On The Third Day
A gripping tale of survival in a collapsing society
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:12th May '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
In a world on the brink of collapse, On The Third Day explores humanity's struggle against a violent, deadly disease that changes everything.
In On The Third Day, society teeters on the edge of collapse, as the Old World fades and a new, terrifying reality emerges. A deadly disease sweeps across the land, transforming once-peaceful individuals into violent threats. As chaos reigns, trust erodes, and the lines between friend and foe blur, the struggle for survival becomes increasingly desperate. The narrative captures the raw emotions and primal instincts that surface in the face of such overwhelming fear.
The gripping tale unfolds in a world devoid of rules, where the familiar becomes unrecognizable. As communities disintegrate, the characters grapple with the uncertainty of who will succumb to the disease and who will remain unscathed. The story delves deep into the psyche of humanity, exploring themes of paranoia, betrayal, and the instinct to survive against all odds. The vivid imagery and intense character development draw readers into this harrowing landscape.
On The Third Day stands as a powerful commentary on the fragility of civilization and the darkness that lurks within us all. It serves as a haunting reminder of the terrors that can arise in the 21st century. Readers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate this apocalyptic world, where hope and despair coexist in a delicate balance.
Thomas explores some promising premises... a brooding atmosphere of fear permeates his novel in a constant drizzle of menace * Yorkshire Post *
Thomas effectively details the breakdown of established codes of behaviour and the depths of depravity to which humanity can sink... a gripping story * Guardian *
This bleak scary and frequently moving novel has a lot of life in it * SFX Magazine *
A talent worth watching * Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller *
Thomas shakes concepts of 'normality' to the core. It is a challenge indeed for an author to capture authentic teenage dialogue... compelling subject matter * Independent on Sunday *
ISBN: 9780552774963
Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 38mm
Weight: 430g
640 pages