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Proxy Hardcover – July 24, 2022

by Gary Gibson (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 275 ratings
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When the ex-wife of Ray Thomas' sworn enemy hires him to find her daughter, the private detective soon learns there's more to the illegal implant technology known as Proxy than body-swapping.

Proxy dealer Elijah wants to know who's trying to kill him, and how it's connected to a new kind of Proxy that's hit the streets.

What they each discover on the streets of a near-future London crippled by multiple pandemics has the potential to change the course of civilisation...so long as they can stop the wrong people getting their hands on it first.


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  1. Print length
    340 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Brain in a Jar Books
  4. Publication date
    July 24, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9860677034
  7. ISBN-13
    978-9860677034
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Described by The Guardian as "a master of core sf" and "one of our best exponents of hardcore sf adventure" by the Daily Mail, Gary Gibson's career stretches over twenty years and fifteen books, including Stealing Light, Extinction Game and Echogenesis.
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he now lives in Taipei.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brain in a Jar Books (July 24, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9860677034
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9860677034
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.47 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 275 ratings

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Described by The Guardian as "a master of core sf" and "one of our best exponents of hardcore SF adventure" by the Daily Mail, Gary Gibson's career stretches over fifteen years and fourteen books, with his most recent publications being Echogenesis (2021).

His work has been translated and published around the world, including Russia, Brazil, Germany, and France. A long-time resident of Glasgow, Scotland, he relocated a few years ago to Taipei in the Far East and splits his time between editing and working on his own material.

More information can be found at his website: www.garygibson.net.

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Annabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking novel of the near future
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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Readers of science fiction and those interested in the future of AI will appreciate this novel both for the questions it raises overtly and for those questions it raises implicitly. Gibson' s main characters are quickly drawn, their background succinctly summarised; nonetheless, readers become invested in their welfare and success. Ironically, perhaps, multitudes of other characters become nearly faceless fodder for an AI-directed plot: the same fate some of the principal characters strive to forestall.
All in all, this was a novel hard to put down.
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M. J. Edington
4.0 out of 5 stars This one grows on you
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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I didn't care for this yarn at the start, but I stayed with it and at some point along the way, I became completely engrossed.
The story grows on you in a sneaky fashion the makes this novel difficult to put down.
Get it, read it, and enjoy. It will grab you like a proxy you didn't see coming!
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W.A. Stanley
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning cyberpunk noir told with frightening realism
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of Proxy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It’s difficult to read Proxy without the thought of COVID-19 and the spectre that lingers over the world. While the author's note at the beginning of the book mentions the crazy coincidence that it was written in the months leading to the outbreak, it’s not difficult to imagine ot being the first of the three pandemics leading to the near future Gibson presents.

But this isn’t a novel about a pandemic, it’s about a future world where a succession of pandemics has much of the world living in fear. One where corporations wield an ever-increasing amount of power, and one where a new technology named Proxy is used by people to transplant their consciousness into others' bodies, hijacking them for their own use. Proxy's future is a frightening one, but plausible, should we ever make similar technological discoveries.

The author presents a noir cyberpunk world where former police officer/current private investigator Ray Thomas follows the trail of the missing Stacy. As he follows the trail, he ends up deep in the world of these so-called proxies. Fans of cyberpunk or noir stories will love the book's world, its styling, and its engrossing plot. It hits all the hallmarks of its genres, and does so in a way that keeps the reader enthralled.

The book’s setting, a near-future version of London, is evocative, and the author treats the reader to a grimy world that feels lived in, and the narrative transports the reader there. The city is a character of its own, and it feels like the author knows the city intimately. I felt like I was part of this world, being able to see, hear and smell it all.

A large part of me feeling like I was part of the world was thanks to the characters. Its seven POV characters, each with their own threads, and its variety of other characters is a lot to keep track of. Proxy rewards a close reading.

With the number of characters, it's a testament to the author’s writing that they're all so memorable. Ray may be the book’s protagonist, but each character is wonderfully written. All the POV characters are rich enough that they could have been the book’s protagonist, or even its sole point of view character.

The book's dialogue is strong, and each character having sounds unique. Their differing characteristics complement each other, adding depth to the world. Each character sounds true to themselves, and they do so while also sounding true not only to Proxy’s world but also to its noir trappings.

As great as the dialogue is, the book's prose does the heavy lifting. Not only is it clear, concise, and easy to follow, it sets the book’s atmosphere and doesn’t let up. The descriptions of the world and its characters are thoroughly engaging, and it presents the sci-fi technology in a way that feels natural: as an extension of the world without drawing away from the story.

At the heart of any detective noir story is its mystery. The mystery is beautifully told, unfurling steadily over the course of the story. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, and the threads coalesce beautifully as it reaches its conclusion.

Proxy is a wonderful sci-fi story with a great hook, presented in a frighteningly realistic manner. But more than that, it is a great mystery that will have the reader eagerly turning the page. With a deep world and a cast of interesting characters, it comes together in a spectacular whole.
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Allan
3.0 out of 5 stars too many confusing characters
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
You need an organization chart to get through this one. I gave up 20% in. Besides the numerous characters, the proxy capability allowed switching consciousness and occupying characters. it's easy to lose track of who's who but even harder to keep track of who's occupying whom.
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The Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2024
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The incredible imagination that conceived this book is just awesome. This is unmissable, unputdownable and purely brilliant.
You don't come across writing this good very often.
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BONES
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cyberpunk!
Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2022
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Gary Gibson tries something a bit different here and does a great job. I'm a fan of both Gary and the genre so it was great to see the two together and it made for a thoroughly enjoyable read. Gibson weaves three converging stories, set against a somewhat dystopian future in which it is possible for people to swap their consciousness into another body. It's a concept he plays with to great effect, that also underpins most of the story. The good guys have their flaws but the bad guy is just plain bad and we can't wait for him to get what the deserves but therein lies the best twist of all. It's a great story, well written. Highly recommended.
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Thomas Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking read - highly reccomended if your into cyperpunk like noir detective thrillers!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2022
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I liked his previous work so thought I'd give this a bash too - and I was not disappointed. Headline says it all - buy if you into that sort of thing, and buy if you're not - you will be soon!
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James C Rocks
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2022
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I rarely like stories set in the UK but this one was just brilliant, well worth the read!
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