The Anomaly Quartet Series by James Smythe

A tense, claustrophobic and gripping science fiction thriller from the author of The Testimony.When journalist Cormac Easton is selected to document the first manned mission into deep space, he dreams of securing his place in history as one of humanity’s great explorers.But in space, nothing goes according to plan.The crew wake from hypersleep to discover their captain dead in his allegedly fail-proof safety pod. They mourn, and Cormac sends a beautifully written eulogy back to Earth... moreA tense, claustrophobic and gripping science fiction thriller from the author of The Testimony.When journalist Cormac Easton is selected to document the first manned mission into deep space, he dreams of securing his place in history as one of humanity’s great explorers.But in space, nothing goes according to plan.The crew wake from hypersleep to discover their captain dead in his allegedly fail-proof safety pod. They mourn, and Cormac sends a beautifully written eulogy back to Earth. The word from ground control is unequivocal: no matter what happens, the mission must continue.But as the body count begins to rise, Cormac finds himself alone and spiralling towards his own inevitable death … unless he can do something to stop it. less

Twenty years following the disappearance of the infamous Ishiguro – the first manned spacecraft to travel deeper into space than ever before – humanity are setting their sights on the heavens once more.Under the direction of two of the most brilliant minds science has ever seen – that of identical twin brothers Tomas and Mirakel Hyvönen – this space craft has a bold mission: to study what is being called ‘the anomaly’ – a vast blackness of space into which the Ishiguro disappeared... moreTwenty years following the disappearance of the infamous Ishiguro – the first manned spacecraft to travel deeper into space than ever before – humanity are setting their sights on the heavens once more.Under the direction of two of the most brilliant minds science has ever seen – that of identical twin brothers Tomas and Mirakel Hyvönen – this space craft has a bold mission: to study what is being called ‘the anomaly’ – a vast blackness of space into which the Ishiguro disappeared. Between them Tomas (on the ground, guiding the mission from the command centre) and Mira (on the ship, with the rest of the hand-picked crew) are leaving nothing to chance.But soon these two scientists are to learn that there are some things in space beyond our understanding. As the anomaly begins to test the limits of Mira’s comprehension – and his sanity – will Tomas be able to save his brother from being lost in space too? less

Sharp, gripping, and disturbing, The Edge is the third book in The Anomaly Quartet. Years ago, a vast and mysterious object known as the Anomaly was discovered in deep space. All missions to explore and explain it have failed. Now, as it draws close to Earth, threatening to swallow up the planet, a team of scientists desperately seek a way to destroy it or arrest its progress.

Years ago, a vast object called the Anomaly was discovered moving through space. Missions were sent to explore it – they found that anyone entering the Anomaly was unable to die. Now, the Anomaly has enveloped Earth.On the West Coast of the US, Theo hears that his wife, who disappeared from their home without a word, has been sighted – in London. He sets out on a huge journey to find her... moreYears ago, a vast object called the Anomaly was discovered moving through space. Missions were sent to explore it – they found that anyone entering the Anomaly was unable to die. Now, the Anomaly has enveloped Earth.On the West Coast of the US, Theo hears that his wife, who disappeared from their home without a word, has been sighted – in London. He sets out on a huge journey to find her.Making his way through a transformed world, Theo will encounter bandits, artists, and cultists, see humanity at its best and its worst, and develop a unique bond with a teenage girl, just returned from death and discovering this world anew. less