The Minders by John Marrs
Trade Paperback release: February 16, 2021 – Berkley Books
Description:
In this electrifying near-future thriller, five strangers guard government secrets, but only four can be trusted.
In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into – so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders – the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country’s most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.
Together, the five know every secret – the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they’re given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.
But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they’ll do anything to protect…
About the author:
John Marrs is the author of #1 Best Sellers The One, The Good Samaritan, When You Disappeared, Welcome to Wherever You Are, Her Last Move, The Passengers, The Minders and What Lies Between Us.
The One has been translated into 30 different languages and is to be turned into an eight-part Netflix series starting in autumn 2020.
After working as a journalist for 25-years interviewing celebrities from the world of television, film and music for national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time writer.
Follow him on Twitter @johnmarrs1 Facebook: @johnmarrsauthor Instagram: @johnmarrs.author website: johnmarrsauthor.co.uk
What a fascinating premise, and somewhat scary as it is the kind of thing some governments might do! Do you plan to read it or just highlight it?
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My review will post next week, Kathryn. I enjoy John Marrs’ futuristic novels. One is being made for Netflix!
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I love the sound of this one, and I am especially intrigued by a futuristic movie for Netflix!
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Thanks for your comment, Laurel. Looks like the Netflix film version of the novel The One premiers in a few weeks! I’ll be tuning in for sure!
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Sounds like quite a thriller!
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Thank you for the review, and especially for the links.
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sounds really good!
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