In "The Minders" by John Marrs, the story revolves around five individuals who are implanted with government secrets in their brains to prevent cyberterrorism. As the plot unfolds, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of lies, conspiracies, and danger, all while navigating a world where technology reigns supreme. Marrs skillfully weaves a tale of suspense and complexity, exploring themes of privacy, control, and the consequences of meddling with people's minds. The narrative is fast-paced, engaging, and filled with unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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Content warnings include themes of government conspiracy, psychological tension, and the potential for violence.
From The Publisher:
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 selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.
Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.
But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect…
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2 comment(s)
I loved this and was very fast paced. Kept me wondering the whole time what the hell was going on. Really enjoy books set in a not so far off future….perhaps
SYNOPSIS
Set in the UK.
With fear of nation security and cyber terrorism, people, called Minders, have classified information implanted into their brains.
Although it isn’t advertised as a sequel, it is apparently set in same world as Mars’ previous novels, The One & The Passengers.
MY THOUGHTS
I had at least read The One, but based on what I have seen others write, I think this likely would have been better if I also read The Passengers first, too.
This is the third book I’ve read by Mars, and my first two reads by him were both 4-5 stars each. Unfortunately, this is the weakest one I have read by him so far.
The premise was cool, but I didn’t particularly connect with any of the characters. It was an overwhelmingly meh / okay read. Nothing very memorable about it. Ending wasn’t great.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️💫2.5 stars. I have read 2 others by Mars, and I gave those both 4-5 stars. This one was least favorite Mars read for me so far.
What can you read after
The Minders?
About the Author:
John Marrs is the author of The One which is being made into a 10 part Netflix series, The Good Samaritan, Her Last Move, When You Disappeared, and Welcome to Wherever You Are. Until recently, he worked for twenty-five years as a freelance…
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