When strangers take part in a series of group suicides, everything suggests that a cult is to blame. How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member?
***Telegraph Book of the Year***
***Longlisted for Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award***
***Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020***
Heavy gusts of bedsit nihilism usher in this strange mystery weirdly page-turning Sunday Times
Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel Literary Review
Arguably the most original crime novel published this year Independent
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Nine suicides
One Cult
No leader
Nine people arrive one night on Chelsea Bridge. Theyve never met. But at the same time, they run, and leap to their deaths. Each of them received a letter in the post that morning, a pre-written suicide note, and a page containing only four words: Nothing important happened today.
That is how they knew they had been chosen to become a part of the People Of Choice: A mysterious suicide cult whose members have no knowledge of one another.
Thirty-two people on that train witness the event. Two of them will be next. By the morning, People Of Choice are appearing around the globe; it becomes a movement. A social media page that has lain dormant for four years suddenly has thousands of followers. The police are under pressure to find a link between the cult members, to locate a leader that does not seem to exist.
How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member?
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Cements Carver as one of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, hell have his own cult following Daily Express
At once fantastical and appallingly plausible this mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life Guardian
This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness Telegraph
Unlike anything else youll read this year Heat
Utterly mesmerising Crime Monthly
Delve into the chilling world of "Nothing Important Happened Today" by critically acclaimed author Will Carver, a master of dark and unsettling suspense. This gripping thriller explores the disturbing phenomenon of a global suicide cult, where members are unknowingly recruited and driven to a tragic end. Imagine a scene of inexplicable horror: nine strangers, with no apparent connection, simultaneously leap to their deaths from Chelsea Bridge. Each received a chilling pre-written suicide note, bearing the unsettling phrase "Nothing important happened today." This marks their induction into the People Of Choice, a shadowy cult operating in plain sight, its members oblivious to their shared fate. What sets this cult apart is its insidious nature. There's no charismatic leader, no central meeting place, just a pervasive sense of despair amplified by the echo chambers of modern society. As People Of Choice incidents erupt worldwide, a dormant social media page awakens, drawing thousands into its orbit, further blurring the lines between reality and digital manipulation. Law enforcement faces an unprecedented challenge: how do you dismantle a cult when its members are unaware of their affiliation? The investigation becomes a desperate race against time, as the body count rises and the chilling question lingers: who is pulling the strings, and what is their ultimate goal? Will Carver, known for his unflinching exploration of the human psyche, delivers a thought-provoking and deeply disturbing narrative. "Nothing Important Happened Today" isn't just a crime thriller; it's a chilling reflection of our 21st-century vulnerabilities, our susceptibility to manipulation, and the pervasive sense of isolation that can drive individuals to the brink. Carver masterfully weaves a tapestry of suspense, leaving you questioning the very fabric of reality. Explore the depths of human despair and the terrifying power of suggestion in this award-nominated novel. Longlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020, and a Telegraph Book of the Year, "Nothing Important Happened Today" is a must-read for fans of dark, psychological thrillers that leave a lasting impact. Experience the unsettling brilliance of Will Carver and confront the unsettling truth that sometimes, the most dangerous threats are the ones we don't see coming. Discover why the Daily Express hails Carver as "one of the most exciting authors in Britain" and prepare to be captivated by a novel that is, as Crime Monthly declares, "utterly mesmerising."