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The New Reform Quartet
Is enough, ever enough? In a world where you have it all, what would make you want to give it all away?
The New Reform Quartet.
Babylon Berlin meets Black Mirror.
The New Reform Quartet brings together all four books in the series.
It’s a complex dystopian thriller spanning the decades from the 1980s to the present day and beyond.
After the explosive emergence of the New Reform movement, four families find their lives irrevocably altered.
The O’Neills are gun runners and loan sharks. The Reptons are a family of minor aristocrats with a deep history of political activism.
The Spicers are enablers and fixers for New Reform, and the Gardners are an ordinary working-class family whose lives are stretched to breaking point as they unwittingly find themselves at the heart of the action.
Who will survive or thrive in this new world ruled by the mAD, bAD and dangerous to know?
“The intricacies woven into his plot are sublime.” Goodreads starred review.
“The development of multi-layered and nuanced personalities, especially as the protagonists get older, got brilliantly done.” Amazon starred review.
“I won this book through Goodreads.com and wasn’t sure if I would like it. I didn’t – I LOVED it!” Amazon starred review.
The New Reform Quartet.
Babylon Berlin meets Black Mirror.
The New Reform Quartet brings together all four books in the series.
It’s a complex dystopian thriller spanning the decades from the 1980s to the present day and beyond.
After the explosive emergence of the New Reform movement, four families find their lives irrevocably altered.
The O’Neills are gun runners and loan sharks. The Reptons are a family of minor aristocrats with a deep history of political activism.
The Spicers are enablers and fixers for New Reform, and the Gardners are an ordinary working-class family whose lives are stretched to breaking point as they unwittingly find themselves at the heart of the action.
Who will survive or thrive in this new world ruled by the mAD, bAD and dangerous to know?
“The intricacies woven into his plot are sublime.” Goodreads starred review.
“The development of multi-layered and nuanced personalities, especially as the protagonists get older, got brilliantly done.” Amazon starred review.
“I won this book through Goodreads.com and wasn’t sure if I would like it. I didn’t – I LOVED it!” Amazon starred review.
748 pages, ebook
Published August 27, 2020
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About the author
Jim Lowe
10 books47 followersJim Lowe is a lifelong book lover and lover of all things creative. With 40 years of experience as a bookseller for a UK retail chain, he has a wealth of knowledge and passion for literature. Now retired, Jim dedicates his time to giving back to his local community in Worcester through running Facebook groups for musicians and writers, volunteering as a filmmaker for BBC Introducing and creating a niche YouTube channel for local artists that has amassed over 300,000 views. Jim has lived and worked in many different locations throughout the country, including Ashbourne, Braintree, Burton-Upon-Trent, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford, Derby, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Tewkesbury, and Worcester where he has called home for over 20 years. He is married to Cath and has two grown-up daughters Beck and Katie. He is a lifelong fan of Derby County Football Club.
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August 19, 2020
5 Stars
I recently came across interesting sci- fi mind binding series of four novels by Jim Lowe
called The New Reform Quartet. It covers the span of the early 1980s to present day and the future. The characters involved are the family members from 4 different family who are left after a dystopian world is created.
The author does some really amazing things in these novels. One thing he does in certain points is he will over lap time periods for emphasis or to highlight cause and effect, instead of letting it play out linearly.
He is incredible with characters. He gives us who dynamic characters and shows us why they are the way they are. May of them we see grow up, we see what influences them, and how the they chose to become who the are. It is some of the most brilliant writing I have read.
I adore the character Tatum. She used a simple trick or game she used to play to eventually become a professional who changes everything.
I also loved the four window concept and each book being a window. The first being how the public sees you. The second being the thoughts we are unaware of. The third being our innermost private selves. And the fourth is the unknown, that being the things we don’t know about ourselves.
If you like Sci Fi, Black Mirror, twists and turns, psychology thriller, an amazing ending then this books for you. Also, all four full length novels are sold together for under 10 dollars. These are definitley books you want in your library.
I recently came across interesting sci- fi mind binding series of four novels by Jim Lowe
called The New Reform Quartet. It covers the span of the early 1980s to present day and the future. The characters involved are the family members from 4 different family who are left after a dystopian world is created.
