The Sleepless

Liam Bell

Summary

What if I told you that sleep was just a habit? What if the third of your life you spend asleep, you could be awake instead? Grafton is a single dad who works in local radio, but he's always dreamt of being a 'real' journalist. When he gets a whiff of a story - a Scottish commune whose residents believe that sleep is a social construct - he decides to investigate... something tells him 'the Sleepless' might finally provide answers about his wife, Liz, who abandoned him and their son Isaac for a similar cult in India. As Grafton is drawn deeper into the extreme world of the Sleepless, Liz reappears, and Grafton has to race to save both himself and his son...

Available since: 09/28/2023.

Print length: 300 pages.

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Book of the Week 10/06/2023

What if sleep was nothing but a mere social construct? Imagine just how much time you would have on your hands if your body didn’t compel you to rest each night. What if there was a way to overcome this seemingly wasteful habit? In his latest thriller, Liam Bell presents us with a chillingly plausible story of a powerful cult striving for a life without sleep.

When Tom Grafton embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries of a suspicious commune nestled in a remote Scottish village, his motivations are deeply personal. He seeks answers about his wife who abandoned him and their son years ago for a similar cult. However, he is playing a dangerous game, jeopardizing not only his own life but also that of his son. How far are the followers of this cult willing to go, to realize their idealistic vision? And are family ties stronger than the promise of a supreme way of life?

'THE SLEEPLESS' is a bold examination of the toxic combination of charisma and fanatic ideas, culminating in a surprising ending. Prepare to be captivated by this thought-provoking narrative that challenges our very perceptions of rest and devotion.

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About the author

Liam Bell

Liam Bell is author of three previous novels, Man at Sea, So It Is and The Busker, as well as short stories and articles in publications including New Writing Scotland, Litro, and Northwords Now....

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