‘Propulsive and visceral, with characters who are just the right amount of complicated, and a sense of gathering doom which will make even hardened readers uneasy.’ Jack Heath, bestselling author of Hangman
‘Morally grey on every page, the dark and obsessive characters will make you question everything.’ Veronica Lando, Banjo Prize Winner and author of The Whispering
‘Dark academia with teeth. A compulsive, unsettling story of obsession, control, and the dangerous things we do in the name of love.’ Kyle Perry, international bestseller, author of The Bluffs
‘A gritty and gut-churning thriller that perfectly balances the light and shadowy aspects of humanity. A gripping read that journeyed into the dark underbelly of academia in a no-holds barred fight for survival. A must-read debut!' Brooke Michie, iconic reviewer and Aussie author hype woman
‘Funny, moving, sharp and utterly impressive, Condemnation to Beasts is a brilliantly executed portrait of university life, buried trauma, fractured friendships and young people playing with fire while trying to find their place in the world. Noah Bennett masterfully balances tension and humour, forcing his characters to confront impossible situations, test the bonds between them and choose between the futures they want and the pasts they cannot let go. Genuinely brilliant! I read it in two sittings. He’s on my automatic-read list from now on.’ Troy Henderson, author of Head Grenade and Australian Fiction Prize Winner
‘Weaves campus drama, science and inescapable pasts into a dark and haunting story. A twisting campus drama.’ Steph Vizard, author of The Love Contract
‘Condemnation to Beasts is a novel that will hold your attention like it holds your breath. University isn’t a safe place. In unscrupulous hands, students either succumb or rebel in a game that will affect the rest of their lives. A thriller that’s hard to put down.’ Cheryl Adam, author of the Eden Trilogy
‘Condemnation to Beasts flawlessly represents the intricacies of romance and obsession by blurring the lines between good and evil. This is a phenomenal book that you will not be able to put down!’ Brooke Marshall, reviewer