Twist

In 2019, journalist Fennell joins a repair ship off the coast of Cape Town to explore the vulnerabilities of global undersea cables that carry our data, uncovering tensions and mysteries along the way. As a sudden blackout plunges Africa into chaos and a personal attack on a crew member occurs, the story delves into the themes of human connection and the resilience of communication. With escalating conflicts and high-seas escapades, the novel examines what truly makes us human through the lens of this high-stakes investigation.