End of Story: The addictive, unputdownable thriller with a twist that will blow your mind

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'Absolutely show-stopping' JANICE HALLETT 'Unputdownable' SOPHIE HANNAH 'So intense! So gripping!' B.P. WALTER 'A tour-de-force' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Wow!' CHRISTINA DALCHER 'Enthralling and incredibly clever' C.J. TUDOR 'Brilliantly terrifying ' B.A. PARIS 'Blew my mind' JANE CORRY 'A drop-the-book twist' TAMMY COHEN 'I adored it' AMANDA PROWSE 'Devastatingly good' CLAIRE ALLAN 'A highlight of the year' CULTUREFLY 'Ingenious' SFX 'Compelling and chilling' HEAT 'Fascinating' BEST

YOU MIGHT KNOW HOW THIS STORY BEGINS. BUT YOU WILL NEVER GUESS HOW IT ENDS . . .

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WARNING: READING THIS BOOK HAS BEEN BANNED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Once upon a time, there was a writer named Fern.

She was a bestseller. An award-winner. Loved by readers and critics alike. With her words, she changed the world.

Until her story took a turn.

Now Fern is a cleaner in a hospital. Condemned to anonymity. Because reading books is now a crime.

Only, Fern doesn't plan on going down without a fight. She'll keep writing, no matter the consequences. She will make her voice heard.

Because Fern's story is only beginning.

BUT CAN YOU GUESS HOW IT WILL END

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READERS LOVE END OF STORY . . .

'End of Story is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. Filled to the brim with twists and a captivating plot, this one is sure to keep readers hooked.' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'It's actually hard to find words for how brilliant End of Story is' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'What a fantastic book, I really didn't see the twist coming but oh my gosh!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'Without question one of my books of the year' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'Louise Swanson is an absolute force to be reckoned with in the world of books. End of Story is one of those novels I will not be forgetting in a hurry.' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'Never mind the fact that I'm usually not that big of a dystopia fan, and never mind the fact that I hardly ever read books set in the future... This book is a true masterpiece' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'I'm a bit flabbergasted after reading this. It wasn't what I was expecting; it was so much more' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'This absolutely amazing book is one of those that I believe everyone needs to read' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'In a word - End of Story is fantastic, and I will be shouting about how good it is to everyone I know. It's my book of the year for 2023 so far and a must-read for all lovers of fiction' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5*

'Wow, what have I just read I honestly could not put this book down, I read it in one sitting.'

