SATIRE/HUMOROUS FICTION

Girlfriend On Mars
By Deborah Willis

A novel very much of our age, this debut offering provides futuristic fun with a satirical look at humanity’s pursuit of fame in the face of environmental crisis, and we love the premise.

Amber Kivinen leaves her humdrum boyfriend of 14 years, Kevin, and joins a reality show where, among an assortment of science nerds, would-be influencers and others, she is competing for the chance to join the first human mission to Mars. Meanwhile Kevin is glued to the telly trying to work out why his one true love is so determined to leave the planet.

CRIME THRILLER

Zero Days
By Ruth Ware

Described by the New York Times as the ‘new Agatha Christie’ we’re very excited about this latest offering from Ruth Ware.

Security experts Jack and husband Gabe are hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead and she’s the prime suspect. A heart-pounding mystery unfolds as she goes on the run and tries to clear her name while drawing ever closer to the real killer – with all the danger that implies.