Lou Gilmond is a writer of fiction and non-fiction based in Oxford, UK. Find out more at www.lougilmond.com

‘Essential Reading’ —The London Standard‘Gripping’ —Closer Magazine‘A gripping political thriller’ —Closer Magazine Must-Read pick‘Intelligent, fascinating, and alarming’ —LiteraryReview‘The main interest in this intelligent, fascinating andalarming novel comes from its demonstration of how Parliament works – thenegotiations, deals and deceits – and the many opportunities for corruptionthere.’ —Literary Review‘Political corruption and big-tech trouble — this edgythriller teems with secrets, lies, AI menace, and the buzz of a race againsttime.’ —Love Reading‘Gilmond is a master of suspense… The pacing is fast-paced,and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until thevery end.’ —whatsgoodtodo.com‘Palisade is a well-crafted thriller that doesn’t let up.The dangers are clear and present, reflecting so many of our current anxietiesand fears. The next novel in the series, Divinity Games, cannot come soonenough.’ —Precarious Gothic Blog‘Palisade is filled with intrigue, action and twists aplentymaking it a brilliant read from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to seewhat’s next!’ —BookswithDanSamEnd‘Twist, turns, a cracking plot, truly fabulous characters,and themes to ponder make this another winner from Lou Gilmond, and yet again abook that makes my books of the year list. And if cliff-hangers to die for areyour bag, then this is something pretty special...’ —Brown Flopsy Blog‘a compulsive, slick and exhilarating read’ ‘hard toput down, tension fuelled and adrenaline driven read.’ ‘One of the bestpolitical thrillers you will read this year, pulsating and heart poundingread’ —AMW Book Reviews, Andy Wormald / AMWBooks‘A frightening picture of the “art of the possible” when itcomes to AI… Gilmond’s grasp of the inner workings of Parliament and governmentand the state of Britain today… brings Palisade and, indeed, Esme Kanha andHarry Colbey to life in glorious Technicolor. —Matt Craig, Reader Dad‘If you like a political thriller then grab a copy of this.All of the characters in this are relatable and believable… I can’t wait toread the next book to see how things go next.’ —Jackie’s Reading Corner‘A gripping, twisty thriller which is frightening as itcould become reality… If you are a fan of clever, crime fiction then you needto read this book!’ —Over the Rainbow‘Captivating and had me hooked until the end…I thoroughlyenjoyed this fast-paced political thriller. I can not wait to read more fromGilmond. I highly recommend it.’ —fantasybookcraz_mum‘It was the AI aspect of this book that initially drew mein. However the politics and AI together in this book make such a perfectcombination.’ —Thrillers, Chillers, and Killers‘A really cracking read... This series is sodarned good! —Glynis Railton, @railtontownfie1