My Life In Books with Red Szell

Will Carver

Episode Summary

Will Carver has been dubbed ‘the most original writer in Britain’. His ability to blend dark humour with explosive plots encompassing elements of mystery, thriller, sci-fi and speculative fiction has won him a cult following around the world. His latest novel, Kill Them With Kindness, is a sharply satirical alt. history of the Pandemic. When a Japanese scientist thwarts an international plot to release a deadly virus, by adding a mutation to make people more compassionate, it has profound and unintended consequences! Join Will and Red as they discuss how to tackle recent history in fiction, and the way in which tragedy can bring out both the best and the worst in people.

Episode Notes

Will Carver has been dubbed ‘the most original writer in Britain’. His ability to blend dark humour with explosive plots encompassing elements of mystery, thriller, sci-fi and speculative fiction has won him a cult following around the world.

His latest novel, Kill Them With Kindness, is a sharply satirical alt. history of the Pandemic. When a Japanese scientist thwarts an international plot to release a deadly virus, by adding a mutation to make people more compassionate, it has profound and unintended consequences!

Join Will and Red as they discuss how to tackle recent history in fiction, and the way in which tragedy can bring out both the best and the worst in people.