Espionage · Technology · Suspense
Cold Suspenders
Set ever so slightly in the future.
It could even be now.
Morton Elise wakes from a long cryogenic sleep. Why was he incarcerated—and what has happened while he was away?
With his companion Katei Cooksie, he must unravel what has happened and confront the terrifying consequences of his partner’s deeds.
A tale of espionage, global warming, computer hacking and suspense. Oh, and a touch of romance too.
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A short novel. Some big questions.
Cold Suspenders brings together the pace of a thriller and ideas drawn from science and technology: suspended animation, surveillance, identity and the remote control of transport.
Deliberately shorter than many novels, it was written for seasoned readers and for anyone who finds a thick book a daunting prospect.
Fiction—and warnings from the real world
When Cold Suspenders was published in 2008, it explored surveillance, computer hacking and the remote control of transport. These themes still have some unsettling real-world parallels.
Who controls the car?
An October 2026 European Parliament briefing describes researchers remotely taking control of vehicle functions through connected infotainment systems. It warns that compromised vehicle systems can threaten privacy and safety. Read the briefing.
When the target is essential infrastructure
In July 2026, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and international partners urged critical sectors to strengthen their defences against Russian intelligence activity. Their warning highlighted vulnerable network equipment and an attack on Poland’s energy grid. Read the warning.
Cold Suspenders is fiction. But the question at its heart remains worth asking: what happens when the technology we depend on falls into the wrong hands?
We hope you find it a jolly good read!