Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. It's a good post-apocalyptic novel that takes place outside London. Mike, the main character, is a college professor of technology. Technology causes most of humans to kill each other. Well written and an easy read. ~ Anthony Philo (Reviewer), NetGalley

.........................The concept was very intriguing and made for a fast read. The writing was fluent and easy to follow and the characters very different and likable. It's not easy to have all characters easy to like, there's usually one or two you don't like. Here it wasn't the case. I'll definitely check out more books by this author. ~ Kristel Vergara (Reviewer), NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. 2038: Rick Razor’s mark is seen all over the world, with his innovative Razor Technology owned by the majority of the population. Professor Mike Pilkington sees a disturbing video on his RazorVision glasses and the world turns violently upside down. As almost every human being is wiped out through murder and suicide, Mike helps rebuild society, but his hunger for answers drives him on a collision course with the chilling force behind the apocalypse.... Great read The Malaise will show you a world that could happen today. This book will keep you turning the pages just to see what happens next, a must read for any reader! ~ George Lynn (Reviewer), NetGalley

A very atmospheric, addictive read. I enjoyed the British humor but at the heart of this book is a very dark reality of the possibility of social media, technology and the internet completely taking over. This book genuinely gave me chills and some scenes were quite hard to read. A great dystopian/thriller/sci fi mix and a recommended read. ~ Adele Hawkins , NetGalley

The writing is actually solidly good. If you're in the mood to watch the world burn, and want to have some fun along the way, this could just be what you're looking for. ~ Fiona Cook, NetGalley

The atmosphere he creates is wonderful and very dark. ~ Lou @ Readers Retreat, NetGalley

I'm glad I read this book. I love stories set in the apocalypse, so I really hoped that I would enjoy this one. Not only were the characters really interesting to get to know, but I was really happy to get to see the world around them as well. I also loved the cult aspect of it. Definitely check it out if you have the chance, and you don't mind a little bit of gore in your stories. Full review at: https://radioactivebookreviews.wordpress.com/2018/12/14/the-malaise-by-david-turton-review/ ~ Aurora Schnarr, Radio Active Book Reviews

This book is so well crafted, it had me hooked from the moment the carnage began, but I also loved reading about the rebuilding of one little corner of the world. What interested me most, and where the author has done a particularly good job, is in the dynamics and relationships between the various characters, and also their relationship to the past and the new world in which they must survive. ~ Annette Jordan, NetGalley

I really enjoyed this book. It starts with most of the western world hooked on Razor Technologies. Why not? It's given out for free and is oh, so handy! Until one day a strange video appears and sweeps the world, getting over 2 billion views.That night, around midnight, most of the people who saw the video go crazy. Twitching and drooling and trying to kill anything in their way. Professor Mike Pilkington spends a harrowing night fighting his way to safety while carrying his infant daughter, Zara. After surviving the night, they go on to meet others and form a community. Tiny spoiler here. Finally! A post apocalyptic book that kills off the "zombies" quickly. I could give 4 stars for that alone. However, I don't have to do that because the book is really good all the way through. The community that is formed seems realistic. There are a few things that come a bit too easily, in my opinion, but that's minor. This book is a really good post apocalyptic read. If you are looking for straight horror, this isn't it. (Though that very cool cover does lead one to think that.) I'm hopeful that there will be more books set in this world. ~ Wendy Lewis, NetGalley

A fascinating, atmospheric and enthralling book that keeps you hooked til the last page. I loved this dystopian novel, well written and full of well developed and interesting characters. There is a lot of darkness but there's also hope. The ending is open and I hope this is going to be a series with further instalment. Recommended! ~ Anna Maria Giacomasso , NetGalley

I thought this sounded like a good post-apocalyptic read from the original synopsis. In the future, 99.5% of humanity uses wearable, brain linked tech. A viral video is seen by 90% of that population. First viewing induces an effect almost like cocaine. Nobody watches just once, with a few exceptions. Those include people who got headaches from the first viewing or didn't use the tech in the first place. One night shortly after the video reaches almost the entire population, those who experienced cocaine-like symptoms are changed into murderous mind-dead animals intent on killing those who weren't affected. That's the first few chapters. The rest of the story dwells on the survivors' search for answers as to what really happened. Loved the characters and the plot line, especially the twists! ~ Ed Jones, NetGalley

Check out The Malaise if you’re into post-apoc stuff and if you have some thoughts on the social media/privacy debate. Full Review: https://serpent-club.com/2018/10/14/the-malaise-by-david-turton-book-review/ ~ Rachel Berardinelli, Serpent Clun

