- Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Books USA (July 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 030727859X
- ISBN-13: 978-0307278593
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 2.6 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 483,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Sometimes--not very often--a debut novel comes along which marks out a new writer as a consummate craftsman, seemingly fully formed with that first book. The Traveller is such a book; the mysterious John Twelve Hawks is such a writer (his publishers give no information about him, except that he ‘lives off the grid’).
The first thing that strikes the reader about this unusual novel is its ambitious panoply, which is as exuberantly international as one could wish, moving through a vividly realised Prague, London and Los Angeles. His characters are disparate but characterised with great individuality, such as the brothers Gabriel and Michael Corrigan, who have been brought up in Los Angeles under the mesmerising spell of their fey father; he appears to possess certain unnatural powers. After he dies a violent death, the brothers vanish off the grid of society, living in a clandestine underworld. Meanwhile, in London, Maya is a self-possessed young woman whose everyday life conceals a strange secret: she is the last of a dynasty whose responsibility is to protect those in the human race who are differently gifted. She is called to Prague by her sick father, and learns about Gabriel and Michael, whose lives are now in serious danger. In California, a desperate race against time begins: who will track down the brothers first--the protective Maya or the murderous Boone?
Readers tired of the parochial thriller that has held sway in Britain for so long will embrace this intoxicating (if outrageously unlikely) novel with open arms. True, a certain suspension of disbelief is required, but Twelve Hawks is the kind of writer who is able to persuade even the most sceptical among us. A remarkable debut.
--Barry Forshaw
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
New York Times
‘Page-turningly swift with a cliff-hanger ending…A cyber 1984’
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I liked the premise of someone able to live 'off the grid' and was surprised that not only does the main character achieve this but so does the author. I hope he writes a book on this too.
A riveting read that did grip me as a genuine page turner despite one or two characters not warranting the attention they got. Didn't realise as I was reading The Traveller that sequels are planned, but am already looking forward to these.
If these sequels cover in greater details the worlds secret history and the organisations behind the veil then I would imagine I will be gripped by these too.
A riveting read that did grip me as a genuine page turner despite one or two characters not warranting the attention they got. Didn't realise as I was reading The Traveller that sequels are planned, but am already looking forward to these.
If these sequels cover in greater details the worlds secret history and the organisations behind the veil then I would imagine I will be gripped by these too.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Easily got hooked on this book, the descriptions and story lines are just incredible. Each chapter even manages to draw you in even more, and I found it hard to put the book down. A book worth making into a movie trilogy. Already purchased 3 copies for my close friends.
The story line enables the reader to question the world we live in, and how easily we are led by the powers in charge, and also how easily we are quick to believe certain things we are told.
John Twelve Hawks has a hard job ahead of him with the trilogy. Very eager for the trilogy and I will be the first in line to buy them, a must for my collection.
The story line enables the reader to question the world we live in, and how easily we are led by the powers in charge, and also how easily we are quick to believe certain things we are told.
John Twelve Hawks has a hard job ahead of him with the trilogy. Very eager for the trilogy and I will be the first in line to buy them, a must for my collection.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book on holiday and couldn't put it down. It's a pity that it doesn't make it more clear that its a trilogy but the story itself is excellent.
It revolves around the IT culture we live in today and poses many questions about our liberty and freedom in an updated Orwellian 1984 style. Focusing on Govt and Big business abiltity to use and control huge amounts of personal information without the publics knowledge via modern computing technology.
Although this is fiction and includes an element of "fantasy" it is perhaps to close to the truth for comfort with the speed of computer advancement. It's well written and fast paced and an enjoyable read.
It revolves around the IT culture we live in today and poses many questions about our liberty and freedom in an updated Orwellian 1984 style. Focusing on Govt and Big business abiltity to use and control huge amounts of personal information without the publics knowledge via modern computing technology.
Although this is fiction and includes an element of "fantasy" it is perhaps to close to the truth for comfort with the speed of computer advancement. It's well written and fast paced and an enjoyable read.
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Excellent read, I recommend this to all of the action lovers and government conspiracist out there, even better because of the mysterious writer. Should make a film of this.
Published 8 months ago by Sando
Gripping book
I wasn't sure what to think of this book before I got it. The reviews were good but the author seemed a bit quirky. BUT the book is brilliant and it is difficult to put down. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Seanus
Terrible
Probably one of the worst books I've ever read. This author makes Dan Brown look good. Surely there must be better authors that publishing houses could throw money at?
Published 15 months ago by M. Worley
The Traveller
After reading The Traveller I simply couldn't wait for the next book in this trilogy. The development of the story is riveting and you simply cannot put the book down. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Katlovesbooks
Don't buy this book!
I gave this book 1 star because i did'nt have the option of giving it none.
I read the back of this book and thought it sounded not to bad, i'm not a big science fiction fan... Read more
I read the back of this book and thought it sounded not to bad, i'm not a big science fiction fan... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Monkeyroy
The Traveller
It is often the case that fiction can give us a greater insight into the reality of the world we live in than non fiction. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Mr. J. E. Smith
A ripping yarn and socio-politically resonant as well!
This is one of those books that polarizes opinion in a big way - you either love it or hate it. I personally loved it. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Simple Simon
An intriguing and gripping read
I don't usually go for this sort of sci-fi/fantasy book, but found it on a bookshelf while I was on holiday so thought I'd give it a go - and was very glad I did. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by ClaireBearBean
But I would walk 500 miles...
After reading some of these negative reviews I had to scratch my head and seriously consider that I may have just read a different book entirely. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Rohan Diego
Rubbish
What a load of rubbish.. And that's exactly how the book ended up. I ripped it up and threw it way to save anyone I know suffering through the mindless drivel.
Published on 29 July 2009 by Mr. Kevin Moore
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