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NO SIGNAL: IS IT TOO LATE? A gripping and imaginative technothriller
NO SIGNAL (iMe book 2) The breathtaking follow-up novel to Proximity
Can a game change the world?
The Ten are chosen – they are reckless, driven and strong.
They are tested. Ten become Four.
In a country where everyone is tracked, how can the Four hide from the police?
DI Clive Lussac hates the system that controls everything, but he's ill and it’s helping him. He must conform or fight.
As Clive's world unravels, he and his partners DC Ava Miller and DS Zoe Jordan can’t believe the entry price to the game.
They strive to answer the real questions.
Why does the ultimate Augmented Reality game have four different finishes?
And how is a simple game wrapped up in politics, religion and the environment?
The iMe series blends pacy thrillers with highly plausible science fiction.
If you love the of pace of Lee Child and the vision of Orwell's 1984 or Black Mirror, then this series is perfect for you.
iMe
Book 1 - Proximity
Book 2 - No Signal
‘A BUREAUCRAT navigating the pandemic would chew their right arm off for an iMe…Even now, tech is being made the seems like a precursor to the iMe’ New Scientist
Praise for No Signal
‘a carefully crafted plot that twists and turns within a multifaceted future, No Signal, raises the iMe series to a whole new level.’ SciFiNOW
‘An immersive, entertaining high-octane thriller set in a plausible interconnected world. Well-written, thought-provoking escapism. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror & Philip K. Dick.’ Adam Hamdy
Praise for Proximity
The People's Book Prize Finalist 2019-2020
‘A vision of the future that both chills and entertains’ Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express Magazine‘
Tugwell brings to life his exhilarating and provocative debut crime thriller with a twist.’ The Malestrom, 4 of the Best Beach Summer 2019
‘An ingenious and highly plausible look at crime in a future with 100% surveillance’ Claire McGowan, Best selling author
‘Very topical, terrifying, perfect concept for a crime novel’ Stav Sherez, Award winning author
‘Darkly twisted, fantastically imaginative and gripping.’ Angela Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author
5* Review ’you can barely pause for breath. What renders it original and ingenious is the background of embedded technology called ‘iMe’.' Gill Chedgey (NB Magazine)
5* Review ‘I must admit that I finished the book with a prayer that I will never see something like iMe in my lifetime - the idea is just too terrifying ’ Breakaway Reviewers
‘5*s from me as the storyline is brilliant …Plenty of discussion topics here for bookclubs! ’ EmmabBooks
'Proximity hits hard and cold right to the heart of what could be our future, and this knowledge makes this book one of the scariest I have ever read . Sold and freaked out . Jem Tugwell’s outstanding description of years to close to ours to my taste left me speechless.’ Meggy Chocolate’n’Waffles
'A brilliant book, an excellent thriller and 100% entertaining. Highly recommended. Really can’t wait for a follow up! Genius .’ Books from Dusk Till Dawn
'An enjoyable and somewhat unnerving peek at what technology could be like in our future . “Proximity” is fast-paced , imaginative and could easily be featured as the next episode of “Black Mirror”.' What Rebecca's Read
' You won’t be able to put Proximity down ' Dorset Book Detective
Some Amazon
5* ‘This is a really creative idea expertly executed in a fast paced thriller you won't be able to put down!’
5* ‘ Enthralling and thrilling story'
5* ‘ Great characters and an excellent plot interwoven into a real page turner !
5* 'Chilling near future World meets the perfect crime'
5* ‘Big Brother on Steroids!’
Can a game change the world?
The Ten are chosen – they are reckless, driven and strong.
They are tested. Ten become Four.
In a country where everyone is tracked, how can the Four hide from the police?
DI Clive Lussac hates the system that controls everything, but he's ill and it’s helping him. He must conform or fight.
As Clive's world unravels, he and his partners DC Ava Miller and DS Zoe Jordan can’t believe the entry price to the game.
They strive to answer the real questions.
Why does the ultimate Augmented Reality game have four different finishes?
And how is a simple game wrapped up in politics, religion and the environment?
The iMe series blends pacy thrillers with highly plausible science fiction.
