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The Final Gambit

The bestselling, addictive, twist-filled mystery and TikTok sensation!

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The Final Gambit

By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Narrated by: Christie Moreau
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The thrilling and unmissable conclusion to the international bestselling, 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed), BookTok sensation, Inheritance Games trilogy. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.


WINNER TAKES ALL . . .


Avery's fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about.

To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her.

But as the clock ticks down to when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help - and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player.

Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake-and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.

'Impossible to put down' Buzzfeed

'Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists.' E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars

© Jennifer Lynn Barnes 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Critic reviews

Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. (E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars)
Impossible to put down

A fantastic rollercoaster of a book! We Were Liars meets The Da Vinci Code.

(Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake)
A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and a high-stakes treasure hunt . . . The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page! (Katharine McGee, author of American Royals)
All stars
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Really enjoyed the series so far, so excited for book 4 and I really like the narrator! Very easy listen!

Can’t wait for book 4!

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Okay but after all that she just gives all the money away? That’s really reckless .. she’s not thinking about her future or her children’s future at all is she??

The ending?!

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Amazing book absolutely in love with the characters, the book is well executed can’t wait till the book about the brothers comes out.

Amazing story line

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3.5 🌟
This delivers a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to The Inheritance Games trilogy. The story picks up with Avery still caught in the whirlwind of the Hawthorne fortune, facing new mysteries, unexpected arrivals, and the constant push and pull of family secrets.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes keeps the pace tight and the stakes high—each chapter is designed to keep you turning pages. The puzzles and riddles are clever as ever, but what really shines is the tension between characters: loyalty, rivalry, and the question of who can truly be trusted.
The Hawthorne brothers remain a highlight, bringing both charm and frustration in equal measure. Avery’s journey feels complete here, with just enough twists to keep things exciting without dragging out the story. Of the three, this is so far the weakest and I'm not sure what will follow next in The Brothers Hawthorne, book 4, but I am still intrigued.

Twists and turns

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This book was captivating from beginning to end, thoroughly enjoyed it! Readers voice was very soothing and gripping

Brilliant book brilliantly read

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