The Association

by Roger Knowles

The year is 2024. Ben Lake, a phenomenally successful investor, receives a call from a Lord Godfrey who invites him to what he describes as a seminar.Initially disinterested, Lake declines the offer but then becomes intrigued when Godfrey talks of immortality and freedom from disease. Out of curiosity, he eventually decides to attend.What he hears during the seminar horrifies him and he wants nothing to do with Godfrey or what he calls ‘The Association’.He leaves, and people start to die. Lake is then forced into a set of circumstances that he’s totally ill-equipped to handle. 50% of any proceeds from this book will be used to offer understanding, support and advice to the hundreds of thousands of UK Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers via a dedicated support forum. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a widely misunderstood but totally debilitating disease. The Author is a sufferer.

Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2011

Reviews

[Forum Publishing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended A +++++++++++++

This is the fourth book I've read by this author...each book very different from the one before and each one a great read. `The Association' is, I think, more traditional than the others, but I don't mean that in a negative way. I was quickly drawn in as the evil Lord Godfrey's plan became apparent, and couldn't let go as the main protagonist, Ben Lake, tried so hard to prevent those plans reaching fruition whilst being totally ill-equipped to do so. If you've never read this author, I'd strongly suggest that you do. So many authors of fiction present us with the same story but with different characters time after time. This one doesn't. Each of the books I've read so far has been a new experience, and I eagerly await the next one.

The Association

[Donnamw · Rating 4 out of 5]

This definitely gave me something to think about - quite some scary concepts but a gripping storyline, good twists and turns. A real page-turner hence the speed with which it was finished. Will be checking out some more of Rogers books.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable, well-written book that kept me wanting to know what happened next. A little let down by some convenient plot developments, but worth the read.

[Susan Keefe · Rating 5 out of 5]

In another change of styles Roger Knowles has in The Association, written a very enjoyable futuristic thriller.

The story starts in May 2024, not too far into the future now...

When city trader Ben Lake is contacted by Lord Godfrey he has no idea that his life and future could be about to change forever. He is invited to enter an exclusive club which aims to change the world, but how? and will he decide to join?

I have not read this type of story for many years, however, with its twists and turns, excitement and romance, I could not put this book down.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would classify this as science fiction. The premise took a lot of imagination and it works because it’s something I could see in our future. The run/chase are where the twists I hadn’t seen coming took place. I felt there was a certain letdown to the book though because Godfrey’s ‘project’s’ fruition never takes off, and that’s where the author could have really made this book shine.

Anyway, it’s just my opinion.

[Chris Bullock · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enthralling story, very well written and well worth reading. However, I felt a little let down by the ending and resolution of the situation, since it didn't have quite the same intensity as the first half of the book - it was a little too easy.

[Shawn Looker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book a lot, but thought the end drug on a bit after the climax. definitely worth reading though!