{"product_id":"future-shop-gideon-burrows-9798224898244","title":"Future Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you were offered an easier, cheaper and quicker way to do the family shop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosa Bodran is in a rush as usual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ferocious weather is doing everything it can to prevent her getting on with her day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen she's made an offer she can't refuse. A virtual reality shopping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe man promises it will be quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe assures her it will be cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe tells her it will be more convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seems the perfect solution to picking her kids up on time, despite the freezing hail and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut all is not as it seems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weather is a portent of something more terrible to come. Virtual reality becomes the least of Rosa's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt could put everything she cares for at risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWould you take the virtual reality shop? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr is it best to just say no?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDive into this futuristic thriller, and face some of the deepest questions about what you want your future to look like.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the award winning author of \u003cstrong\u003ePortico\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Illustrator's Daughter\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes a short book that shows this challenging writer at the cutting edge of what he does.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Portico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Portico is a thought-provoking thriller. I'm already casting the film version in my mind.\" ★★★★★ Goodreads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pacy, thrilling, suspenseful and complex to keep your attention... this is a must-read for anyone who likes intelligently-written thrillers - political, techno, or otherwise.\" ★★★★★ Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The best of this genre I have read for a long time.\" ★★★★★ Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Illustrator's Daughter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I finished this book and then went to give my children a big kiss and hug.\" ★★★★★ Amazon \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliant book. Couldn't put it down.\" ★★★★★ Amazon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book took my breath away. Absolutely couldn't put it down. Beautifully written, it explores some hugely emotional issues with honesty and grace. Can absolutely recommend.\" ★★★★★ Amazon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Honest, heartbreaking and unputdownable.\"★★★★★ Amazon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Creepy and claustrophobic.\" Andy MacDonald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Recommended to all who love a bit of creeping dread in their lives.\" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another superb story from an emerging author.\" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gideon Burrows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798224898244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gideon Burrows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Gideon Burrows","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49166495842559,"sku":"9798224898244","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/future-shop-gideon-burrows-9798224898244","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}