Book Synopsis :
When opposition Chief Whip Esme Kanha is handed a secret dossier containing evidence of government corruption, she suspects its original owner, a top journalist, was murdered for gathering it. Despite the danger, she feels she must investigate. Meanwhile, lowly backbencher Harry Colbey is working his own leads. A known campaigner against big tech, he is often sent data from anonymous sources and this time round he has something truly alarming.
But both Colbey and Kanha must tread carefully in a world dominated by AI, where ‘what can see watches, what can hear listens, and what can be followed is tracked’.
As Kanha and Colbey again join forces, they are locked into a deadly race against political corruption, no matter what the cost. But when an old enemy returns, it may already be too late…
My Review:
Palisade is a gripping, twisty thriller which is frighteningly as it could become reality. It’s going to be a difficult book to review as I don’t want to give anything away.
Firstly I always love books featuring AI as it’s fascinating to explore other people’s ideas of where AI might take us, therefore this book instantly appealed to me. The world the author has created is a very unsettling one, made more so by how real the world feels. It’s a world where everybody’s every move is monitored and could potentially be used against against them.
It was great to be back with Kanha and Colby again. They make such a great team and it was wonderful following them as they helped solve another case. I always love detective teams that have a great relationship with each other and these two are so supportive that it makes you instantly warm them. I was instantly on their side, wanting to keep reading to ensure they were ok.
I thought this book was incredibly fast paced and I quickly found myself drawn into the story. There were lots of twists that kept me guessing and a few surprises that kept me glued to the page. The team are battling against new technology and an old foe which made for a really fantastic read.
This is the second book in the series but I think it could easily be read as a standalone as everything that you need to know is explained. I’m very much looking forward to reading more in this fabulous series.
Huge thanks to Midas for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book. If you are a fan of clever, crime fiction then you need to read this book!
About The Author:
Based in Oxford, UK, Lou Gilmond is an author of mystery and thriller fiction, screenplays and travel books. http://www.lougilmond.com
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