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The Murder Game

The shockingly twisty thriller from the bestselling 'mistress of suspense'

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The Murder Game

By: Rachel Abbott
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
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EVERYONE IS INVITED. EVERYONE MUST PLAY THE GAME.

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'When I say full of twists and turns I mean it. A compulsive powerful dark read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW

'My thriller of the year' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW

'A total delight' Daily Mail

'Takes your breath away' Sun

'A brilliant read, full of suspense' Closer

A year ago today, we all gathered for Lucas's wedding at his glorious Cornish home overlooking the sea.

But no one was married that day.

Now Lucas has invited us back to celebrate the anniversary. But the anniversary of what? The wedding that never happened, or the tragedy that occurred just hours before the ceremony was due to begin?

He's told us that tonight he has planned a game. We have our costumes, we have our parts, and everyone must play. The game, he tells us, is about to begin.

What does Lucas want from us? What are we not being told? And what's going to happen when this terrible game is over?

Praise for Rachel Abbott:

'Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading' Harriet Tyce

'What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start' Cara Hunter

'I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it' Laura Marshall

'A twisty-turny plot that had my head reeling, and my mind full of intrigue. Superb plotting from the mistress of suspense' Mel Sherratt

'A grand re-imagining of the best kind of crime caper, filled with underlying tensions, fancy rooms and a detective hungry for answers' Magic Radio: April Book Club Pick

'Fantastic and gripping - I loved the intriguing concept and the brilliantly atmospheric Cornish setting' Karen Hamilton

'This gallops along at a cracking pace, and manages to keep the twists and surprises coming thick and fast' Crime Monthly©2020 Black Dot Publishing Limited
Domestic Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Game

Critic Reviews

Abbott is a gifted storyteller and this book is a total delight
A twisty-turny plot that had my head reeling, and my mind full of intrigue. Superb plotting from the mistress of suspense.
A grand re-imagining of the best kind of crime caper, filled with underlying tensions, fancy rooms and a detective hungry for answers.
Fantastic and gripping - I loved the intriguing concept and the brilliantly atmospheric Cornish setting
This gallops along at a cracking pace, and manages to keep the twists and surprises coming thick and fast.
A brilliant read, full of suspense
The Murder Game plunges you slap-bang in the middle of a very dangerous game, and Abbott adds to a list of tales to take your breath away
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I really enjoyed listening to this book, even though the plot was extremely improbable and contrived. The narrator/actor was excellent. However, the ending left me unsettled. Early on I had guessed about Alex, but the "killer" to me is still a bit of a mystery.....or does it matter....there were no winners in this story!

left hanging..........?

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Leaves you guessing right to the end! Very sorry to finish it. one of the best.

Great whodunit

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I did enjoy this. The narrator Olivia has a terrific voice and she tells her story well.
I’ve read quite a few of Rachel Abbott’s books and this one is a step up. Well done

Great yarn

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