PDF The Passengers A nearfuture thriller with a killer twist edition by John Marrs Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks

Product details File Size 21081 KB Print Length 406 pages Publisher Ebury Digital (April 1, 2019) Publication Date April 1, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07HYN1H2C

The Passengers A nearfuture thriller with a killer twist edition by John Marrs Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews

• This was a interesting book which kept you on your toes .. Loved the twist in it
• Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Sometimes a book comes along and literally blows your socks off and The Passengers is one of them. My heart is still pounding just thinking about this brilliantly twisted novel.
  
  This is one author whose books just go from strength to strength. Each one gets more gripping and shocking. What I love is how in a couple of his books now, he centres the story around something futuristic that really could happen. It is seriously scary stuff.
  
  There are so many twists and turns in this book that I didn’t see coming. A couple were definitely jaw dropping moments. What does make for sombre reading though is how judgemental as a nation we are. Its really hard to say too much about this story without giving spoilers away but it has definitely made me more aware to get all the facts before jumping to a decision.
  
  The Passengers is just a brilliant story and concept. I absolutely loved it. It really is an edge of your seat read that will have you clinging on for dear life. One particular part made my heart stop with the mounting tension. It seriously messed with my mind and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. An absolute must read for 2019.
  
  My thanks to Tracy Fenton, NetGalley and Penguin Random House UK, Ebury Publishing for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
• This book was a ride of note. It was set in the future, but not so far forward that it’s difficult to wrap your head around the technology discussed. The exact opposite. The pace was gripping and the theme disturbing and thought-provoking.
  In times when technology aids us in living quicker and less complicated lives, the idea of driverless cars is most appealing. You can speak comfortably on the phone, work on your laptop, read a book or anything that takes your pleasure while your vehicle self-drives you in the safest way possible to your destination. The problem arises when the programming behind artificial intelligence is greedy or has a glitch. If this happens prepare for the worst.
  The characters in this story are all easily relatable and in no time at all, I was cheering or boo-ing a number of them. The ending was most fitting and leaves room for a sequel. Outstanding and well-deserving of 5-Stars.
• This is the third book by John Marrs that I've read, and it won't be the last. I already have a copy of The One (which is referenced in The Passengers) and I will eagerly dive in when time allows.
  The concept of driverless cars has always intrigued me. As someone who will drive an extra mile to avoid reverse parking, it has enormous appeal! Now … the idea that someone could hack into their system and take me on a different, life-changing (or ending) destination has watered down my enthusiasm.
  The whole concept of the story is rooted in technological truth. Coupled to the might of social media, it offers a terrifying glimpse of a future where judgements are made on the scantest of evidence. What is fact and what is fiction? Who cares. Joe Public will demand justice and it shall be meted out, in the most brutal and stomach-churning fashion.
  There are a lot of characters to keep track of, and the twist and turns are relentless. Just when you think you have the measure of someone, the author throws a curveball and all you thought was true is turned on its head.
  Personally, there were a few areas where I had to suspend belief, but this is a story – and a superbly well-written one – so I chose not to analyse too deeply. Books, like films, are a form of escape, and this one kept me gasping and turning pages as quickly as I could. This would translate beautifully to the screen (small, or large), but for now, I highly recommend it.
• 3.5 stars
  
  I went to a very interesting cyber hacking event this week and I couldn’t help myself, I had to just ask the host about the hacking capabilities of self-driving cars. I was loudly assured that at this point there are no threats…….. but quietly told that it can’t be ruled out in future as hackers evolve with technology.
  
  This story is set in the not too distant future where self-driving cars are ubiquitous. Traffic congestion, accidents and pollution has gone down dramatically. New industries and jobs have been built around this revolution in transportation.
  
  8 different people get up on a fateful morning, order their cars and get in to start their day. But they will never reach their destinations. Very quickly they realise that their cars have been taken over by someone else who is hell bent on ensuring that their cars will collide in the next few hours.
  
  The governing body that oversees the efficacy of AI technology are contacted by the Hacker, forcing them to choose which passengers live or die. The general public also get involved as footage of the panicked passengers are streamed to social media. A flurry of hashtags are born and the story almost takes on a reality TV feel.
  
  This is my second book by John Marrs and I think he will become one of my go-to authors for easy fun reads. I also enjoyed the way that mob mentality on social media was explored and how the secrets of each passenger was revealed.
  
  This is one of those books that should be saved for a holiday as you would probably want to read this undisturbed.
  
  Recommended
• Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK for giving me the opportunity to read this mind-blowing book. It is one you can say truly does have many twists and turns which keep you guessing to the very last page. Who would have thought a novel about driverless cars could have such an impact and leave the reader questioning whether this scenario could actually take place many years in the future. Brilliantly and cleverly written, this book would form the basis for a film or tv series. A huge 5* from me.