Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders' return to the "Bardo"—a liminal afterlife state he previously explored in his Booker Prize-winning Lincoln in the Bardo .
A British police procedural drama created by World Productions for the BBC.
Reviewers have praised its "explosive imagination" and "moral focus," with some comparing it to A Christmas Carol . It became a major bestseller shortly after its release. 2. Vigil (TV Series, 2021–Present) Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders'
While praised for its pace and the chemistry between leads Amy Silva and Kirsten Longacre ( Rose Leslie ), military experts have criticized the show for technical inaccuracies regarding Royal Navy protocols. 3. Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink (Non-Fiction Book, 2020) Vigil - Columbia Global Reports
The setting shifts to a military base, where Silva investigates a deadly drone attack, exploring modern warfare and political "truth bombs". It became a major bestseller shortly after its release
The novel examines corporate greed, the human toll of capitalism, and the complex nature of absolution and ethical responsibility.
Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva ( Suranne Jones ) is sent to the nuclear submarine HMS Vigil to investigate a suspicious death, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the British government and Navy. a popular British television thriller
Depending on your interest, "Vigil" may refer to a critically acclaimed novel by George Saunders, a popular British television thriller, or a non-fiction book about political upheaval in Hong Kong.