The Kill Switch

<p><b>The death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of </b><i>The Whistleblower </i><b>that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.</b><br><br>'<i>HOUSE OF CARDS </i>MEETS <i>SEVERANCE </i>IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' <b>- ED BALLS</b><br><br>'A scintillating, edge-of-the-seat read' - <i><b>RADIO TIMES</b><br></i>________________________<br><br>Journalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.<br><br>But when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.<br><br>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. <br><br>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?<br><br>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?<br><br><b><u>PRAISE FOR THE GIL PECK SERIES:<br></u>'Brilliant' - THE TIMES<br>'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL<br>'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES<br>'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER<br>'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES<br>'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN<br>'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT<br>'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD<br>'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS<br>'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR<br>'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES<br>'Compelling' - THE SUN </b></p>