Prophet by Helen Macdonald & Sin Blaché - Paperback

Short Description
Memories weaponised: Nostalgia turns deadly in this thriller.
Sunday Times bestseller blending sci-fi, noir, and romance.

Product Description 
Prophet unleashes a chilling high-concept thriller where happiest memories become lethal weapons. An American diner appears overnight in a British field, followed by toys, pets, and fairground rides from the past—each manifestation killing with overwhelming joy. Agents Sunil Rao and Adam Rubenstein race across secret labs and deserts to stop the Prophet weapon, confronting their haunted histories along the way.

Co-authored by H Is for Hawk's Helen Macdonald and debut novelist Sin Blaché, this Sunday Times bestseller fuses science fiction, noir suspense, and slow-burn queer romance. Neil Gaiman calls it fabulous proper science fiction, delivering pulse-pounding action with emotional depth that lingers.

Perfect for readers craving innovative storytelling that explores identity, loss, and human vulnerability. This genre-bending triumph offers premium thrills for sophisticated thriller enthusiasts seeking more than conventional suspense.

Key Features 

• Sunday Times bestselling sci-fi thriller with weaponised nostalgia plot

• Fusion of science fiction, noir, and queer romance elements

• Acclaimed collaboration by Helen Macdonald and Sin Blaché

• Praised by Neil Gaiman as fabulous science fiction

• 471 pages of high-stakes action and emotional resonance

Ideal For 

• Sci-fi thriller fans seeking innovative concepts

• Readers of H Is for Hawk and literary genre blends

• Lovers of character-driven suspense with romance

• Book clubs exploring modern speculative fiction

Specifications

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 471

• Weight: 590g

• Language: English

• Genre: Thriller

• Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House)