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The Family Game

By: Catherine Steadman
Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
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'Classy and ingenious new thriller' BA PARIS

‘Millionaires, marriage and murder make for a potent cocktail in this compelling tale set among the super-rich of New York’s elite’ TM LOGAN

‘Instantly compelling and filled with ingenious twists and brilliant characters. This is sublime thriller writing’ BP WALTER

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 Domestic Thrillers Psychological Thriller & Suspense Suspense Game

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

Had me on the edge of my seat

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

Wonderful!

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

A good thriller

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

Great character from the start

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

The family game

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A great thriller. Full of suspense and heart stopping moments. It was difficult to stop listening!

Great

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I really enjoyed this one! I just wish it got into the action a bit earlier, and had more of the 'games'.

Intense in-laws to-be

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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.

Loved it

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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!

OMG best!

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

Excellent read

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