Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And its the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . . Bold in scale and meticulously researched, Never makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial -- Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021 I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite The Godfather, but it comes pretty close -- Daily Express A master storyteller, Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe. * The i * An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe -- Press Association syndicated review Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . Never is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve -- Washington Post Superstar novelist Ken Folletts what-if political thriller . . . is so exciting and so plausible you wont want to look away -- Apple Books Best Book of the Month Settle in for a thrilling ride -- CNN.com Folletts story captivates -- Christian Science Monitor A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort. Youll be so absorbed in the story threads that youll follow them anywhere and youll suddenly realize youve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, its great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility -- Kirkus Reviews starred review Absolutely compelling . . . A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller -- Booklist Terrific . . . A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre -- Publishers Weekly starred review [ Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . Shocking to the very last page * Sunday Express * Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of dazzling storytelling, Follett brings his extraordinary visionary talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel. * Lancashire Evening Post * A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War * Choice Magazine * Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride! * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
