Proximity: A gripping near future crime thriller
About this ebook
'A vision of the future that both chills and entertains.’ Jake Kerridge (Sunday Express Magazine)
You can’t get away with anything. Least of all murder.
DI Clive Lussac has forgotten how to do his job. Ten years of embedded technology – ‘iMe’ – has led to complete control and the eradication of crime.
Then the impossible happens. A body is found, and the killer is untraceable.
With new partner Zoe Jordan, Clive must re-sharpen his detective skills and find the killer without technology, before time runs out for the next victim…
Proximity is perfect for fans of the Black Mirror TV series, Peter James, Stephen King, John Marrs, Ray Bradbury and Steve Cavanagh.
The iMe series are fast paced crime thrillers set in an eerily believable near future world. Starring Detective Inspector Clive Lussac - think Roy Grace meets Black Mirror.
Book 1 - Proximity
Book 2 - No Signal
Each book can be read as a stand-alone novel.
‘A BUREAUCRAT navigating the pandemic would chew their right arm off for an iMe…Even now, tech is being made the seems like a precursor to the iMe’ New Scientist
Praise for Proximity:
‘a fast-paced and riveting plot that twists and teases with the high stakes and flashes of violence that electrify the genre.’ SciFiNow
‘Tugwell brings to life his exhilarating and provocative debut crime thriller with a twist.’ The Malestrom, 4 of the Best Beach Reads: Summer 2019
‘An ingenious and highly plausible look at crime in a future with 100% surveillance’ Claire McGowan, Best selling author
‘Very topical, terrifying, perfect concept for a crime novel’ Stav Sherez, Award winning author
‘Darkly twisted crime novel in a future that seems to grow closer every day. Fantastically imaginative and gripping.’ Angela Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author
5* Review ’The writing hurtles along like a runaway train and you can barely pause for breath. What renders it original and ingenious is the background of embedded technology called ‘iMe’ (how perfect is that?!) It’s a crime thriller and it is very thrilling.' Gill Chedgey (NB Magazine)
5* Review ‘I must admit that I finished the book with a prayer that I will never see something like iMe in my lifetime - the idea is just too terrifying’ Breakaway Reviewers
‘5*s from me as the storyline is brilliant…Plenty of discussion topics here for bookclubs!’ EmmabBooks
'Proximity hits hard and cold right to the heart of what could be our future, and this knowledge makes this book one of the scariest I have ever read. I don’t care for horror. Just give me a speculative novel shaping a future so realistic I don’t even need to close my eyes to imagine it, and I’m sold. Sold and freaked out. Jem Tugwell’s outstanding description of years to close to ours to my taste left me speechless.’ Meggy Chocolate’n’Waffles
'A brilliant book, an excellent thriller and 100% entertaining. Highly recommended. Really can’t wait for a follow up! Genius.’ Books from Dusk Till Dawn
'An enjoyable and somewhat unnerving peek at what technology could be like in our future. “Proximity” is fast-paced, imaginative and could easily be featured as the next episode of “Black Mirror”. It’s a big 5 stars from me!' What Rebecca's Read
'You won’t be able to put Proximity down, and you’ll be happy about it.' Dorset Book Detective
What some of the Amazon readers are saying:
5* 'Big Brother on steroids'
5* ‘This is a really creative idea expertly executed in a fast paced thriller you won't be able to put down!’
5* ‘What a fantastic read. Great story. Great pace. Great drama and suspense.'
5* ‘Outstanding. I couldn't set it down…’
5* ‘Enthralling and thrilling story left me always wanting to read 'one more chapter.'
5* ‘Great characters, chilling prediction of our near future, and an excellent plot interwoven into a real page turner!