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Never
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- January LaVoy
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 9 November 2021
- Run Time
- 23 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'Ken Follett can't write a bad book, and Never is his best' – Stephen King
Expertly researched and visionary in scale, international no. 1 bestseller Ken Follett’s Never is more than a thriller. It imagines a World War Three scenario we all hope never comes true, one which will keep you transfixed until the final word . . .
A stolen US army drone.
A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.
A secret stash of deadly chemicals.
Each is a threat to global stability. Each can be overcome with only the highest levels of diplomacy. But when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, an international chain reaction kicks off with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .
Now three people must work with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:
A spy working undercover with jihadis.
A brilliant Chinese spymaster.
A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.
The only question is – in a game of brinksmanship, can the inevitable ever be stopped?
'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' – Sunday Times Thriller of the Month
'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' – Daily Express
'Urgent and fiercely compelling’ – Washington Post
More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
Critics Review
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Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And it’s the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . . Bold in scale and meticulously researched, Never makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial
Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021
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I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite The Godfather, but it comes pretty close
Daily Express
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A master storyteller, Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe.
The i
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An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe
Press Association syndicated review
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Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . Never is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve
Washington Post
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Superstar novelist Ken Follett’s what-if political thriller . . . is so exciting – and so plausible – you won’t want to look away
Apple Books Best Book of the Month
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Settle in for a thrilling ride
CNN.com
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Follett’s story captivates
Christian Science Monitor
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A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort. You’ll be so absorbed in the story threads that you’ll follow them anywhere – and you’ll suddenly realize you’ve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, it’s great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility
Kirkus Reviews starred review
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Absolutely compelling . . . A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller
Booklist
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Terrific . . . A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre
Publishers Weekly starred review
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[Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . Shocking to the very last page
Sunday Express
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Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of dazzling storytelling, Follett brings his extraordinary visionary talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel.
Lancashire Evening Post
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A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War
Choice Magazine
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Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride!
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Details
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- January LaVoy
- Duration
- 23 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 November 2021
- ISBN
- 9781529076967
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Political / legal thriller, Alternative history fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Narrative theme: politics / economics, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
Synopsis
'Ken Follett can't write a bad book, and Never is his best' – Stephen KingExpertly researched and visionary in scale, international no. 1 bestseller Ken Follett’s Never is more than a thriller. It imagines a World War Three scenario we all hope never comes true, one which will keep you transfixed until the final word . . .A stolen US army drone.A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert.A secret stash of deadly chemicals.Each is a threat to global stability. Each can be overcome with only the highest levels of diplomacy. But when those in charge disagree and refuse to back down, an international chain reaction kicks off with potentially catastrophic consequences: a world edging closer to war . . .Now three people must work with the utmost skill to stop that from happening:A spy working undercover with jihadis.A brilliant Chinese spymaster.A US president beleaguered by a populist rival for the next election.The only question is – in a game of brinksmanship, can the inevitable ever be stopped?'Bold in scale and meticulously researched' – Sunday Times Thriller of the Month'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' – Daily Express'Urgent and fiercely compelling’ – Washington PostMore than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
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