IN THIS WORLD, PERFECTION IS EVERYTHING

‘Terrifyingly plausible’ Louise Candlish


‘Devastating and brilliant’ Woman & Home


‘Thought-provoking’ Alice Feeney


‘Shocking . . . A powerful tale’ Cosmopolitan


‘Timely’ Kia Abdullah



Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state’s new elite schools. Her daughters are exactly like her: beautiful, ambitious, and perfect. A good thing, since the recent mandate that’s swept the country is all about perfection.


Now everyone must undergo routine tests for their quotient, Q, and any children who don’t measure up are placed into new government schools. Instead, teachers can focus on the gifted.


Elena tells herself it’s not about eugenics, not really, but when one of her daughters scores lower than expected and is taken away, she intentionally fails her own test to go with her.


But what Elena discovers is far more terrifying than she ever imagined…



What readers are saying about Q



‘To everyone that loved Vox and wants to read another like it this is just for you!!’


‘I love Dalcher’s books, they grip me from the beginning and I find them impossible to put down’


‘I read this book in 24 hours! I loved it.’


‘An amazing read . . . thought provoking and made me eager to know what is coming next from this brilliant author.’


‘This book had me hooked from start to finish.


‘Both timely and chilling. Q is a thrilling read’