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The Kill Switch

The Kill Switch: Signed Edition

Hardback Published on: 16/07/2026
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Synopsis

Journalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.

But when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.

Within 48 hours, the Prime Minister is dead. And when foul play is confirmed, Gil and his partner Jess - the last civilians to see Stella alive - become the prime suspects.

With everything on the line, Gil and Jess investigate the government's shadowy contract with a global tech giant - a deal that collapsed in the lead up to Stella's assassination. Was it just another government U-turn, motive for murder - or worse?

In a brave new world of megalomaniac technocrats, malevolent AI super-intelligence and cutting-edge brain implants, Gil must confront a deadly, age-old question: how far will some go in the name of progress...and profit?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781806176922
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 247 x 165 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 562g
  • Languages: English

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The Kill Switch
A great political thriller
The Kill Switch is a good political thriller. The authors knowledge and experience in journalism, politics and government shines here and I think this is t... READ MORE
Anne Mosedale
The Kill Switch
He who pays the piper
My thanks to Robert and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in advance of the publication date. This is the third book in the series but reads e... READ MORE
LoraineG
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The Kill Switch
Exciting political thriller
The third book in the Gil Peck Series and set in London in the present. Financial journalists Gill and his wife and partner, Jess Neeskens, are interviewi... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
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The Kill Switch
Not quite coming together
The author clearly knows his way around political intrigue and the workings of Westminster. Unfortunately, I found the plot itself rather slow to gain mome... READ MORE
Jhanami Ni
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The Kill Switch
Kill Switch
I was devastated when I found out that this was a trilogy rather than a series and that this would be my final foray with Gil Peck. If you are coming into ... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Kill Switch
Fast paced
Robert Peston has really stamped his mark as a novelist. Clearly drawing on his experiences as a journalist and broadcaster, his books have a real stamp o... READ MORE
Anita Wallas
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The Kill Switch
Excellent!
I was invited to give an honest review of Robert Peston’s third book, and am grateful to have been able to read it. What an incredible ride it’s been! As p... READ MORE
Sushma Rose
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The Kill Switch
Thought-provoking thriller
Robert Peston uses his experience as a journalist to craft a realistic plot about the power of AI. The book is well-written and raises thought-provoking is... READ MORE
Shirley Sinha
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The Kill Switch
Scary and believable
I've read all of Robert's books and this latest is the best so far. Robert's brilliant style of writing and insider knowledge of the Government makes this ... READ MORE
Cazb
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The Kill Switch
Another fast paced engaging thriller
This is the third book in the series featuring Gil Peck and Jess Neeskens. Having read the previous two books, I was already familiar with the characters a... READ MORE
Jacqueline Sharp
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The Kill Switch
A great read
Another outing for Journalists Gil and Jess, even though their relationship has broken down and Gil has moved out. When the PM suddenly collapses on their ... READ MORE
Jude SRIVALSAN
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The Kill Switch
Addictive political thriller
This is the 3rd book in the Gil Peck series, and like the previous book in the series, it is a brilliant story. Gil Peck and his partner Jess are succe... READ MORE
Yvonne Bastian
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The Kill Switch
Great Spy Story
Loved the characters Gil and his partner Jess who run a paper called The Financial Chronicle and a podcast. When Gil and Jess start to challenge AI and rol... READ MORE
Debt
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The Kill Switch
surefire hit
Another surefire hit. The power of AI and it's future. The PM is an old university friend and a guest on the podcast of couple Gill and Jess. Taken ill dur... READ MORE
Helen Wilkinson
The Kill Switch
Beware of the plot holes.
A fairly enjoyable book, but there are too many plot holes. If you're going to make a big thing about a massive power cut, it may be better not to have som... READ MORE
Paul Lautman
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