The Carrier by Ruth Newton

The Carrier by Ruth Newton

HOW MUCH IS YOUR SUFFERING WORTH?

'Timely, innovative and fantastically compelling.' PANDORA SYKES

'Your next must read.' Cosmopolitan UK

The unmissable, thought-provoking new dystopian thriller, perfect for fans of John Marrs, The Power, and The School for Good Mothers.

Why should you suffer when she can do it for you?

A revolutionary company can free you from your unwanted emotions. Jealousy, grief, despair. If you can afford to, you need never feel them again.

In your place is a Carrier – a woman who is paid to process your pain. In a world full of suffering, there is no shortage of demand.

But this company has secrets. The true cost of your freedom is a Carrier’s life.

Would you let her pay the price?

Readers LOVE The Carrier:

'Gripping.' Vogue

'A powerful, page-turning thriller.' Financial Times

'A clever debut.' The Times

'Ideal summer reading.' New Scientist

'Thought provoking.' The Guardian

'Unsettling.' The Independent

‘Felt like I was in an episode of Black Mirror…had me hooked from the beginning.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Wow!! This was a mind blowing...fast paced, addictive, insightful and thought provoking.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Gripping...loved the ending.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘The best sort of sci-fi where the near future seems scarily credible.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A propulsive thriller you'll remember long after the last page.' ASIA MACKAY, author of A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage

'A breath-taking debut and essential reading for our times.' EMILY BUCHANAN, author of Send Flowers

'Holds no punches - a fast-paced, prescient novel.' JODIE MATTHEWS, author of Meet Me at the Surface

'An acute allegory for emotional labour, and the subtle yet oppressive toll this gendered reality takes on our lives and bodies.' RACHEL DONALD, author of Her Body, Our Choice

'I finished this novel in one weekend - loved it.' MARIE O'HARE, author of I Know Where You Buried Your Husband

Ruth Newton is a writer and campaign producer, working with charities and NGOs. The Carrier, her debut novel, was longlisted for BPA's first novel award, shortlisted for Hodderscape x The Science Museum's Debut Science Fiction award and won the Jericho Writers’ Friday Night Live competition. She lives in the North East with her husband and son.

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ISBN 13	9780857508126
ISBN 10	0857508121
Title	The Carrier
Author	Newton Ruth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bantam
Year published	2026-04-30
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.