A family recovering from the tragic loss of one of their children moves into an ultra-hi-tech house for a fresh start. Nikki and Ethan hope that their new home will help them heal and that maybe their daughter Bella, who has not said a word since the accident that killed her twin sister, will start talking again.
Their new best friend 'Alice', the digital minder in their new home, can anticipate their every need and although there are a few glitches, it seems like things may be about to get better at last.
But Nikki, Ethan and Bella are about to get caught up in a revenge plot they could not see coming. How will they survive in a house that can control their every move?
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17 Church Row is a fast-paced, tense and chilling thriller that will have you looking askance at your Alexa and worrying about the way technology is taking over our lives.
Be assured that this book is a page-turner. You know right from the start that things are going to go awry for this family trying to recover from a parent's worse nightmare. Every second, you are waiting for the other shoe to drop...and drop it does, but in a way I was not expecting. No spoliers here guys, but things certainly get nasty!
How would you feel about moving into a home where everything is not only controlled by a digital presence, but a digital persona that can anticipate your needs and make decisions without being asked? For some this would be their idea of heaven - every little mundane task being taken out of their hands, to allow more time for the fun things in life. But, for me, I am not so sure. The idea of losing control, losing power, over your own movements and decisions is a chilling one.
This raises an interesting question about how much we should allow technology to control our lives and take away our ability to decide what we want or need. Is this actually a leap forward, or one that will lead to us becoming slaves to the machine....anyone seen Terminator?
But 17 Church Row will also have you asking yourself how far you would be willing to go to protect your family from harm? A decision I hope that none of us are ever called on to make...
I should add that there is a little error in the text of this book that needs picking up in future editions - I think you will find that it is David Attenborough who famously narrates wildlife programmes James Carol/Zaffre Books, not Richard Attenborough! However, this did not spoil my enjoyment of the book.
If you are looking for thrills with added chills then 17 Church Row is going to be a book for you. It is certainly quite a ride, with potential for a sequel too - one which I would love to read, James Carol!
17 Church Row is available now from your favourite book retailer!
From the cover of the book:
For fans of J. P. Delaney's The Girl Before comes a thriller that makes us question our relationship with technology and the lengths we would go to, to keep our family safe.
Three years ago, Nikki and Ethan Rhodes suffered a devastating loss when their four-year-old daughter Grace was tragically killed in a road accident. Ethan, a radio personality, escapes into work, leaving Nikki to care for their remaining child, Bella, who hasn't spoken since that day.
Seeking a fresh start, the family moves into a revolutionary new house designed by renowned architect, Catriona Fisher. The house features a state-of-the-art security system, along with every amenity you could dream of.
For the Rhodes' this is a chance to finally pick up the pieces and get on with their lives in a place where they feel totally safe.
But what if 17 Church Row isn't the safe haven that they think it is?
Seeking a fresh start, the family moves into a revolutionary new house designed by renowned architect, Catriona Fisher. The house features a state-of-the-art security system, along with every amenity you could dream of.
For the Rhodes' this is a chance to finally pick up the pieces and get on with their lives in a place where they feel totally safe.
But what if 17 Church Row isn't the safe haven that they think it is?
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