A post-pandemic science fiction thriller in which a former defence analyst is caught between family and duty while shadow governments tighten their grip. Bleak, high stakes speculative suspense of vaccine politics, genetic engineering, siege survival and shifting alliances.

What would you do to protect those you love.

One Last Throw of the Dice. The Battle for Hurst Ends Here.

Former defence analyst Zed Samuels faces a choice between family and duty, and one final gamble that could decide both.

What began with the death of a government scientist before the Iraq War has snowballed into totalitarianism and the rise of shadow governments. In hindsight the warning signs were obvious, yet nobody noticed the actors operating just out of sight. The consequences were all too terrible: a worldwide pandemic, nations overthrown, billions dead.

In the aftermath, the search for a viable vaccine is only the first step towards genetic revolution, and a future that'll change everything. Zed sets out to trace the truth to its source, but every ally he turns to has an agenda of their own.

Since their return to Hurst Castle from the island, Riley and the others face a new threat. As the Allies tighten their grip on a shrinking sphere of influence, a new power emerges that'll tip the scales once more. Whether Zed’s last gamble saves the survivors or damns them is a question none of them can outrun.

Harbinger is the fourth book in The Hurst Chronicles, for readers who love post-apocalyptic survival, pandemic conspiracy and British dystopian fiction. Perfect for fans of A.G. Riddle, Hugh Howey and Justin Cronin.

“An action-packed, thought-provoking story of an all-too-possible dystopian future." - The Book Reviewers”

“Contagion meets The Road”, “Terrifyingly realistic”, “A perfect blend of science fiction, history and social commentary.”