Never

Probably his best yet -- Stephen King, author of 'Salem's Lot, Misery and Holly

Ken Follett has never been short of ambition. And it’s the global scope and vast multinational cast that chiefly impress in Never, his return to contemporary storytelling . . . Bold in scale and meticulously researched, Never makes other international spy novels appear timid, lazy and parochial -- Sunday Times Thriller of the Month November 2021

I couldn't put it down . . . terrifying read . . . masterful detail . . . It's a stunning thriller and one of the most compelling reads of the year. It's not quite The Godfather, but it comes pretty close -- Daily Express

A master storyteller, Follett has created a tale vast in scale, yet richly detailed, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe. ― The i

An ambitious and compelling narrative, exploring the consequences of international power plays and the chilling imminence of global catastrophe -- Press Association syndicated review

Urgent and fiercely compelling . . . Never is first-rate entertainment that has something important to say. It deserves the popular success it will almost certainly achieve ― Washington Post

Superstar novelist Ken Follett’s what-if political thriller . . . is so exciting – and so plausible – you won’t want to look away -- Apple Books Best Book of the Month

Settle in for a thrilling ride ― CNN.com

Follett’s story captivates ― Christian Science Monitor

A complex, scary thriller that feels too plausible for comfort. You’ll be so absorbed in the story threads that you’ll follow them anywhere – and you’ll suddenly realize you’ve read hundreds of pages . . . On one level, it’s great entertainment; on another, a window into a sobering possibility -- Kirkus Reviews starred review

Absolutely compelling . . . A smart, scary, and all-too-plausible thriller ― Booklist

Terrific . . . A powerful, commanding performance from one of the top writers in the genre -- Publishers Weekly starred review

Follett] weaves a web of intrigue . . . Shocking to the very last page ― Sunday Express

Taking readers on a thrilling, rollercoaster ride through 800 pages of dazzling storytelling, Follett brings his extraordinary visionary talents to this powerful and far-reaching novel ― Lancashire Evening Post

A pacey, character-driven thriller set against the backdrop of an imminent Third World War ― Choice Magazine

Told in Follett's hallmark widescreen style, the blockbuster thriller is packed with memorable characters and global politics, it's a nail-biting ride! ― Peterborough Evening Telegraph