The stuff of nightmares but very addictive reading, it's a fast-paced thriller with a terror plot at the heart of the book. I made lots of false assumptions but I think that's probably what the author is aiming for as there is a massive twist at the end of the book that you won't see coming. I thought this was a brilliant book and I will definitely look out for more from Simon Mayo.

I was hooked from the opening salvo in this gripping, tense, current and very well written thriller. It starts on 22nd May when there are 7 murders in London in 29 minutes - 7 killers, 7 victims in a coordinated attack. All the dead are journalists working at IPS, the International Press Service. Famie Madden is working slot at the agency and knows the victims personally. The IPS building goes into lockdown until the police are certain the building is secure. The attacks prove to be the work of an anti fascist far left group whose ‘ideology’ is principally about power and intimidation. The exciting aftermath of these shocking attacks is told from the perspective of Famie and what ensues is terrifying, shocking and full of twists and turns. The book is well plotted and researched as it includes existing terror groups in various parts of the world. Particularly interesting is the inclusion of the American Weather Underground, a radical left wing organisation of the late 1960s/70s which are featured in Bob Dylan tracks which Simon Mayo cleverly uses in the storytelling. I like the flashes of humour for Famie and her daughter Charlie which provides some welcome relief from the intensity of the story. The characters are really good and a lot are very likeable especially Famie and Charlie and the other journalists who help them to stay safe. Overall, this is an unputdownable read. It’s chilling, intriguing, intelligent, deeply shocking and very current in that it clearly demonstrates the havoc that a few individuals with knives can cause as recent tragic events in London show. Highly recommended.

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book, it is quite a departure from the books I usually read and it was brilliant. It was fast paced with several twists and great characters. I would definitely recommend this book.

This debut thriller from author Simon Mayo will grip you from the start with it's fast moving plot. The books opening begins with seven murders in London, all taking place simultaneously. Seven separate killers and seven dead journalists working for the same company. The murders have been carried out by an anti fascist group and they intend to continue with their onslaught. The story follows lead character Famie Madden who knew the victims personally and who is herself living in fear. She starts to receive messages from a mysterious source and is unsure whether she is been given a warning of more attacks or threats against her personally. This page turner is a very fast moving story and will keep the reader interested. I would like to thank both Net Galley and Random House for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This is a brilliant second book from Simon Mayo who is instantly known for his work as a DJ and presenter on BBC Radio. The story is straight in on the action as seven murders take place in the busy rush hour of London on the 22nd May 2020. All the murders are carried out by seven different people and all the victims are reporters that work out of the same office, The International Press Service. Famie Madden, who works in the same building as the investigatory journalists, receives the first of a string of messages that set her on the trail to find out the truth about what the dead journalists had got themselves into. With fellow reporters, Sam, Tommi, Sophie and Famie’s daughter Charlie, they decide that they aren’t just going to wait to be the next victims. The story is quite fast-paced and has to be read with a clear mind to keep up with the interwoven relationships of the reporters. Everyone seems like they are after someone, from the police to the reporters to the bad guys. There is plenty of heart in your mouth moments and shocks that would really make headlines in days to come. A good range of characters, heroes and villains. I wish to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book which I have reviewed honestly.