If you love the of pace of Lee Child and the vision of Orwell's 1984 or Black Mirror, then this series is perfect for you.
iMe
Book 1 - Proximity
Book 2 - No Signal
‘A BUREAUCRAT navigating the pandemic would chew their right arm off for an iMe…Even now, tech is being made the seems like a precursor to the iMe’ New Scientist
Praise for No Signal
‘a carefully crafted plot that twists and turns within a multifaceted future, No Signal, raises the iMe series to a whole new level.’ SciFiNOW
‘An immersive, entertaining high-octane thriller set in a plausible interconnected world. Well-written, thought-provoking escapism. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror & Philip K. Dick.’ Adam Hamdy
Praise for Proximity
The People's Book Prize Finalist 2019-2020
‘A vision of the future that both chills and entertains’ Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express Magazine‘
Tugwell brings to life his exhilarating and provocative debut crime thriller with a twist.’ The Malestrom, 4 of the Best Beach Summer 2019
‘An ingenious and highly plausible look at crime in a future with 100% surveillance’ Claire McGowan, Best selling author
‘Very topical, terrifying, perfect concept for a crime novel’ Stav Sherez, Award winning author
‘Darkly twisted, fantastically imaginative and gripping.’ Angela Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author
5* Review ’you can barely pause for breath. What renders it original and ingenious is the background of embedded technology called ‘iMe’.' Gill Chedgey (NB Magazine)
5* Review ‘I must admit that I finished the book with a prayer that I will never see something like iMe in my lifetime - the idea is just too terrifying ’ Breakaway Reviewers
‘5*s from me as the storyline is brilliant …Plenty of discussion topics here for bookclubs! ’ EmmabBooks
'Proximity hits hard and cold right to the heart of what could be our future, and this knowledge makes this book one of the scariest I have ever read . Sold and freaked out . Jem Tugwell’s outstanding description of years to close to ours to my taste left me speechless.’ Meggy Chocolate’n’Waffles
'A brilliant book, an excellent thriller and 100% entertaining. Highly recommended. Really can’t wait for a follow up! Genius .’ Books from Dusk Till Dawn
'An enjoyable and somewhat unnerving peek at what technology could be like in our future . “Proximity” is fast-paced , imaginative and could easily be featured as the next episode of “Black Mirror”.' What Rebecca's Read
' You won’t be able to put Proximity down ' Dorset Book Detective
Some Amazon
5* ‘This is a really creative idea expertly executed in a fast paced thriller you won't be able to put down!’
5* ‘ Enthralling and thrilling story'
5* ‘ Great characters and an excellent plot interwoven into a real page turner !
5* 'Chilling near future World meets the perfect crime'
5* ‘Big Brother on Steroids!’
334 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2020
About the author
Jem Tugwell
7 books40 followersJem Tugwell is a crime fiction author with a Crime Writing MA from City University. In a past life, Jem had a successful career in IT and investment management. He lives in Surrey with his wife and has two great children. Outside of his family and writing, Jem's loves are snowboarding, old cars and bikes.
Jem is inspired by the law of unintended consequences, the fascinating possibilities of technology and all the things that might happen.
Jem’s books include:
DISHONOURED - In this psychological thriller, Dan’s world is pulled from under him in a single moment - now he has to fight for family.
iMe Series – near future detective crime thrillers:
PROXIMITY (Book 1) – When years of embedded technology have eradicated crime, DI Clive Lussac finally has a case to challenge him.
NO SIGNAL (Book 2) – Clive and Zoe are back on the trail of four gamers with a hidden agenda.
You can find out more about Jem and his books at www.jemtugwell.com, on Twitter @JemTugwell or Facebook JemTugwellAuthor
Jem is inspired by the law of unintended consequences, the fascinating possibilities of technology and all the things that might happen.
Jem’s books include:
DISHONOURED - In this psychological thriller, Dan’s world is pulled from under him in a single moment - now he has to fight for family.
iMe Series – near future detective crime thrillers:
PROXIMITY (Book 1) – When years of embedded technology have eradicated crime, DI Clive Lussac finally has a case to challenge him.
NO SIGNAL (Book 2) – Clive and Zoe are back on the trail of four gamers with a hidden agenda.
You can find out more about Jem and his books at www.jemtugwell.com, on Twitter @JemTugwell or Facebook JemTugwellAuthor
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