Palisade

‘Essential Reading’ —LondonStandard

Political corruption and big-techtrouble. This edgy thriller teems with secrets, lies, AI menace, and the buzzof a race against time’ —Love Reading

‘A gripping political thriller’ —Closer Magazine must read pick

‘One of the best political thrillersyou will read this year’ —AMW Book Reviews

‘Intelligent, fascinating, andalarming’—Literary Review

When opposition Chief Whip Esme Kanha is handed asecret dossier containing evidence of government corruption, she suspects itsoriginal owner, a top journalist, was murdered for gathering it. Despite thedanger, she feels she must investigate. Meanwhile, lowly backbencher HarryColbey is working his own leads. A known campaigner against big tech, heis often sent data from anonymous sources and this time round he has somethingtruly alarming.

But both Colbey and Kanha must tread carefully in aworld dominated by AI, where 'what can see watches, what can hear listens, andwhat can be followed is tracked'.

As Kanha and Colbey again join forces, they arelocked into a deadly race against political corruption, no matter what thecost. But when an old enemy returns, it may already be too late…

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RAVE READER REVIEWS FOR LOU GILMOND’S PALISADE

‘Edge-of-Your-Seat Suspense! Fromthe first page, the story pulls you into a tense, atmospheric world where everychapter ends with a twist you never saw coming.’

‘Gripped from the start, interesting characters,intelligent and great fun.’

‘What a sequel! I just couldn’t putthis down... Have no fear this thriller is every bit as grippingas Dirty Geese…'

‘One of this year’s standout reads’

‘Essential Reading’ —The LondonStandard

‘Gripping’ —Closer Magazine

‘A gripping political thriller’ —Closer Magazine Must-Read pick

‘Intelligent,fascinating, and alarming’ —Literary Review

‘The main interest in this intelligent, fascinating andalarming novel comes from its demonstration of how Parliament works – thenegotiations, deals and deceits – and the many opportunities for corruptionthere.’ —Literary Review

‘Political corruption and big-techtrouble — this edgy thriller teems with secrets, lies, AI menace, and the buzzof a race against time.’ —Love Reading

‘Gilmond is a master of suspense… The pacing is fast-paced,and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until thevery end.’ —whatsgoodtodo.com

‘Palisade is a well-crafted thriller that doesn’t let up.The dangers are clear and present, reflecting so many of our current anxietiesand fears. The next novel in the series, Divinity Games, cannot come soonenough.’ —Precarious Gothic Blog

‘Palisade is filled with intrigue, action and twists aplentymaking it a brilliant read from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to seewhat’s next!’ —BookswithDanSamEnd

‘Twist, turns, a cracking plot,truly fabulous characters, and themes to ponder make this another winner fromLou Gilmond, and yet again a book that makes my books of the year list. And ifcliff-hangers to die for are your bag, then this is something prettyspecial...’ —Brown Flopsy Blog

‘a compulsive, slick and exhilarating read’ ‘hard toput down, tension fuelled and adrenaline driven read.’ ‘One of the bestpolitical thrillers you will read this year, pulsating and heart pounding read’—AMW Book Reviews, Andy Wormald / AMWBooks

‘A frightening picture of the “art of the possible” when itcomes to AI… Gilmond’s grasp of the inner workings of Parliament and governmentand the state of Britain today… brings Palisade and, indeed, Esme Kanha andHarry Colbey to life in glorious Technicolor. —Matt Craig, ReaderDad

‘If you like a political thriller then grab a copy of this.All of the characters in this are relatable and believable… I can’t wait toread the next book to see how things go next.’ —Jackie’s ReadingCorner

‘A gripping, twisty thriller which is frightening as itcould become reality… If you are a fan of clever, crime fiction then you needto read this book!’ —Over the Rainbow

‘Captivating and had me hooked until the end…I thoroughlyenjoyed this fast-paced political thriller. I can not wait to read more fromGilmond. I highly recommend it.’ —fantasybookcraz_mum

‘It was the AI aspect of this book that initially drew mein. However the politics and AI together in this book make such a perfectcombination.’ —Thrillers, Chillers, and Killers

‘A really cracking read... Thisseries is so darned good! —Glynis Railton, @railtontownfie1

Lou Gilmond is a writer of fiction and non-fiction based in Oxford, UK.

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