Reviews

As much a ride as a read, this tense, paranoid thriller expands into something absolutely show-stopping. End of Story is a rare find indeed! Louise Swanson takes every expectation and defies it - to tell a breath-taking tale of humanity and redemption. -- Janice Hallett
Wow. Swanson gives us what few writers can- a thriller with heart. END OF STORY will undoubtedly be the hit of 2023! -- Christina Dalcher
A vast, playful, ingenious piece of literary legerdemain . . . It's a book as much about writing as about loss and hope . . . but Louise Swanson takes that idea to audacious extremes, finding real soul amongst the dream logic and textural trickery . . . Read it and make your own mind up, because the ride is certainly fun * SFX *
An unforgettable tour-de-force. Imaginative, terrifying, beautiful. Do not miss this one -- Chris Whitaker
Absolutely enthralling, incredibly clever, brutal and heartbreaking. This deserves to be the book everyone is talking about in 2023. I loved it. -- C.J. Tudor
This dystopia is as disturbing as it is fascinating -- Deirdre O'Brien * Best *
This richly imagined dystopian novel is an unsettling read * Woman's Own *
A compelling slice of chilling dystopia * Heat *
Unsettling, twisty, emotional, and so expertly written that you live every dark, discomforting moment with its protagonist. Not just a highlight of March, expect this book to be a highlight of the year. -- Culturefly
Compelling -- Crime Monthly
This is a book about the importance of storytelling, and it's little bit magic, a little bit dark, and a lot emotional. I adored it -- Amanda Prowse
Inventive, original, moving. END OF STORY has a unique premise and a heart-wrenching drop-the-book twist. -- Tammy Cohen
This beautifully-written book blew my mind. Takes 'What if' to a new level. -- Jane Corry
A sensually startling dystopia . . . unsettling - in the best possible sense! - the novel had me hooked from start to finish. Wonderfully original. -- Susannah Wise
Haunting, intriguing and dazzlingly original. This book will break your heart. -- Emma Haughton
Shocking, powerful, topical, and utterly compelling. -- John Marrs
A chilling and moving tale that will strike fear into the heart of every book lover. The ending blew me away. -- Mark Edwards
A shocking portrayal of a world undone. Swanson's writing is powerful and thought-provoking. A compelling read. -- Lauren North
A compelling novel with an intriguing premise and a genuine didn't-see-it-coming twist. It made me think about how we tell stories, how we occupy them and how stories can ultimately change us. -- Araminta Hall
A propulsive and incredibly creepy dystopian premise - I was hooked from the outset, and every twist was perfectly executed. A fantastic thriller -- Heather Darwent
Absolutely engrossing from the first page, END OF STORY pulled me in and held me there like the best stories do. Utterly compelling, chilling, and heartbreaking, Louise Swanson has achieved something very rare and very special with this book, it'll stay with me for a long time. I loved it. -- Beth Lewis
A masterpiece of storytelling, with a plot that relentlessly draws you in, and then twists and evolves into something utterly unexpected. Wrapped in one of the most original and deeply-realised storylines I have read in a long time, this genre-blending book hits breathtaking new heights in contemporary fiction -- Philippa East
Just finished this and oh wow... I could not put it down! Intriguing, captivating and utterly heartbreaking - such a brilliant book. -- Susi Holliday
End of Story is an infusion of dystopia and very real magic. It reaches straight for your heart, cast in a velvet glove and tears it out in an iron fist. Thunderous devastating. I loved every minute of it. -- Matt Wesolowski
Simply devastatingly good - I may need some time to recover -- Claire Allan
A story that shocks, enchants and terrifies, End of Story lures you in to its darkly captivating world then rips the rug out from under you and breaks your heart. Loved it. -- Eve Smith
Powerful and thought-provoking and quite unlike anything I've read before. Louise Beech is a fearless writer -- Laura Pearson
Compelling and engrossing dystopian fiction, with much food for thought -- S.E. Lynes
A terrifying portrait of a near future . . . Both thought-provoking and heartfelt, END OF STORY is a unique dystopian mystery about human connection amidst automation, renewal amidst defeat, and the power of writing -- Winnie M Li
A beautifully written dystopian tale which had me enthralled from the start with its terrifying vision of a world without fiction. Hugely imaginative, original, and ultimately incredibly moving, End of Story is a wonderful book with a cast of fascinating characters. Loved it. -- Amanda Jennings
A taut thriller with characters that are both heartbreakingly, and in some instances frighteningly real, and the twist at the end left me bereft, if not a little relieved. A remarkable, thought-provoking story that will stay with me for a long time. -- Eva Jordan
A bewitching and heartbreaking story about the power of fiction and redemption. Unlike anything else I've read - utterly breathtaking. -- Catherine Cooper
Will sear itself into your heart . . . A brilliant, original idea, powerfully executed and terrifyingly plausible. Prepare to be left speechless!

Author Bio

Louise Swanson is the penname of bestselling author Louise Beech, who has published eight novels with Orenda Books. Her work has previously been longlisted for the Not the Booker and Polari prizes and shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Award. She won Best's Book of the Year with her 2019 psychological thriller Call Me Star Girl. In April 2023, Louise will also publish her memoir Eighteen Seconds with Mardle Books. She blogs regularly on louisebeech.co.uk, and is on Twitter under the name @LouiseWriter.