Locked In

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Pub Date 1 May 2022 | Archive Date 22 May 2022

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★★★ Strap in for the latest novel in Burrows' Who's In Control? thriller series ★★★

London.

A massive explosion leaves 11 people dead, hundreds critically injured and one man in a deep coma.

David cannot speak. He cannot move. He cannot see.

But he can hear.

The police are desperate for answers. Hospital doctors need to save lives. The media are in a frenzy. And politicians want to make the whole thing go away.

Amongst the noise and fierce disputes around him and his future, David discovers the truth about what really happened.

It is worse than anyone could have imagined.

What he learns could bring justice to the victims.

But who was really to blame?

If you're willing to have your beliefs and assumptions rocked to the core, then close the door, turn on the bedside light and strap in for this page turning read.

Find yourself immersed in another claustrophobic thriller, from the award winning author of Portico and The Illustrator's Daughter. Locked In is the fifth book in Gideon Burrows' Who's In Control? series.

★★★ Strap in for the latest novel in Burrows' Who's In Control? thriller series ★★★

London.

A massive explosion leaves 11 people dead, hundreds critically injured and one man in a deep coma.

David...


Advance Praise

For Portico

“Portico is a thought-provoking thriller. I’m already casting the film version in my mind.” ★★★★★ Goodreads

“Pacy, thrilling, suspenseful and complex to keep your attention… this is a must-read for anyone who likes intelligently-written thrillers – political, techno, or otherwise.” ★★★★★ Amazon

“The best of this genre I have read for a long time.” *★★★★★ Amazon

For The Illustrator's Daughter

“I finished this book and then went to give my children a big kiss and hug.” ★★★★★ Amazon

“A brilliant book. Couldn’t put it down.” ★★★★★ Amazon

This book took my breath away. Absolutely couldn’t put it down. Beautifully written, it explores some hugely emotional issues with honesty and grace. Can absolutely recommend.” ★★★★★ Amazon

“Honest, heartbreaking and unputdownable.” ★★★★★ Amazon

For The Spiral

“Creepy and claustrophobic.” Andy MacDonald

"Recommended to all who love a bit of creeping dread in their lives." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon

"Another superb story from an emerging author." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon

For Portico

“Portico is a thought-provoking thriller. I’m already casting the film version in my mind.” ★★★★★ Goodreads

“Pacy, thrilling, suspenseful and complex to keep your attention… this is a...


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It was a great mystery. I couldn’t have judged the murderer at all. The writing style was quite unique and I loved how the story was presented. The ending was one of the most satisfying ones I’ve ever read and it’s one of the best books of 2022 for sure

5 stars!!!

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Locked In is the next in this gripping and very unique series. Each book in this series has been thought provoking and has stayed with me long after I have turned the last page. This book does not disappoint either. A great mystery thriller with an ending that blew me away. Loved it!!!!

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A thought-provoking and gripping read that I really enjoyed. The writing style is original and unlike other styles that I have read, and although it take me a while to get used to, I really liked it. The story was engaging and compelling and I couldn't put the book down. Twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing right until the very end, and the ending blew me away. I loved it.

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David is hurt in an explosion that kills 11 people. David is in a coma. David may not be able to speak but he can hear - and soon he will discover what happened, and why, and who is to blame, and what will become of him. Imagine hearing but not being able to do anything.

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I haven't read any other book like this it is a quick paced thriller, I really connected with the characters. Overall a great read 4/5 stars

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Locked in by Gideon Burrows.
A massive explosion leaves 11 people dead, hundreds critically injured and one man in a deep coma.David cannot speak. He cannot move. He cannot see. But he can hear.
Brilliant read. What a start. Couldn't put it down. This was a gripping read. 5*.

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Thank you NetGalley, Gideon Burrows and BooksGoSocial for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
This book is read from a POV of a man in coma whom everyone presumes can't hear, feel and think but isn't. A victim of the bombing he tries to remember how he got to the pride parade where the bombing took place.
This book was a really controversial and personal read I still don't know how I feel about it but it was an epic read.
I love how the subjects were approached from all sides and it gives so much room for thought.
It contains LGBTQ representation, terrorism, islamaphobia, homophobia and gay conversion therapy.

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I received this book from NetGalley

There is an explosion that kills 11 people and David who survives is in a coma. He can't speak or respond but he can hear everything around him. He can't remember how and why he was at the pride parade where the bombing was. It is kind of freaky thinking of someone being in that situation where they can hear but can't communicate to those visiting him

I enjoyed this story and was a pretty quick read

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Great plot to get yourself lost in, this one is so different to anything I’d read before. This book has everything. A real fast paced thriller. Will get your heart racing on more than one occasion. Very well written. Highly recommend this book

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This was a fast paced thrilled that kept me engaged and needing to know more! Gideon did an amazing job and I cannot wait to read more of his work!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I'll admit at first glance this isn't a book that I would typically go for bit after reading the premise and after what we have all lived through the past 3 years this book just felt so relevant and original.

I was literally engaged from the very beginning and read it in one sitting, not wanting to walk away until I knew how everything planned out.

'David' has been injured in a massive explosion which killed 11 others, he may have survived but he is now in a coma unable to move, speak, communicate in any way BUT he can still hear everything going on around him.

*I won't go into any real detail as it would definitely ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it*

The whole storyline was presented in such a unique way that it held my attention throughout, I found it extremely thought provoking and it really stirred up questions about how it would feel to be in that persons shoes.

There are so many topics touched upon within the story including racism, homophobia, terrorism, hate crimes and abuse but each were dealt with sensitively and in a way that actually made you think about the topics being spoken about.

I loved the way that the investigation is dealt with more by news updates than the usual police interviews etc. At times I could envisage being David and lying there listening to the TV news coverage and the people around talking progress into the investigation.

The only reason I have given a 4* instead of the 5* it so nearly deserved is the ending, it felt so flat after the emotion that had been ridden throughout the rest of the book.

Many thanks to netgalley and Books Go Social for the ARC.

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This was CREEPY! A really emotional and tense read that had me holding my breath at times. Truly loved the storyline for this one, a unique and tense read for a thriller fan like me!

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