{"product_id":"the-gatherers-neil-birnie-9798197304759","title":"The Gatherers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning debut by new author \u003cb\u003eNeil Birnie\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraised by US readers, with 15 five-star reviews on Amazon.com.\u003cp\u003eIn a world where \u003cb\u003eeveryone is immortal\u003c\/b\u003e, where every desire is granted instantly and technology has erased suffering, humanity believes it has achieved true paradise. But perfection is a fragile illusion - and something has crossed into their universe to shatter it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ancient invader, drawn to the very \u003cb\u003elife-essence\u003c\/b\u003e that fuels their eternal existence, begins to feed. Immortality becomes a trap. Safety becomes a memory. And paradise becomes the perfect hunting ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending \u003cb\u003ephilosophy, consciousness, action, love, dark humour, and inventive technology\u003c\/b\u003e, this explosive and intelligent novel introduces unforgettable characters and a universe unlike anything you've seen before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold, original, can't-put-down read for fans of \u003cb\u003eepic sci-fi, metaphysical adventure, futuristic worlds, alien threats, and thought-provoking storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplosive. Intelligent. Original.\u003c\/b\u003e A gripping exploration of what it truly means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Birnie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798197304759\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d","brand":"Neil Birnie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173919072511,"sku":"9798197304759","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gatherers-neil-birnie-9798197304759","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}