Michel Houellebecq is one of the most widely read French writers in the world, the author of the famous bestsellers “Elementary Particles”, “Platform”, “Humility”, “Serotonin”, laureate of the Goncourt Prize and holder of the Legion of Honor. In his new novel “Destroy” ”The action takes place in 2027. Humanity is threatened by an elusive terrorist organization, all intelligence agencies have been brought to their feet. Meanwhile, preparations for the presidential elections are in full swing in France. The main character of the book, Paul Raison, finds himself at the center of election intrigues. Absorbed in his work in the office of the Minister of Economy, he had long been accustomed to a cold relationship with his wife and to his loneliness. Suddenly the measured course of his existence is disrupted: he receives news that his father has suffered a stroke. Paul goes to his father's childhood home and plunges into family problems. His life changes dramatically... The multi-layered plot of the novel unfolds on two planes: it is both a political thriller and a family saga in a world on the brink of chaos. Foul language is used. The publishing design is preserved in PDF A4 format.