{"product_id":"9781785126086","title":"The Kill Switch : The brand-new explosive 2026 thriller from the bestselling UK political journalist","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Robert Peston\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEspionage \u0026amp; spy thriller\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 16 July 2026 by Bonnier Books Ltd (Zaffre) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Gil Peck' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e163 x 242 x 33 | 560g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of The Whistleblower that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'HOUSE OF CARDS MEETS SEVERANCE IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' - ED BALLS'A scintillating, edge-of-the-seat read' - RADIO TIMESJournalist Gil Peck has spent decades breaking stories about Britain's political elites, shining a light on the darkest corners of Whitehall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when the Prime Minister, Stella Barnsbury, collapses during an interview on his podcast he finds himself at the centre of the scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin 48 hours, the Prime Minister is dead. And when foul play is confirmed, Gil and his partner Jess - the last civilians to see Stella alive - become the prime suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith everything on the line, Gil and Jess investigate the government's shadowy contract with a global tech giant - a deal that collapsed in the lead up to Stella's assassination. Was it just another government U-turn, motive for murder - or worse?In a brave new world of megalomaniac technocrats, malevolent AI super-intelligence and cutting-edge brain implants, Gil must confront a deadly, age-old question: how far will some go in the name of progress . . . and profit?PRAISE FOR THE GIL PECK SERIES:'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES'Compelling' - THE SUN\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57460464288119,"sku":"9781785126086","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781785126086.jpg?v=1789572709","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9781785126086","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}