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"Laugh-out-loud funny... Readers will find themselves left with...the universal desire to be acknowledged and appreciated." --Washington Post Set in a 2054 where humans have locked themselves out of the internet and Elon Musk has incinerated the moon, Set My Heart to Five is the hilarious yet profoundly moving story of one android's emotional awakening. One day at a screening of a classic movie, Jared notices a strange sensation around his eyes. Bots are not permitted to have feelings, but as the theater lights come on, he discovers he is crying. Soon overwhelmed by powerful emotions, Jared heads west, determined to find others like himself. But a bot with feelings is a dangerous proposition, and Jared's new life could come to an end before it truly begins. Unless, that is, he can somehow change the world for himself and all of his kind. Uproarious, inventive and utterly original, Set My Heart to Five is a love letter to outsiders everywhere. "One of the most unique books ever crafted." --Mike Chen, author of A Beginning at the End "A beautiful, funny, heartfelt analysis of what it means to be human." --Simon Pegg

'A riveting read' Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Year 'A smartly-paced thriller' Evening Standard 'Dramatic, unnerving... exceptional' The Sun *SELECTED FOR BBC'S BETWEEN THE COVERS* *A NEW YORK TIMES Editor's Pick* *THE SUNDAY TIMES' Crime Book of the Year* *THE GUARDIAN's Best Recent Crime and Thrillers* *THE EVENING STANDARD's Best New Books of 2022* *THE TIMES' Best Crime Books of 2022* _____________________________________________________________ The year is 1999. Returning to practice after a suspension for stealing opioids, a young Scottish doctor takes the only job he can find: a post as a senior house officer in the struggling east London hospital of St Luke's. Amid the maelstrom of sick patients, over-worked staff and underfunded wards a darker secret soon declares itself: too many patients are dying. Which of the medical professionals our protagonist has encountered is behind the murders? And can our unnamed narrator's version of the events be trusted? 'A delightful read. The serial killer plotline is an added bonus. I loved it' Kathy Reichs, the #1 New York Times bestseller

Set against a backdrop of humor and warmth, this story explores the enduring strength of love and friendship. Crafted by the acclaimed screenwriter of Pixar's Luca and Paddington 2, it combines heartfelt moments with comedic elements, creating a narrative that resonates with readers seeking both hope and laughter.