in Leicestershire with his wife and cat.

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