"[ Where the Axe is Buried ] boldly imagines how we might escape authoritarianism . Deserves to be read and discussed for its futuristic, philosophical exploration of our era's problems. The questions [Nayler] asks could not be more timely or better formed." --Jacob Brogan, The Washington Post " Where the Axe is Buried shows how the embers of hope smolder long after they should have been extinguished, and how they are always ready to be kindled into a roaring, system-consuming wildfire" --Cory Doctorow, author of Picks and Shovels "Roll over, George Orwell: This post-apocalyptic dystopia makes Airstrip One look like a summer camp. A richly detailed evocation of a grim future that is, sadly, absolutely believable." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Nayler's twisting, turning political thriller has spectacular surprises, grounded by realistic, complex characters who are determined to change their world, however hopeless it may seem. A bold, epic sf story and an inspiring tale about taking down all forms of authoritarianism." -- Booklist (starred review) "Nayler blends quantum theory and gulag history .
The scene-setting is on point . Nayler's writerly bravado impresses." -- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing exploration of consciousness, autocracy and global politics . A cybernetically enhanced thriller with the pacing of a literary novel. Where the Axe Is Buried successfully strikes a balance between creating a global narrative and a deeply personal one." -- Bookpage "Thought-provoking in the extreme . will trap fans of technothrillers in its web." -- Library Journal scene-setting is on point .
Nayler's writerly bravado impresses." -- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing exploration of consciousness, autocracy and global politics . A cybernetically enhanced thriller with the pacing of a literary novel. Where the Axe Is Buried successfully strikes a balance between creating a global narrative and a deeply personal one." -- Bookpage "Thought-provoking in the extreme . will trap fans of technothrillers in its web." -- Library Journal scene-setting is on point . Nayler's writerly bravado impresses.
" -- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing exploration of consciousness, autocracy and global politics . A cybernetically enhanced thriller with the pacing of a literary novel. Where the Axe Is Buried successfully strikes a balance between creating a global narrative and a deeply personal one." -- Bookpage "Thought-provoking in the extreme . will trap fans of technothrillers in its web." -- Library Journal scene-setting is on point . Nayler's writerly bravado impresses." -- Publishers Weekly "An engrossing exploration of consciousness, autocracy and global politics .
A cybernetically enhanced thriller with the pacing of a literary novel. Where the Axe Is Buried successfully strikes a balance between creating a global narrative and a deeply personal one." -- Bookpage "Thought-provoking in the extreme . will trap fans of technothrillers in its web." -- Library Journal extreme . will trap fans of technothrillers in its web." -- Library Journal.