The Book of Malachi

Praise

“The Book of Malachi displays immense craft, talent and forcefulness… a grim small-scale dystopia with a nucleus of sunshine at its center.”
Locus 

“The Book of Malachi will have you ripping through the pages. Part thriller, part horror, part speculative fiction: this gripping read goes to the heart of ethical quandaries, forcing the reader to ask: “What if it were me?”’
Sunday Times (SA)

“Thought-provoking and disturbing… This striking horror novel is not for the faint of heart.”
Publishers Weekly

“Farren has created an extraordinary narrator in Malachi…[An] intense and memorable [read].” SFX

“Grace and hope elevate The Book of Malachi from the foundations of its sci-fi action thriller narrative. The questions Farren asks about who controls our ideas about forgiveness, who deserves it and why, could stay with you for a long time.” New Scientist

“Sharp and compact but devastatingly poetic. This book packs real power into every page.”
Charlie Human

“Farren’s descriptive powers are faultless… Sheer genius” 
Cape Times 

“An extraordinary, moving story that I read sometimes through the gaps in my fingers, like peeking at a horror movie — but one with hope and some exquisite visuals.” 
Country Life (SA)

“An exceptional writer… I can’t recommend this powerful novel highly enough” LitNet

‘This gripping thriller with its unusual hero and thought-provoking plot is a compelling read.’ Fourways Review