*Longlisted for BEST NOVEL by the British Science Fiction Association*
*Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize*
*Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize*
AN EXTRAORDINARY SPECULATIVE THRILLER BY A MASTER OF THE GENRE
An impossible death: Detective Ethan Krol has been called to the scene of a baffling murder: a man and his son, who appear to have been drowned in sea-water. But the nearest ocean is a thousand miles away.
An improbable story: Hollie Rogers doesn't want to ask too many questions of her new friend, Abi Eniola. Abi claims to be an ordinary woman from Nigeria, but her high-tech gadgets and extraordinary physical abilities suggest she's not telling the whole truth.
An incredible quest: As Ethan's investigation begins to point towards Abi, Hollie's fears mount. For Abi is very much not who she seems. And it won't be long before Ethan and Hollie find themselves playing a part in a story that spans cultures, continents . . . and centuries.
PRAISE FOR ESPERANCE:
'A fast-paced, superbly plotted blend of mystery and science fiction' GUARDIAN
'A gripping, intricately plotted mystery which unravels its themes of justice, choices and consequence with huge assurance and flair' E. J. SWIFT, author of The Coral Bones
'A tightly wound plot told from two divergent points of view that will keep you guessing in the best ways. If you're a fan of SF mystery, Esperance merges the best from both genres' MIKE MAMMAY, author of Planetside
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esperance
This is a really, really enjoyable read - the kind we hope we will find when we pick up a book. I don't always trust the professional reviews, but they certainly got this one right. The book is a fascinating mash up of fast paced mystery and intriguing science fiction. The characters and their …
This is a really, really enjoyable read - the kind we hope we will find when we pick up a book. I don't always trust the professional reviews, but they certainly got this one right. The book is a fascinating mash up of fast paced mystery and intriguing science fiction. The characters and their relationships were loads of fun (I laughed out loud at the way Abi phrased things). But this isn't just a book with an interesting plot - you finish it thinking about some important, and currently relevant life questions. I highly recommend this book. I also listened to part of the book through audio book and the narrator is top rate. An actor with a range of voices.
- Authors:
- Oyebanji, Adam
- Year Published:
- 2025
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Illustrations Note:
- N/A
- ISBN:
- 9781529437096
- Number of Pages:
- 432
- Publication Date:
- 22/05/2025
- Publisher:
- Quercus Publishing
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781529437096