The Dying Light
The Dying Light by Henry Porter, published by Quercus on May 28, 2019, is a 496-page thriller that delves into the complexities of surveillance and state power. The narrative begins at a funeral in a picturesque town in the Welsh Marches, where Kate Lockhart gathers with corporate leaders and intelligence officials to mourn David Eyam, a prominent government servant whose life ended in a tragic explosion. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Eyam’s legacy poses a threat to those present, igniting a struggle between Kate and the forces determined to suppress the truth.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of espionage and resistance, as Kate Lockhart emerges as a pivotal figure in confronting the state’s oppressive tactics. The plot intricately weaves themes of mystery and suspense, reflecting on the implications of power and legacy in a world shaped by surveillance. This edition presents a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with contemporary issues, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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A chilling police surveillance thriller from ‘one of the masters of the genre’ Sunday Telegraph
At the funeral the bells of the church were rung open rather than half-muffled, as is usual for the dead. Kate Lockhart has come, along with corporate leaders, ministers and intelligence chiefs, to a beautiful town in the Welsh Marches to mourn her soul mate, David Eyam, the brightest government servant of his generation. All that remains of Eyam are the burnt fragments of a man killed far from home in a horrific explosion.
Eyam has left a devastating legacy which certain people at the funeral are desperate to suppress – but Kate Lockhart is equal to Eyam’s legacy. She becomes the focus of the state’s paranoiac power and leads the local resistance to it, directed from beyond the grave by Eyam.
And the state is no match for the genius of the dead…
An incredibly prescient thriller set in the aftermath of the Snowden news story from the bestselling author of Brandenburg.
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