Upgrade A Novel

If Michael Crichton had written a superhero novel, it would look a lot like Upgrade. . . . Sleek and propulsive, a page-turner with unexpectedly beautiful passages that give you pause amid the thrills. Amal El-Mohtar, The New York Times Book Review

A lot of fun . . . Crouch knows how to do a chase, when to blow stuff up and when to bring the house lights down. . . . But what makes Upgrade special is that his path is unique. He takes turns that are unexpected [and] explores some stunning vistas along the way. NPR

From the first page, it s clear you re in the hands of a master storyteller; Upgrade is by turns mysterious, fascinating, and deeply moving exploring the very nature of what it means to be human. Spellbinding. Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens

Imaginative, perfectly paced, and extremely clever, Upgrade walks the fine line between page-turning thriller and smart sci-fi. Another killer read from Blake. Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary

The incomparable Blake Crouch has, once again, completely blown my mind. Upgrade is more than a brain-bending thriller; it s a siren in the night, warning us all of the dangers of playing God with the human species. Justin Cronin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Passage Trilogy

Blake Crouch has a mind like Crichton and a heart like King Upgrade is riveting, tense, scrupulously researched, and deeply heartfelt. David Koepp, author of Cold Storage and screenwriter of Jurassic Park

Blake Crouch doesn t pull any punches in this taut and evocative examination of what humanity really is and how it fails us. A hugely entertaining and emotionally resonant thriller that you ll be thinking about long after you turn the last page. Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Chosen Ones and Divergent

[A] nail-biting near-future science thriller . . . Crouch fully develops his alarming concept and its implications along with delivering masterful characterizations. This is the best yet from a creative and gifted author. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Mind-bending . . . an excellent follow-up to Crouch s other dark-science novels . . . Will appeal to readers interested in climate fiction or superhero origin stories, as well as those who enjoy smart thrillers. Booklist

High-octane action, some moral complexity, and a surprisingly emotional ending elevate this novel. Recommended even for reluctant science fiction readers. Kirkus Reviews