The Fornax Assassin

· J.C. Gemmell
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A deadly virus. A murdered Prime Minister. A conspiracy that could destroy everything.

 

It is 2058, and the Fornax virus—a relentless pandemic that has altered society—has left Britain in ruins. The infected are exiled to Fornax Island, a barren quarantine area where surviving is a daily struggle. 

 

Lawyer Davy Malik finds himself at the centre of the investigation after the British prime minister is killed just hours after he makes a commitment to close the island. Davy’s mission: to defend a naval nurse accused of the murder. However, as Davy investigates further, he discovers a plot that might rock the country to its core.

 

Meanwhile, Davy’s sister, Rachael, is identified as a virus carrier and sent to Fornax Island. Davy, who is adamant about keeping her safe, follows her into the dark interior of the island, where danger lurks and secrets fester. Between them, they reveal a labyrinth of corporate greed, political duplicity and disturbing facts about the virus itself.

 

Set to become a classic, The Fornax Assassin will leave you astounded with its haunting characters and sharp tension. J.C. Gemmell presents a story of endurance, treachery and the fight for justice in a society on the verge of collapse. Fans of Children of Men and The Hunger Games won’t want to miss this sensational thriller.

About the author


With scientist parents and steady exposure to the original Star Trek and Asimov’s boundless imagination, J.C. Gemmell was always surrounded by sci-fi stories. Despite the lure of fantasy sagas—Eddings, Tolkien and then Donaldson—a battered copy of Logan’s Run made him realise speculative futures were where the best stories lived. 

Fast-forward a couple of decades, and he was deep in the world of computer science, riding the wave of technology before it was cool (or at least before it ruled the world). Eventually, he bought a home computer (for fun) and, instead of doing anything sensible with it, unleashed years of pent-up creativity.

Now, J.C. Gemmell crafts rich, unsettling visions of the future, blending intricate plots, diverse characters and profound moral dilemmas. Drawing on his career in Research & Development, he brings authenticity to his speculative fiction, particularly in how technology shapes society. Living on the south coast of England with his partner and two Maine Coon cats, he spends a lot of time watching the sea and dreaming up the futures we all might face.

Find out more about the author at jcgemmell.com

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