From debut author Laura Elliot comes a tense horror novel emboldened by the surreal, perfect for fans of 28 Days Later and The Girl With All the Gifts.
Science has stolen sleep and awakened a world of horror.
‘I’ve been an insomniac all of my life, but I’m not Sleepless and I won’t become Sleepless, just as long as the chips that were put into their heads never get put into mine. There’s little chance of that, since I won’t put the machinery into my brain and neither will Edgar and neither will the Professor, and we’re the only three left who could. I don''t want to be Sleepless ’
Civilisation has ended. In a bid to make us more productive, to give us more time, science took sleep from humanity. But sleeplessness turned people into feral monsters and now a small group of scientists are trapped in the Tower of London, consumed by guilt at what they have done and desperately searching for a cure. And then one day, as the last ravens circle, two miraculous survivors walk into the Tower.
Are they the answer or a terrible question?
Genre: Horror
Science has stolen sleep and awakened a world of horror.
‘I’ve been an insomniac all of my life, but I’m not Sleepless and I won’t become Sleepless, just as long as the chips that were put into their heads never get put into mine. There’s little chance of that, since I won’t put the machinery into my brain and neither will Edgar and neither will the Professor, and we’re the only three left who could. I don''t want to be Sleepless ’
Civilisation has ended. In a bid to make us more productive, to give us more time, science took sleep from humanity. But sleeplessness turned people into feral monsters and now a small group of scientists are trapped in the Tower of London, consumed by guilt at what they have done and desperately searching for a cure. And then one day, as the last ravens circle, two miraculous survivors walk into the Tower.
Are they the answer or a terrible question?
Genre: Horror
Praise for this book
"Awakened is an utterly compulsive read. Merging the gothic vibes of Frankenstein or Dracula with the chilling horror of a zombie apocalypse and dystopian future, Awakened will keep you up late not just because of it's unputdownable story, but through the questions it poses: what does it mean to be human? When does progress meet a line better not crossed? And is there a way back if it has been? Riveting, insightful and complex, this incredible debut is not to be missed. Just brace yourself for a few sleepless nights." - Amy Clarkin
"Stunning, surreal, and genre-defying, Awakened hooked me in from the first page and didn't let go. Elliott is unflinching in the examination of the monstrous and what makes us human, while masterfully exploring ethical quandaries and the lengths we go to for the ones we love. This is a tale of both survival against the odds and of letting go - gripping, eerie, and beautifully told. A dystopian classic in the making." - Lyndsey Croal
"Dreamlike from page one, Awakened is a speculative meditation on what it is to be human and what it means to be an animal. This is the quintessential soul of new horror, in which it is our bodies and humanities that become the uncanny force to be reckoned with." - Caroline Hardaker
"Tense and timely, Awakened is a deft exploration of a dystopia where capitalistic interests have run rampant. With a well-developed cast of characters and a feeling of creeping dread that becomes a feverish nightmare, this gothic sci-fi tale will keep you awake at night." - MK Hardy
"There's a profound ache running through Laura Elliott's writing. Awakened is highly compelling speculative fiction, treading the meandering line between dream and nightmare." - Verity Holloway
"Hugely imaginative. Haunting and compelling, Awakened is a genuinely plausible apocalyptic tale." - Lucie McKnight Hardy
"Awakened is a raw and unflinching dystopian horror story. Laura Elliott has crafted a deft fever dream and a deeply brilliant meditation on the very real terrors of capitalism, productivity, exploitation and healthcare. Fuelled by nightmares, this book is sure to leave you just as sleepless as me." - Lucy Rose
"Awakened by Laura Elliott is true horror - deeply unsettling, this story about the last survivors in a world where technology has eradicated the need for sleep, sending most of the people in the world into a unbreakable feral rage, is a chilling and haunting read. Asking important questions about humanity, purpose and how we treat those we see as less than human, Elliott draws on horror staples such as zombies, vampires and Frankenstein's monster to create something wholly unique - this has all the makings of a new classic." - Cailean Steed
"Stunning, surreal, and genre-defying, Awakened hooked me in from the first page and didn't let go. Elliott is unflinching in the examination of the monstrous and what makes us human, while masterfully exploring ethical quandaries and the lengths we go to for the ones we love. This is a tale of both survival against the odds and of letting go - gripping, eerie, and beautifully told. A dystopian classic in the making." - Lyndsey Croal
"Dreamlike from page one, Awakened is a speculative meditation on what it is to be human and what it means to be an animal. This is the quintessential soul of new horror, in which it is our bodies and humanities that become the uncanny force to be reckoned with." - Caroline Hardaker
"Tense and timely, Awakened is a deft exploration of a dystopia where capitalistic interests have run rampant. With a well-developed cast of characters and a feeling of creeping dread that becomes a feverish nightmare, this gothic sci-fi tale will keep you awake at night." - MK Hardy
"There's a profound ache running through Laura Elliott's writing. Awakened is highly compelling speculative fiction, treading the meandering line between dream and nightmare." - Verity Holloway
"Hugely imaginative. Haunting and compelling, Awakened is a genuinely plausible apocalyptic tale." - Lucie McKnight Hardy
"Awakened is a raw and unflinching dystopian horror story. Laura Elliott has crafted a deft fever dream and a deeply brilliant meditation on the very real terrors of capitalism, productivity, exploitation and healthcare. Fuelled by nightmares, this book is sure to leave you just as sleepless as me." - Lucy Rose
"Awakened by Laura Elliott is true horror - deeply unsettling, this story about the last survivors in a world where technology has eradicated the need for sleep, sending most of the people in the world into a unbreakable feral rage, is a chilling and haunting read. Asking important questions about humanity, purpose and how we treat those we see as less than human, Elliott draws on horror staples such as zombies, vampires and Frankenstein's monster to create something wholly unique - this has all the makings of a new classic." - Cailean Steed
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