The Malaise is an end of the world dystopian story that is frighteningly all too easy to imagine. The characters were all very enjoyable and pretty realistic. The main characters were quite well developed and I found myself truly caring about what happens to each character. The ending is left open to a potential sequel and I for one, would definitely like to know what's going to happen next! ~ Megan Vickers , GoodReads

The Malaise by David Turton is a gripping dystopian mystery that weaves a story about technology, human interactions, and people's reliance on that technology and creating a world before and a world after. It truly has the reader questioning if technology has helped or hurt society. When one man is granted too much power and technology takes over, the fate of the world is at play. The story focused more on the characters that survived and rebuilding a society rather than on the "zombies," which is different from the more traditional dystopian novels. I liked the characters and their storylines. The plot had me wanting to read and turn the pages faster. ~ Paula Lopez, NetGalley

WOW! Double up that WOW! What a great book. Make a cup of tea, throw on some comfy clothes, you will be a while! I read this book in one sitting! IT WAS SO GOOD! The author did a great job moving the story forward and building the suspense. Even the ending was a great ending...leaving it open for a sequel. Further, the ending I thought was good, I thought a little unbelievable that two people who had never met, would plan a murder. Overall, a great book. ~ Jennifer Juenke , NetGalley

It's a good post-apocalyptic novel that takes place outside London. Mike, the main character, is a college professor of technology. Technology causes most of humans to kill each other. Well written. ~ Anthon Philo, NetGalley

The Malaise is definitely worth a read! The story has me re-thinking my curiosity about VR and complex, adaptable AI software! The cover art for this book is awesome! Very eye catching. I wanted to read this story the minute I saw the cover! Full review at: https://myinterdimensionalchaos.blogspot.com/2018/12/review-malaise.html ~ Julie Wyant, My Interdimensional Chaos

One day the world falls apart. That's the set-up for David Turton's thrill-ride post-apocalyptic novel "The Malaise," but also a reoccurring theme behind each event in the story. All the glittering promise of our bleeding-edge present disintegrates in a single day of terror and blood. "The Malaise" pulls the reader in from the first signs of onrushing disaster to the somber but still dangerous aftermath. In terms of genre, Turton flows smoothly through a variety of styles, mixing zombie horror, near-future technological speculation, to a coming-of-age story set in a haunted landscape of Britain shorn of most of its population. While evoking the pleasantly meandering digressions of Earth Abides and the gruesome terror of World War Z, Turton finds his own solemn, ruminative voice for this story. Recommended for fans of near-future dystopia literature and zombie survival novels. ~ Morgan Crooks, author

David Turton has entered the realm of post-apocalyptic horror in a big way with 'The Malaise.' Technology has been engineered to give us what is believed to be nearly a perfect society. Only, not everyone agrees it is perfect, and mistakes bring it all crashing down around us in a tale that could easily fall into the wide net of near-future horror in works such as Netflix's 'Black Mirror.' A thrilling and gripping mix of science fiction and horror which will have your eyes glued to the page from start to finish! ~ Stuart Conover, HorrorTree.Com

The Malaise is a world I don’t want to enter, but one I think we might be heading to. A techno class that knows how our world should work, and is determined to give us exactly what they think we want. Only, like with all false gods, mistakes are made … and death ensues. Turton shows a world destroyed, but encapsulates the human spirit in the tiny group that bands together. He writes vivid horror scenes, and touching moments of humanity at its best. The Malaise will keep you turning page after page, racing to get to the ending, and all the while hoping the technology giants of today don’t throw us into his horror of tomorrow. ~ David Beers, bestselling author

David Turton has proved again and again that he is not only one of the most riveting new voices working today, but that his work bears a unique quality that is seldom seen. His ability to transform his style of writing, work within varying genres, be it Lovecraftian fiction or literary horror, separates Turton from the pack. ~ C.P. Dunphey, Gehenna and Hinnom Books

David Turton's The Malaise is a smoothly flowing, well thought out dystopian novel that kept me engaged throughout. ~ Ed Ahern, author of The Witch Made Me Do It

The Malaise is a cautionary tale with all of the shocking and chilling moments you expect from a proper horror story. Fiction with a futuristic bent, it provides a “what if” that is both fascinating and disturbing. It will have you gripping your chair as you read and provides an ending that leaves you wanting more. ~ Chantal Boudreau, author, the Fervor series