The Space Between Us: This year's most life-affirming, awe-inspiring read

Description: The Space Between Us by Doug Johnstone Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description When three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, theyre convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach … an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotlands most revered authors…**Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** Publisher Description When three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, theyre convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach … an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotlands most revered authors… **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels … science fiction gains a new author Derek B Miller If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure its this one Nina Pottell, Prima The main characters, their lives and their struggles, are portrayed very vividly. I was straight into this, just like a thriller Ivo Graham on Between the Covers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connecting will change everything… Lennox is a troubled teenager with no family. Ava is eight months pregnant and fleeing her abusive husband. Heather is a grieving mother and cancer sufferer. They dont know each other, but when a meteor streaks over Edinburgh, all three suffer instant, catastrophic strokes... ...only to wake up the following day in hospital, miraculously recovered. When news reaches them of an octopus-like creature washed up on the shore near where the meteor came to earth, Lennox senses that some extra-terrestrial force is at play. With the help of Ava, Heather and a journalist, Ewan, he rescues the creature they call Sandy and goes on the run. But they arent the only ones with an interest in the alien … close behind are Avas husband, the police and a government unit who wants to capture the creature, at all costs. And Sandys arrival may have implications beyond anything anyone could imagine… –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This had all the makings of a film … such relatable characters. Writing a story about a mixed-race boy in the care system and two women so brilliantly is so impressive Sunetra Sarker on Between the Covers So readable and accessible … I was really rooting for the characters Alan Davies on Between the Covers A gateway book to SciFi … I loved it Sara Cox on Between the Covers A sci-fi novel that is as moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park again Mark Billingham A delicious, demanding departure from Doug Johnstone Val McDermid Science fiction may be a departure for Johnstone, but hes approached it like the crime thrillers that made his name, prioritising pace, tension and high stakes … a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective, and a celebration of our capacity to connect with one another, shot through with vivid characters and a sense of wonder Herald Scotland An entertaining, fast-paced story of first contact … well told, with relatable characters and important themes making for an emotionally engaging read Guardian A gloriously hopeful story and a perfect road trip movie just waiting to be made … I cant recommend this highly enough James Oswald An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding for our instinctual need to connect Rachelle Atalla Johnstones mesmeric story artfully puts Scotland centre stage in a sci-fi drama that is as much about the smallness of mankind and the importance of kinship … Pay attention, Steven Spielberg! This could be your next film Marnie Riches A clever and unusual read … I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed Susi Holliday Doug Johnstone held me spellbound with this mesmerising tale of wonder and hope Marion Todd A heart-warming, fast-paced, often tense look at friendships that surpass all boundaries, and an exploration of the very basic need for connection and a place to belong … divine Jen Meds Book Reviews What readers are saying ***** I wish I could adequately convey how much I loved this book A beautiful story … it brought me to tears A masterpiece … compassionate, full of love and hope An out-of-this-world, mesmerising first-contact story about the striking importance and impact of true connection Riveting High stakes, high adrenaline and somehow so gentle and moving. This is one of the most beautiful, extraordinary books Ive ever read I dont think Ill ever forget these characters Author Biography Doug Johnstone is the author of twelve novels, most recently The Great Silence, the third in the Skelfs series, which has been optioned for TV. In 2021,The Big Chill, the second in the series, was longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. In 2020, A Dark Matter, the first in the series, was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year and the Capital Crime Amazon Publishing Independent Voice Book of the Year award. Black Hearts (Book four), will be published in 2022. Several of his books have been best sellers and award winners, and his work has been praised by the likes of Val McDermid, Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin. Hes taught creative writing and been writer in residence at various institutions, and has been an arts journalist for twenty years. Doug is a songwriter and musician with five albums and three EPs released, and he plays drums for the Fun Lovin Crime Writers, a band of crime writers. Hes also player-manager of the Scotland Writers Football Club. He lives in Edinburgh. Details ISBN 1914585445 ISBN-13 9781914585449 Title The Space Between Us Author Doug Johnstone Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 300 Publisher Orenda Books GE_Item_ID:140658870; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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