Reviews for The Echo

The Echo

‘Well-written, intelligent and suffused with palm-dampening tension’ The Daily Mail 

Last week, James Smythe’s dark, stunning story of a team of astronauts sent to explore the depths of space was released and the reviews are starting to pile in..

‘Philosophical and bleakly intriguing… Just as twisted as its predecessor, but with more moments of macabre.’ Shortlist

‘The entire book is a triumph… AWESOME.’ The Cult Den

‘As chilling as it is thrilling, The Echo is a fully realised sequel that follows through on the awesome promise made by its predecessor.’ The Speculative Scotsman

‘An author who delivers consistently and always surprises.’ The Essex Chronicle

‘Smythe writes literary science fiction that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat; they will also get you contemplating humanity.’ Utter Biblio

‘The perfect follow-up to one of last year’s finest works of fiction’ The Reader Dad

‘The Echo is a compelling and mysterious science fiction adventure… This is space filled with horror.’ For Winter Nights

‘A story that will stay with you long after you’ve closed the book.’ Ten Penny Dreams

Read more about The Echo, and find out where to buy it, here.

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