Model Citizens

Model Citizens is a thrilling novel with metaphysical curiosity, wry humor, and charges of wry humor. It follows Alastair Buchanan, who has a comfortable life with his junior clone, but spends his days alone online. When his past resurfaces, he is forced to confront the control technology has over his life. Meanwhile, an anti-tech terrorist cell is building momentum, and Kim Larson, the inventor of the juniors, realizes that humanity's future lies in the stars. The novel explores a surreal world of humans struggling with their dehumanizing present and asks what we give up when we exist online and who we can trust to take care of us.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A captivating novel that blends the pace and dynamism of a thriller with the metaphysical curiosity of the best science fiction and some judiciously-planted charges of wry humor, The Herald has been hailed as a dazzling masterpiece. Written by award-winning author Edmund Gordon, this novel takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through a surreal world populated by humans struggling with their dehumanizing present.

At the heart of the story is Alastair Buchanan, a man who leads a comfortable life. It has been a year since he received his very own junior, a clone designed to help him escape the daily grind. However, Alastair spends his days alone, online, obsessing over his status, rather than enjoying the companionship of his clone. When his long-term girlfriend Caitlin can no longer tolerate his behavior, Alastair is forced to confront the level of control that technology has over his life.

Elsewhere, an anti-tech terrorist cell dedicated to yanking humanity back to the 1990s is building momentum. Led by the inventor of the juniors, Kim Larson, this cell is determined to use any means necessary to achieve their goal. But when Kim realizes that humanity's future lies in the stars, who will be left to hold him to account?

Model Citizens, written by Daniel Shand, is a subversive and darkly comic story that explores a range of themes, including class, technology, and responsibility. It asks us what we give up when we exist online and who we can trust to take care of us. The novel offers a vision of the future that may be closer than we realize, and it challenges us to consider the implications of our actions and choices in the digital age.

With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes, Model Citizens is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a blend of suspense, humor, and social commentary. Whether you're a fan of science fiction, thriller, or just looking for a thought-provoking novel that will make you think, this book is sure to impress.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 196 x 127 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472156662