The Minders by John Marrs

Pull up a chair by the window. This one’s a page-turner, and you won’t want to be interrupted.

In this electrifying near-future thriller, five strangers guard government secrets, but only four can be trusted.

In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into. So a unique government initiative has been born.

Five ordinary people have been chosen to become Minders, the latest weapon against cyberterrorism. Through a revolutionary medical procedure, the country’s most classified information has been taken offline and rewritten as genetic code, implanted inside their heads.

Together, the five know every secret. Every government lie, every conspiracy theory, every cover-up. In return, they’re handed the chance to leave their old lives behind and start fresh with a clean slate.

But not everyone should be trusted. Especially when each of them has secrets of their own they’ll do anything to protect.

From the mind behind The One (a Netflix hit), John Marrs delivers a twisty, propulsive tale that asks a chilling question: what happens when the safest place to hide a secret is inside a human being?

If you love thrillers that blur the line between the technology of tomorrow and the flaws of human nature, this belongs on your shelf. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror and anyone who reads with the light on.

Grab a copy, find your cozy corner, and let the salt air and the suspense do the rest. We think you’ll tear through it in a weekend.

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