Dark Future Series by John Marrs 3 Books Collection Set - Adult Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The One
The Marriage Act
The Family Experiment

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: Multiple (verified: The Marriage Act 9781529071191; other titles to be confirmed per edition)
Publisher: Del Rey; Pan Macmillan
Age Range: Adult

Overview
Step into John Marrs' unsettling near-future world with this Dark Future series 3 book paperback collection, gathering The One, The Marriage Act and The Family Experiment in one set. Each novel imagines how technology, government control and consumer culture could reshape love, marriage and parenthood, forcing ordinary people into extraordinary moral dilemmas. Fans of speculative fiction and techno-thrillers will find three addictive, twist-laden reads, perfect for solo reading, book clubs, or as a gift for anyone who loves fiction that asks "what if".

About the Books
The One introduces a world where a simple DNA test can identify your genetically perfect partner. A decade after scientists isolate the "match gene", millions have tested in search of true love, but when five strangers meet their matches, buried secrets threaten to turn destiny into danger. This premise inspired the hit Netflix adaptation and established Marrs as a master of high-concept suspense. The Marriage Act, book two in the Dark Future series, imagines a near-future Britain where a right-wing government's Sanctity of Marriage Act forces couples into state-monitored unions, punishing those who remain single. Four couples discover how quickly love curdles under constant surveillance and coercion, in a chilling study of authoritarian overreach. The Family Experiment closes the trilogy with a world where overpopulation has made parenthood unaffordable for many, prompting a controversial company to offer virtual children raised through VR headsets and a Metaverse platform. When the company stages a reality TV show to promote its service, the ethical lines between entertainment and exploitation blur completely. Together the three novels examine love, autonomy and family through near-future technology and policy, each delivering tense pacing and moral complexity.

• Three full-length standalone novels from the acclaimed Dark Future series in one paperback set
• Thought-provoking dystopian themes ideal for book clubs and discussion groups
• Includes The One, the basis for the Netflix series of the same name
• Great value paperback collection for fans of speculative and techno-thriller fiction
• A memorable gift set for adult readers who enjoy twisty, high-concept storytelling
• Brand new condition, ready to read or gift straight away

About the Author
John Marrs is a former journalist turned full-time novelist, known for tense, high-concept dystopian thrillers that interrogate technology's impact on love, family and society. His novel The One became a Netflix series and a word-of-mouth bestseller, while The Marriage Act and The Family Experiment cemented his reputation for gripping, socially aware speculative fiction. Marrs' Dark Future series is celebrated for combining page-turning plotting with genuinely unsettling near-future scenarios.

Why You'll Love This Dark Future Collection
If you enjoy dystopian fiction that feels uncomfortably close to reality, this three-book paperback set delivers non-stop tension, moral complexity and unforgettable "what if" premises from one of the genre's sharpest storytellers.

Please Note: The ISBN shown and UK edition cover reflect the current printing available; individual printings may vary slightly.