Any Human Power

By: Manda Scott

Narrated by: Clare Corbett

As Lan lies dying, she makes a promise that binds her long into the Beyond. Fifteen years later, her teenage granddaughter, Kaitlyn, triggers an international storm of outrage that unleashes the rage of a whole betrayed generation. For one shining fragment of time, the world is with her. But then the backlash begins and soon she and those closest to her find themselves facing the wrath of the old establishment, who will use every dirty trick in the book to fight them off.

Watching over the growing chaos is Lan, who taught them all to think independently, approach power sceptically and dream with clear intent. She knows more than one generation’s hopes are on the line. Nothing less than the future of humanity stands in the balance.

©2024 Manda Scott (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

‘Any Human Power is a polemical thriller like no other ... Manda Scott's characters play havoc with your emotions, her narrative keeps you turning the pages, and her ideas might just change your life.’ (Andrew Taylor, author of The Shadows of London)

‘Instantly immersive and compelling, rich and strange, human and humane, and most of all inspiring ... an extraordinary story.’ (Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author)

‘Any Human Power is an extraordinary, ground-breaking, high-wire act of a novel ... I wasn't just gripped all the way through, but moved, uplifted and energised by Scott’s wild, vast, brave and tangible vision of the possible.' (Liz Jensen, author of Your Wild and Precious Life)

'The most exciting, involving thriller I’ve read in an age, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.' (Mick Herron, award-winning author of the Slough House series)

truly unique story

This book is truly unique, both in its premise of connecting with those who’ve passed on through our dreams and in its exploration of the technological, political, and generational challenges we currently face, ultimately offering hope for our shared future.

This story provides ample food for thought, addressing nearly all of today’s political challenges. It explores the victories and potential pitfalls of technology, while emphasizing the importance of bridging generational divides through open communication and a shared commitment to creating a better future for all.

LOVED this book!

This book surprsied me. Any Human Power is not a book that I would typically pick up, however I am so thrilled I read it. It is difficult for me to pinpoint exactly what I loved about this book. The characters were well developed, I felt llke I was a part of the world being built and I deeply aligned with the message at the root of this book. The main character of this book is a fascinating woman who goes on an incredible journey in the Beyond. When her teenage granddaughter ignites an international storm, the whole family ignites across space and generations to instigate changes in society that we would be happy to leave to our children. The scope of this novel is vast and stayed with me for days after finishing it. A 10/10 recommendation.

just what is needed in this time

This book was so well fleshed out. it was very well written with beautiful depth of imagination. if you're curious about expanding past this superficial capitalist system this book is for you. thank you Manda for your creativity and gifting the world with this book. It was a great companion for me while I have been working on crocheting a dress. I will be looking into the resources to get tapped in to solutions.

Smart, powerful, intense

I am a huge fan of Manda Scott; really enjoyed the Boudica series. Heard more from her in Hagitude podcast with Sharon Blackie, so was eager to hear more from her. I was not sure of the plot centering around post-death experience of the lead character, but that soon took a back seat when the story focused on reinventing our economic, social and environmental construct to save ourselves and the planet. This is a critical moment to understand and address these issues in a completely different way. I love her ideas and will continue to look for ways to learn and support this effort.