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A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others...

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How far would you go to find THE ONE? One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others... (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)

Author Biography

John Marrs is a freelance journalist based in London, England, who has spent the last 20 years interviewing celebrities from the world of television, film and music for national newspapers and magazines.He has written for publications including The Guardian's Guide and Guardian Online; OK! Magazine; Total Film; Empire; Q; GT; The Independent; Star; Reveal; Company; Daily Star and News of the World's Sunday Magazine.

Review

a high octane read that will satisfy a wide variety of crime fans ... a page turner - deliciously dark, thought-provoking and hugely enjoyable -- Paul Burston Really clever concept and some great characters and twists. It's a real joy to read something totally original, smart and thought-provoking. -- Peter James A fascinating thriller ... A furiously paced, compelling and hugely entertaining novel which comes recommended Starburst The One is a unique, unpredictable and fast-paced novel that's in equal parts unsettling and exciting ... If you're fed-up with the samey psychological thrillers that are churned out each month, The One will restore your faith in the genre. Culturefly [An] exciting new psychological thriller with a dark twist TV Life (Star on Sunday) This psychological thriller is a real page-turner Fabulous (The Sun) a compelling read ... intriguing ideas SFX Exciting, addictive, and enticing, The One is superbly plotted ... thrilling and intoxicating Becca's Books Engaging concept, craftily executed -- Adrian J Walker, bestselling author of The End of the World Running Club Brilliantly inventive thriller, The One is a must-read for anyone who's ever braved the dating pool Good Housekeeping This will have you gripped Woman's Own fantastic ... I can't remember the last time I was simultaneously this entertained and this disturbed. The One is a clever story with great pacing but it's the characters that make this a standout thriller. -- Hollie Overton, Sunday Times bestselling author of Baby Doll wonderful concept, ridiculously entertaining ... an absolute pleasure, the malevolence and impishness of a young Roald Dahl -- T. A Cotterell author of What Alice Knew Gripping from the start and full of surprises, this kept us up long after lights out -- Isabelle Broom Heat Really clever concept and some great characters and twists. It's a real joy to read something totally original, smart and thought provoking. Peter James

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Really clever concept and some great characters and twists. It's a real joy to read something totally original, smart and thought provoking.

Promotional "Headline"

A unique and heart-stopping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Michelle Richmond's The Marriage Pact and Shari Lapena's The Couple Next Door

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