The author does some really amazing things in these novels. One thing he does in certain points is he will over lap time periods for emphasis or to highlight cause and effect, instead of letting it play out linearly.
He is incredible with characters. He gives us who dynamic characters and shows us why they are the way they are. May of them we see grow up, we see what influences them, and how the they chose to become who the are. It is some of the most brilliant writing I have read.
I adore the character Tatum. She used a simple trick or game she used to play to eventually become a professional who changes everything.
I also loved the four window concept and each book being a window. The first being how the public sees you. The second being the thoughts we are unaware of. The third being our innermost private selves. And the fourth is the unknown, that being the things we don’t know about ourselves.
If you like Sci Fi, Black Mirror, twists and turns, psychology thriller, an amazing ending then this books for you. Also, all four full length novels are sold together for under 10 dollars. These are definitley books you want in your library.
August 18, 2020
The New Reform Quartet: The complete four-book series of the gripping dystopian thriller
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The New Reform Quartet is a thriller, quasi-dystopian, science-fictiony story. While it does not neatly fit into a specific genre, it is entirely enjoyable, unique, interesting, and an all-around fun read.
I had no idea what to expect going into this one—I was completely blind like I am wont to do when reading a book by an author new to me. The story was all the better for it. I loved the characters, the development, the arc, the themes, and the way things are tied together. If you are a deep science fiction reader you may find some of the scientific liberties and leaps too much but they did not distract me at all from the fast-paced, thrilling plot.
In general, I love book series—I tend to read a lot of fantasy tombs with a minimum of ten books. So I loved that this was a series—it was the perfect length and let me settle in with the characters and plot and enjoy the ride more. It was not at all drawn out nor ever felt like it was just trying to fill space. It is a tightly written narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat and holds your interest the entire time.
I loved this series and would highly recommend it. It is a fun and interesting mix of genres and all-around a thrilling read.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The New Reform Quartet is a thriller, quasi-dystopian, science-fictiony story. While it does not neatly fit into a specific genre, it is entirely enjoyable, unique, interesting, and an all-around fun read.
I had no idea what to expect going into this one—I was completely blind like I am wont to do when reading a book by an author new to me. The story was all the better for it. I loved the characters, the development, the arc, the themes, and the way things are tied together. If you are a deep science fiction reader you may find some of the scientific liberties and leaps too much but they did not distract me at all from the fast-paced, thrilling plot.
In general, I love book series—I tend to read a lot of fantasy tombs with a minimum of ten books. So I loved that this was a series—it was the perfect length and let me settle in with the characters and plot and enjoy the ride more. It was not at all drawn out nor ever felt like it was just trying to fill space. It is a tightly written narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat and holds your interest the entire time.
I loved this series and would highly recommend it. It is a fun and interesting mix of genres and all-around a thrilling read.
March 23, 2021
The new reform quartet is a dystopian thriller set in the 1980s. The story is complex and is the complete four-book series. It’s about the survival of members of different families who are left living in this dystopian world. Each segment of the conceptual world has twists and turns and is thrilling to read.
It is suspenseful and philosophical. The characters each have their own background story, diverse personality, and have dealt with some sort of trauma. What I found interesting about the book was that although the characters were all assassins or hackers, I still liked them and even vouching for them.
The cover design for the book complimented the book. The color coordination was spot on, and it definitely provided an intrigue.
The literature is written very well. It is a mad world indeed, and the intricacies woven in layers of storytelling fascinated me. The author has the potential to write good literature, and I look forward to reading more from him.
I recommend this book to deep science fiction readers and those who like complicated stories.
It is suspenseful and philosophical. The characters each have their own background story, diverse personality, and have dealt with some sort of trauma. What I found interesting about the book was that although the characters were all assassins or hackers, I still liked them and even vouching for them.
The cover design for the book complimented the book. The color coordination was spot on, and it definitely provided an intrigue.
The literature is written very well. It is a mad world indeed, and the intricacies woven in layers of storytelling fascinated me. The author has the potential to write good literature, and I look forward to reading more from him.
I recommend this book to deep science fiction readers and those who like complicated stories.
August 31, 2020
good book.
September 20, 2020
Throughly enjoyed this anthology
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