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Going Zero

By: Anthony McCarten
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
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A New York Times Best Thriller Pick for 2023

'Provocative, perceptive and ingenious' – A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window


Going Zero is a high-concept thriller from Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten. Perfect for fans of I Am Pilgrim and The Circle. Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Book Prize.

TWO
HOURS TO VANISH

Ten people are selected to Beta test a ground-breaking piece of spyware. Pioneered by tech-wunderkind Cy Baxter, FUSION can track anyone on earth.

ONE CHANCE TO WIN

Given two hours to 'Go Zero' – disappear off-grid – each Zero has thirty days to elude the sophisticated Capture Teams sent to find them. Anyone that beats FUSION will receive $3 million. If Cy's system proves itself, he wins a $90 billion contract with the CIA to revolutionize surveillance forever.

ZERO ALTERNATIVES TO LOSING

For Zero 10, Kaitlyn Day, the stakes are higher than money, and far more personal than Cy could have imagined. Kaitlyn needs to win to get what she wants, and Cy will stop at nothing to realize his ambitions. When the game’s timer hits zero, there will only be one winner. . .

'One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time . . . pure entertainment' – Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pendergast series

'As fast-paced as it is timely. . . wickedly taut' - Graham Moore, author of The Holdout

Reader Praise for Going Zero:

‘I read it in a single day as it proved impossible to put down’

‘***** a thrill ride right from the off’

‘Twists and turns, prize money, tech, government contracts and lies. This book has it all’

‘Fans of the techno-thriller will eat it up’

‘As compelling as The Da Vinci Code and as fun and fast paced’

‘***** Wow just wow! Absolutely loved this book’

‘Hands down one of the best thrillers I’ve read lately’

‘***** I cannot recommend this book highly enough’

‘Had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down’

‘All I can say is wow’

Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction Technothrillers Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Technology Money Surveillance

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Critic reviews

That can-you-beat-the-system hook recalls the juggernaut likes of Ready Player One and Lost, but Going Zero outpaces them both, and dives deeper: it's a speculative-fiction classic in the vein (and even in the league) of I, Robot and Jurassic Park. Provocative, perceptive, and – no other word will do – ingenious. (A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window)
One of the best thrillers I’ve read in a long time. Beyond pure entertainment is the truth this novel speaks about the disturbing times we live in. (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cabinet of Dr. Leng and The Lost City of the Monkey God)
As fast-paced as it is timely. . . Anthony McCarten shoots a bullet through contemporary America with this wickedly taut conspiracy thriller. I'll never look at my phone the same way again. (Graham Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Days of Night and The Sherlockian)
The excitement is in the chase, which builds steadily. . . This well-written yarn proves that you don't have to have a blood bath to have an engaging thriller
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A bit slow at times but otherwise engaging - I’d have liked more flesh on the other Zeros - this is my only meaningful reservation.

An interesting story

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I’ve listened to this with 24h 14mins. I woke up in the night and listened to it because I found it utterly gripping. I honestly can’t recommend it enough and I’m off to send a link to the book to a number of friends. Five stars on all counts. I loved it.

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

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Great book fabulous, constantly kept Mr engaged with the twists you don't see coming. loved it and would highly recommend

the new da Vinci code

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It's hard to find great audible books, but this one is a true gem. The narration is on point, with easy to discern voices, and the plot is tight and paced. The only draw back I would say, and it's been reflected in other reviews is the other competitors get a short look-in. It keeps the action tight and focused, but it does leave you wanting for more. If you like John Marrs, Black Mirror or fast-paced dystopian tech thrillers, then you should like this book, if not love it! It reminds me of a UK game/reality show from 2015 called 'Hunted' where contestants had to hide from CCTV and tracking. Similar premise, but the book was far, far more entertaining. I can't wait to see what else is next from this author.

An engaging and cautionary tale

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Fell asleep several times listening to this boring American female diatribe of nothingness…leave well alone or use it if you can not sleep !

Dull as ditchwater

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