
The One
Now a major Netflix series!
John Marrs(Author)
Del Rey (Publisher)
Published on 4. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-78503-562-3 (ISBN)
Description
NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE?
A No. 1 ebook bestseller and featured on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 book club. Perfect for fans of BEHIND HER EYES and BLACK MIRROR. From author of THE PASSENGERS and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT!
One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for.
A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others...
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With over 3000 5* reviews, this is what real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning thriller:
'I just couldn't stop reading'
'Brilliant twists that I didn't see coming'
'One of the most gripping stories I've read for a long while'
'I was hooked and didn't want it to end'
(Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE?
A No. 1 ebook bestseller and featured on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 book club. Perfect for fans of BEHIND HER EYES and BLACK MIRROR. From author of THE PASSENGERS and soon to be published THE FAMILY EXPERIMENT!
One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for.
A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking - and deadlier - than others...
_____________________________
With over 3000 5* reviews, this is what real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning thriller:
'I just couldn't stop reading'
'Brilliant twists that I didn't see coming'
'One of the most gripping stories I've read for a long while'
'I was hooked and didn't want it to end'
(Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)
Reviews / Votes
Really clever concept and some great characters and twists. It's a real joy to read something totally original, smart and thought provoking. * Peter James * Gripping from the start and full of surprises, this kept us up long after lights out -- Isabelle Broom * Heat * wonderful concept, ridiculously entertaining ... an absolute pleasure, the malevolence and impishness of a young Roald Dahl -- T. A Cotterell * author of What Alice Knew * fantastic ... I can't remember the last time I was simultaneously this entertained and this disturbed. The One is a clever story with great pacing but it's the characters that make this a standout thriller. -- Hollie Overton, * Sunday Times bestselling author of Baby Doll * This will have you gripped * Woman's Own * Brilliantly inventive thriller, The One is a must-read for anyone who's ever braved the dating pool * Good Housekeeping * Engaging concept, craftily executed -- Adrian J Walker, * bestselling author of The End of the World Running Club * Exciting, addictive, and enticing, The One is superbly plotted ... thrilling and intoxicating * Becca's Books * a compelling read ... intriguing ideas * SFX * This psychological thriller is a real page-turner * Fabulous (The Sun) *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
296 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78503-562-3 (9781785035623)
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John Marrs
The One
The million-copy International Bestseller - now with five chapters of exclusive bonus content!
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04/2026
Del Rey
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John Marrs is a freelance journalist based in London, England, who has spent the last 20 years interviewing celebrities from the world of television, film and music for national newspapers and magazines.
He has written for publications including The Guardian's Guide and Guardian Online; OK! Magazine; Total Film; Empire; Q; GT; The Independent; Star; Reveal; Company; Daily Star and News of the World's Sunday Magazine.
He has written for publications including The Guardian's Guide and Guardian Online; OK! Magazine; Total Film; Empire; Q; GT; The Independent; Star; Reveal; Company; Daily Star and News of the World's Sunday Magazine.