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The Carrier

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Pub Date 2 Jul 2026 | Archive Date 2 Jul 2026


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HOW MUCH IS YOUR SUFFERING WORTH?

'Timely, innovative and fantastically compelling.' PANDORA SYKES

'Your next must read.' - Cosmopolitan UK

The unmissable, thought-provoking new dystopian thriller, perfect for fans of VOX, The Power, and The School for Good Mothers.


Why should you suffer when she can do it for you?

A revolutionary company can free you from your unwanted emotions. Jealousy, grief, despair. If you can afford to, you need never feel them again.

In your place is a Carrier – a woman who is paid to process your pain. In a world full of suffering, there is no shortage of demand.

But this company has secrets. The true cost of your freedom is a Carrier’s life.

Would you let her pay the price?

Readers LOVE The Carrier:

'Gripping.' - Vogue

'A clever debut.' - The Times

'Ideal summer reading.' - New Scientist

'Thought provoking.' - The Guardian

'Unsettling.' - The Independent

Felt like I was in an episode of Black Mirror…had me hooked from the beginning’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Wow!! This was a mind blowing...fast paced, addictive, insightful and thought provoking.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Gripping...loved the ending.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The best sort of sci-fi where the near future seems scarily credible.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A propulsive thriller you'll remember long after the last page.' ASIA MACKAY, author of A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage

'A breath-taking debut and essential reading for our times.' EMILY BUCHANAN, author of Send Flowers

'Holds no punches - a fast-paced, prescient novel.' JODIE MATTHEWS, author of Meet Me at the Surface

'An acute allegory for emotional labour, and the subtle yet oppressive toll this gendered reality takes on our lives and bodies.' RACHEL DONALD, author of Her Body, Our Choice

'I finished this novel in one weekend - loved it.' MARIE O'HARE, author of I Know Where You Buried Your Husband

HOW MUCH IS YOUR SUFFERING WORTH?

'Timely, innovative and fantastically compelling.' PANDORA SYKES

'Your next must read.' - Cosmopolitan UK

The unmissable, thought-provoking new dystopian thriller...

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EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780857508126
PRICE £18.99 (GBP)
PAGES 448

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In this speculative novel, negative emotions can be removed from the body and experienced by somebody else, a Carrier, for a fee. The narrative follows Viv who works for Eudaimonia. She is a loyal employee who believes she is making a positive difference until she witnesses something that makes her rethink it all.

This was a compelling read confronting issues such as feminism, emotional labour and wealth inequality. It is an interesting read that prompts reflection.

I would recommend this for fans of dystopian and speculative fiction.

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Really enjoyed this immersive read. Despite its futuristic premise, the story feels timeless - the best sort of sci-fi where the near future seems scarily credible. I empathised with Viv’s character quickly and rooted for her all the way through. I’d definitely recommend this for anyone who has enjoyed The Handmaid’s Tale as another thought-provoking read which makes you think about gender roles and how they continue to shift at the cross-section with technological advancement. Although the story was bleak at times, the ending felt hopeful and satisfying.

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