Titles in This Set VOX: Silence Can Be Deafening Q: In This World, Perfection is Everything Condition : Brand New Format : Paperback ISBN : 9789124207212 Publisher : HQ Age Range : Adult Fiction Overview This gripping two-book paperback collection brings together Christina Dalcher's Sunday Times bestselling VOX and her chilling follow-up Q, both published by HQ. Together they explore worlds where control over language and intelligence reshapes society, family, and freedom. Perfect for fans of speculative dystopian fiction in the tradition of The Handmaid's Tale, this set delivers two thought-provoking, page-turning novels in stylish new paperback editions, ideal for readers who love bold, socially-charged storytelling with unforgettable heroines fighting oppressive systems. About the Books In VOX: Silence Can Be Deafening, Jean McClellan lives under a regime that limits women to just one hundred spoken words a day, enforced by an electric shock counter worn on the wrist. When a new government strips women of jobs, bank accounts, and passports, and girls are denied an education, Jean is forced to find a way to reclaim her voice — for herself, her daughter, and every silenced woman around her. It is a taut, urgent story about what happens when a society decides who gets to speak. In Q: In This World, Perfection is Everything, teacher Elena Fairchild works within a national testing system designed to reward high intelligence scores with elite education. She believes in its fairness — until her own daughter tests below expectations and is taken to a government institute for "correction." Following her daughter into this hidden system, Elena uncovers the terrible cost of a world obsessed with perfection. Both novels showcase Dalcher's skill for building tense, believable near-future worlds grounded in real anxieties about control, conformity, and family. Two full-length paperback novels from a Sunday Times bestselling author Thought-provoking dystopian fiction perfect for book clubs Strong, determined female protagonists fighting oppressive systems Ideal gift for fans of The Handmaid's Tale and speculative fiction Brand new condition, published by HQ (HarperCollins) Great value two-in-one collection set About the Author Christina Dalcher is a linguist, novelist, and flash fiction writer living in the American South. She holds a doctorate in theoretical linguistics and has over 100 publishing credits across the UK, US, and Australia, with recognitions including a first prize in the Bath Flash Fiction Award. Her debut novel, VOX, became a Sunday Times bestseller and established her as a compelling voice in contemporary dystopian fiction, with Q further cementing her reputation for tense, socially aware storytelling. Why You'll Love This Collection Two gripping, socially urgent dystopian novels in one great-value paperback set. Perfect for readers who love speculative fiction with real emotional stakes, strong heroines, and stories that linger long after the final page. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN as listed.