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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
All stars
Most relevant
Love this author, always keeps me hooked until the end and wanting more - looking forward to the next one

Another winner

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I loved this book, it’s very addictive and kept me captivated all way through, the narrator really brings each one alive, just when you think you’ve worked it out another twist!
I binge listened! Highly recommended

Kept me guessing

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I totally enjoyed this book. Reminded me a bit of Agata Christy's style and I wonder why any of Rachel Abbot's books are not screen yet. The very entertaining storyline and keeps you hooked listening. I recommend this book without hesitations.

Great book

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I would have liked more detail and reaction from Isobel and nick. As well as everyone else when they found out the truth. Bit of an anticlimax non the end.

Ending

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Another brilliant creation from Abbott! Interesting plot and characterisation and superb narrative from Vinnal. Loved it.

great

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