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The Family Game

By: Catherine Steadman
Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
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Publisher's Summary

The new must-have thriller from the best-selling author of Something in the Water.

The rules:

  1. Listen carefully.
  2. Do your research.
  3. Trust no one.
  4. Run for your life.

Harriet Reed is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful American family.

When Edward’s father hands her a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t a novel. It’s a confession to murder.

Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is all part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker.

Because this might be a game to the Holbeck family—but games can still be deadly.

Ready or not, here they come....

©2022 Catherine Steadman (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK

Critic Reviews

"Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric—I couldn’t put it down." (Lucy Foley)

"Engrossing and unputdownable." (Caroline Kepnes)

"Captivating doesn't cover it. Brilliant doesn't do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning." (BP Walter)

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The family game

Wonderful thriller, full of intrigue with twists and turns right through to finale.. narrated so well by author .

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Wonderful!

AMAZING! Finished it so quickly - I couldn't stop listening! Wonderful performance by the author.

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Had me on the edge of my seat

Really enjoyed this book from the beginning. Lots of twists and turns and had me guessing the whole way through. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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A good thriller

Very interesting read and a gripping thriller! I really enjoyed listening to this crime book!

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Great character from the start

Great read and kept the pace beautifully! Highly recommend for those who like “who do you trust” genre.

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Loved it

I couldn't stop listening to this one! Catherine Steadman does have a formula of "who did it" so I guessed the ending early on, however, it's still a good read and I enjoyed the darker details in this story.

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OMG best!

from the moment it started all the way through- story and narration completely on point I literally couldn't put it down and had to take the last 2 hrs of the book off work it was SO gripping. new fan here ant wait to read the others by this author!

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Excellent read

Keep me guessing with an unexpected outcome. Recommended read. Look forward to reading other books by Catherine. Good narration.

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Such a gripping story

It had me hooked from the moment you meet the family and start trying to unravel the secrets

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Weird Creepy Book

Firstly I am sick of the author reading all her books. Her monotonous tone is so annoying, Please give it up and let someone else read.

This book is creepy and werid. I disliked it to the max.

I am contemplating returning it as I couldn’t listen to it all.

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