IN THIS WORLD, PERFECTION IS EVERYTHING‘Terrifyingly plausible’ Louise Candlish ‘Devastating and brilliant’ Woman & Home ‘Thought-provoking’ Alice Feeney ‘Shocking . . . A powerful tale’ Cosmopolitan ‘Timely’ Kia AbdullahIt begins as a way to make things fairer. An education system that will benefit everyone. It’s all in the name of progress.This is what Elena Fairchild believes. As a teacher in one of the government’s elite schools for children with high ‘Q’ scores, she witnesses the advantages first-hand.But when Elena’s own daughter scores lower than expected, she is taken away. Elena follows her to her new home. A government institute.What she finds there makes Elena question everything. Because this world is about perfection – and that comes at a terrible price.What readers are saying about Q‘To everyone that loved Vox and wants to read another like it this is just for you!!’‘I love Dalcher’s books, they grip me from the beginning and I find them impossible to put down’‘I read this book in 24 hours! I loved it.’‘An amazing read . . . thought provoking and made me eager to know what is coming next from this brilliant author.’‘This book had me hooked from start to finish.‘Both timely and chilling. Q is a thrilling read’