how much fiction’ Novel Heights
‘At heart this is first and foremost a cracking good thriller … a lot of good stuff here not often found in a crime novel’ Crime Novel Reader
‘Fast-paced and cleverly written, this novel has bestseller written all over it’ Writing WA
‘Hardisty details Yemen, the political climate and the science with an authority that’s never questionable and with a delivery that’s polished enough to make you wonder whether he hasn’t secretly been publishing thrillers under a different name for years … as assured, gripping, well paced and finely detailed as they come’ Tony Hill, Mumbling about Music
‘The Abrupt Physics of Dying is a tense thriller, the violence and corruption is vividly portrayed, yet there is nothing in the story that shouldn’t be there … If you enjoy a story that is well-written with a plot that twists and turns, and leads you astray, then I’d recommend this. If you want a hero that is a little bit unusual, with his own issues, but is determined and so well created, then I’d recommend this. If you want a complex and intelligent thriller, then I’d really really recommend this’ Anne Cater, Random Things Through My Letterbox
‘For Abrupt Physics of Dying to be a debut novel, a brilliant debut novel, there’s surely only exciting things to come from Paul E. Hardisty, starting with next year’s sequel The Evolution of Fear. A sensational first novel’ Sophie, Reviewed the Book
‘A well-crafted, admirably constructed, and convincing tale of modern corruption, touching on topical issues, The Abrupt Physics of Dying has introduced Hardisty as a serious player in the (eco-) thriller genre, and I expect impressive things from him over the coming years’ Charley Barnes, Mad Hatter Reviews
‘An exceptional debut thriller … well-written, the prose clear and crisp, the voice clear and authentic. Tense and moving, it grabs you by the throat’ Atticus Finch
‘A knowledgeable and intelligent thriller which, despite being set two decades ago, feels fresh and thoroughly relevant to today’s geopolitical situation … We can hear the noise, feel the heat and even taste the poisoned water. Hardisty clearly knows his stuff and has created an evocative portrait of Yemen’ Louise Reviews
‘It is clear that the author’s background and experience has enabled him to write a thriller that is so rich and detailed in description that you can almost feel the searing heat and visualise the vast endless desert … a very powerful and compelling message of corporate greed and the deliberate destruction of life and land’ Karen Cocking, My Reading Corner
‘Where this book stands out is the fantastic writing, the stunning imagery … the heat, the fear, the colour, smells, and tension of each scene. The intrigue is gripping, the characters complex, the denouement satisfying’ Jackie Law, Never Imitate
‘I seriously cannot remember the last time I was this gripped by a thriller … Mr Hardisty brings Yemen to vivid, colourful life, the people and the hardships, the politics and the realities and wraps it up in a beautiful package of really exceptional storytelling, with an authentic edge which means you honestly believe every moment of it … a modern thriller with a literary edge, one that could equally win the highest awards’ Liz Loves Books
‘In true Bond and Bourne tradition, Clay is a maverick who often operates outside the rules. The novel’s plot is fiercely gripping yet labyrinthine; each time you think you’re nearing a solution, you find instead another twist … his experience shows in the urgent authenticity of his writing. Here we have a novel, a writer to watch’ Claire Thinking
‘The sex, violence and corruption had shades of Robert Ludlum, and the relationship between Clay and Rania was reminiscent of a Bond romance (of the Daniel Craig, as opposed to Sean Connery, era). If you fancy a fast-paced thriller to brighten up this winter, this is it’ Amy Pirt, This Little Bag of Dreams
‘This epic story is a spell-binding read. Highly atmospheric, it is grounded in the Yemen landscape, with the tension of a country on the brink of civil war sparking from every page … a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching book. A real page-turner with a pulse-poundingly fast pace’ Crime Thriller Girl
‘Well-paced with plenty of action … I look forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a cracking debut’ Bleach House Library
‘A gritty, at times violent and gripping eco-thriller, life on the edge in Yemen – the clash of cultures, the oil industry and the locals’ Trip Fiction
‘International intrigue, sophisticated treatment of non-western cultures – which means neither