Zodiac - Softcover

Wilson, Sam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405921641 ISBN 13: 9781405921640

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2016

Synopsis

In a society divided along Zodiac lines, status is cast at birth - and binding for life. When seemingly random murders plague the city, is it a rebellion against the system or the work of a twisted serial killer? Zodiac is an imaginative and gripping thriller from debut author Sam Wilson. Even for the most experienced detectives, every once in a while a murder can shake them to the core. Like when the Chief of Police is killed in his own home. For Detective Jerome Burton, catching the killer will change his life forever. Because this murder is only the first piece of a vast and twisted puzzle made of secrets, lies and tragedy. The signs are everywhere. But is the truth written in the stars or hiding in the shadows? Praise for Sam Wilson 'A bold storyteller with an amazing mind' Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls 'A brilliant, original and gripping thriller. I'm struggling to think of a reader who won't love this' Sarah Lotz, author of The Three 'Impeccable storytelling. Undoubtedly a book which works both on the level of its intriguing high concept and sheer narrative nous' Barry Forshaw

About this title

About the Author:

Sam Wilson has written, developed and directed a number of television programs and documentaries. He lives in South Africa and Zodiac is his début novel.

Review:

“All the more impressive considering that it is author Sam Wilson's debut novelist, Zodiac clearly reveals his genuine flair for his authentic and extraordinary storytelling skills and ability to consistently engage his reader's attention from cover to cover.”
- Midwest Book Review

“Zodiac delivers more than a narration of police investigation and serial killer chase. The reader can feel the challenges of a society with an apartheid-like system. The book flows fast as the author has built the suspense from the beginning of the story. A good read!”
- Mystery Tribune

“Smart and compelling, Sam Wilson is a bold storyteller with an amazing mind who takes you to unexpected places.”
- Lauren Beukes, author of 'The Shining Girls'

“A brilliant and original premise, twisty plot, witty dialogue, and characters you can really get behind―Zodiac is an absolute blast. This is a must-read, and I’m struggling to think of a reader who wouldn’t love it.”
- Sarah Lotz, author of 'Day Four'

“The finest dystopian novels―1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, A Clockwork Orange, and my personal favorite, Vladimir Nabokov’s Bend Sinister―make a connection with their dark fiction grounded in the reality of our present age. A society divided by preconception and controlled by selfish interests is certainly aligned with current times. Zodiac has an important message to impart, and Wilson tells it in an entertaining manner.”
- Criminal Element

“An adroitly written thriller by a novelist who proves to have impeccable storytelling skills. It is undoubtedly a book which works both on the level of its intriguing concept and sheer narrative nous.”
- Barry Forshaw, author of 'Nordic Noir' and 'Euro Noir'

“An enjoyable tale with dramatic payoffs. Readers will definitely enjoy the hesitant-but-growing working relationship between Burton and Childs and want to read more stories with them.”
- Mystery Scene

“Clever. Crime fans looking for something different will be satisfied.”
- Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1405921641
• ISBN 13: 9781405921640
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432