Technothriller premise: Delivers a fresh, cautionary tale about AI and societal collapse
Confession-driven plot: Engages readers with letters revealing hidden truths
Corporate intrigue: Explores the rise and fall of a powerful tech giant
Award recognition: Shortlisted for New Scientist Best Science Fiction Book and New Scientist Best Book of the Year
Multiple perspectives: Offers a layered narrative from CEO, whistleblower, and more
Summarized by Shop
*A Guardian crime and thriller book of the year for 2025*
*A New Scientist best new science fiction book of November 2025*
LLIAM, what do I want for dinner?
LLIAM, how can I get a better job?
LLIAM, should I kill my husband?
'Superb.' Guardian
'An absolute belter.' Sarah Pinborough
'Clever, fast-paced, and deeply unsettling.’ Guy Morpuss,