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The Hive
- Author
- Scarlett Brade
- Narrator
- Shvorne Marks
- Publisher
- Zaffre
- Publish Date
- 21 July 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Charlotte Goodwin looks directly at the camera and reveals a chilling truth to the thousands watching her Instagram Live broadcast. She has killed her ex-boyfriend's new partner in cold blood. But she is not finished yet. With bloodied hands she takes a calm sip of tea before continuing. The viewers must now vote to decide whether he should live or die.
The public display sends shockwaves rippling through the online community and the numbers of viewers skyrockets. But as Lincoln's past is revealed, how will he be judged?
Bonded by mutual tragedy, Charlotte's three best friends have supported each other through the soaring highs and devastating lows of their lives. Now, in Charlotte's hour of need, her friends also face a choice, whether to help her get away with murder.
The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds.
Narrated by Shvorne Marks with a full cast, including Tanika Yearwood, Sophie Jacob, Rachel-Leah Hosker, Aretha Ayeh,Tiwa Lade, Archie Backhouse, Oseloka Obi, Jake Waring, Al Jarrett and Clifford Samuel.
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Details
- Author
- Scarlett Brade
- Narrator
- Shvorne Marks
- Duration
- 8 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9781804180174
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Zaffre
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Technothriller
Synopsis
SHOULD HE LIVE OR DIE? YOU DECIDE.Charlotte Goodwin looks directly at the camera and reveals a chilling truth to the thousands watching her Instagram Live broadcast. She has killed her ex-boyfriend's new partner in cold blood. But she is not finished yet. With bloodied hands she takes a calm sip of tea before continuing. The viewers must now vote to decide whether he should live or die.The public display sends shockwaves rippling through the online community and the numbers of viewers skyrockets. But as Lincoln's past is revealed, how will he be judged?Bonded by mutual tragedy, Charlotte's three best friends have supported each other through the soaring highs and devastating lows of their lives. Now, in Charlotte's hour of need, her friends also face a choice, whether to help her get away with murder.The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds.Narrated by Shvorne Marks with a full cast, including Tanika Yearwood, Sophie Jacob, Rachel-Leah Hosker, Aretha Ayeh,Tiwa Lade, Archie Backhouse, Oseloka Obi, Jake Waring, Al Jarrett and Clifford Samuel.
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