Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend :White Lotus meets Lord of the Flies in this speculative comedy thriller about the end of the world
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend :White Lotus meets Lord of the Flies in this speculative comedy thriller about the end of the world
paperback
Published:
4 July, 2024
Description
'Fun, action-packed and wildly original' CULTUREFLY
'Five Stars, Would Recommend' GRADY HENDRIX
'Lord of the Flies crashes headfirst into The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' BENJAMIN STEVENSON
> Passport
> Suncream
> Apocalypse???
What happens when you're on holiday and the sun explodes?
Professional underachiever Dan Foster is finally taking a break. Sure, his life has been average at best and, yes, he has never has quite lived up to his potential. But after a few Bud Lights in paradise with his girlfriend Mara, things are starting to look up.
Then the sun explodes.
With the island suddenly plunged into darkness, the ultra-rich guests hijack the remaining supplies and declare themselves the new ruling class. Led by a fitness influencer turned ruthless dictator, martial law is declared and the hoi polloi are press-ganged into service. And it's just Dan's luck that he could land an even worse job while on holiday.
As temperatures drop and class tensions rise, Dan might have found a way for himself and Mara to escape the island. But sneaking away would also mean abandoning the burgeoning revolution that he might-have-kind-of-sort-of single-handedly started.
'A must-read' BOOKLIST
'Totally original' ALICE BELL
'Fresh, fun and completely brilliant' SARAH BONNER
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781804184585 |
| ISBN10 | 1804184586 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 246 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 196 x 23 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A fun, action-packed and wildly original apocalyptic ride from beginning to end * CultureFly *
Five Stars, Would Recommend ... Candy-coloured apocalyptic true crime vacation porn hopped up on caffeine and moving at the pace of an Instagram feed * Grady Hendrix *
Lord of the Flies crashes headfirst into The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in this rollicking look at the end of the world * Benjamin Stevenson, bestselling author of Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone *
This is Lord Of The Flies meets an all-inclusive bar, with incredible results. MJ Wassmer has written a totally original brainmelter - part thriller, part comedy, and part inspiring love story * Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations *
Fresh, fun and completely brilliant: ZERO STARS: DO NOT RECOMMEND combines a terrifyingly plausible apocalyptic fallout with an utterly original comedic voice. Who would have thought the end of the world could be this much fun! * Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin *
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Author's Bio
MJ Wassmer grew up in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. He's held such glamorous jobs as UPS package handler, a professional treadmill cleaner, and Spider-Man impersonator for children's birthday parties. Following ten years in the corporate world, MJ left to throw himself into his true passion - writing silly things. His debut novel, ZERO STARS, DO NOT RECOMMEND, will be published in 2024.