The Family Experiment: A dark twisty near future page-turner from the 'master of the speculative thriller'

In a world with overcrowded cities and an economic crisis, some couples can no longer afford to have children. However, they can create a virtual child from scratch for a monthly subscription fee and raise it via the metaverse and VR headset. The company behind Virtual Children has created a reality tv show to launch this initiative, following ten couples as they raise a Virtual Child from birth to the age of eighteen in nine months. The prize is the right to keep their virtual child or risk it all for the chance of a real baby. The Family Experiment is a dark and twisted thriller about the ultimate tamagotchi, a virtual baby.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

John Marrs is a writer at the top of his game, and his latest novel, The Family Experiment, is his best yet. This gripping, dark, and incredibly clever book is a terrifyingly plausible portrayal of a world where the population is soaring, creating overcrowded cities and an economic crisis. In the UK, the breaking point has arrived, and a growing number of people can no longer afford to start families, let alone raise them.

But for those desperate to experience parenthood, there is an alternative. For a monthly subscription fee, clients can create a virtual child from scratch who they can access via the metaverse and a VR headset. To launch this new initiative, the company behind Virtual Children has created a reality TV show. It will follow ten couples as they raise a Virtual Child from birth to the age of eighteen, but in a condensed nine-month time period. The prize: the right to keep their virtual child or risk it all for the chance of a real baby.

Set in the same universe as John Marrs' bestselling novel The One and The Marriage Act, The Family Experiment is a dark and twisted thriller about the ultimate tamagotchi—a virtual baby. This unsettling and immersive roller coaster will have your mind whirling throughout, and the chilling denouement is truly thought-provoking. Loved it.

The Family Experiment is an eerie and darkly addictive thriller that will have your mind whirling throughout. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and a thrilling story. John Marrs is a master of his craft, and this book is a testament to his talent.

In conclusion, The Family Experiment is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and a thrilling story. John Marrs is a master of his craft, and this book is a testament to his talent. Don't miss out on this incredible book!

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035016976