Millennium People

A psychological thriller about class and revolution

J G Ballard author Iain Sinclair editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:7th Jun '04

Should be back in stock very soon

Millennium People cover

A psychologist investigates the death of his ex-wife, uncovering a middle-class rebellion in Millennium People that disrupts London’s social order.

In Millennium People, a violent rebellion erupts among London's middle classes, shaking the very foundations of society. The narrative follows psychologist David Markham, who finds himself drawn into a chaotic world after a tragic event. When a bomb explosion at Heathrow airport claims the life of his ex-wife, Markham embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind her death. This personal quest leads him to infiltrate a clandestine group of middle-class revolutionaries who are orchestrating a dramatic insurrection from the plush surroundings of Chelsea Marina.

As Markham delves deeper into this unsettling underworld, he becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of these disillusioned individuals. The rebellion is not just a backdrop; it reflects their frustrations and yearnings for change in a society that they feel has left them behind. The tension escalates as the insurrection spreads, causing panic and chaos throughout the capital, forcing Markham to confront both the external turmoil and his internal struggles.

Millennium People intricately weaves themes of loss, identity, and societal upheaval, ultimately questioning what it means to belong in a world that is rapidly changing. Through Markham's eyes, readers witness the complexities of a movement that challenges the status quo, leading to profound revelations about human nature and the desire for connection amidst chaos.

‘Unsettling and subversive … terrifically good’ Sunday Times

'Terrifying and strangely haunting … A riveting work from a writer of rare imaginative largesse, a bearer of bad tidings, unforgettably told' Daily Telegraph

'Wonderfully warped, blackly comic … written with Ballard's customary panache, its potent mix of sex, violence and radicalism will keep his fans happy’ Economist

‘Ballard’s instinct for the future is unnerving … Very few writers possess this kind of intelligence: to use it with such wit is almost criminal’ Independent on Sunday

‘The terrifying thing about Ballard is his logic; is this science fiction or history written ahead of its time?’ Len Deighton

ISBN: 9780006551614

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: 300g

320 pages