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In The Game by Scott Kershaw, five strangers from diverse backgrounds are each faced with a chilling ultimatum to save someone they love. Thrust into a sinister competition, they must confront an array of psychological challenges set by an unseen puppeteer. As the stakes rise, it's a race against time and danger in this gripping crime thriller.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intense thrillers that combine elements of suspense and psychological games. The story delivers a heart-pounding narrative, focusing on ordinary people thrust into a high-stakes game of life and death, making it perfect for those who love a gripping page-turner filled with unexpected twists.

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The Game

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To save their life, you have to play.

The #1 audio bestseller

‘Subversive and gripping’ S J Watson
‘Dark, fiendish, riveting’ Janice Hallett
‘Exciting and original’ Simon McCleave
‘This year’s must-read thriller’ Adam Croft


Across the globe, five strangers receive a horrifying message from an unknown number.

THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST IS IN DANGER.

To save them, each must play The Game – a sinister unknown entity that has a single rule: there can only be one winner.

IF YOU LOSE, YOUR LOVED ONE WILL DIE.

But what is The Game – and why have they been chosen?

There’s only one thing each of them knows for sure: they’ll do anything to win…

WELCOME TO THE GAME. YOU’VE JUST STARTED PLAYING.


A breakneck thriller filled with non-stop suspense, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Mark Dawson and Terry Hayes’ I Am Pilgrim.

Readers love The Game:

‘This was an absolute belter of a book!’

Wow! Can absolutely see this book being made into a film. . . The whole book pulled me in straight away and I couldn't put it down. Full of twists from start to finish, twists that I never saw coming!’

‘Had me gripped . . . I couldn't breathe until I finished it

‘This is one of the most original stories I've read for a while. Just read it! You won't regret it.’

‘What an utterly terrifying thriller this was! It doesn’t get scarier than this…’

‘Horrifyingly credible . . . This is a fast-paced, menacing and dark read. Grips from the off and doesn’t let go until that very last page.’

‘This book was chilling and tense and will have you on the edge of your seat.’

‘Unique, cinematic and fast-paced. Unputdownable and thrilling page-turner. Highly recommended.’

‘I love a story that is a bit different and unique and this certainly was. A thought-provoking story that chilled me to the bone . . . Will have you up all night. Such a cleverly written story

‘Fast-paced, tense, atmospheric and so full of suspense . . . I didn’t know what to expect when. I couldn’t put this book down it was completely gripping.’

‘From the first few pages the adrenaline rush never lets up.’

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Game by Scott Kershaw is widely praised for its gripping and fast-paced narrative, demanding to be read in one sitting. It features a dark, intricate plot with explosive twists, making it a riveting thriller reminiscent of adrenaline-pumping stories like Squid Game. The book is noted for its compelling characters and a chilling, unexpected ending, making it a must-read for thriller enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008531621

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Scott Kershaw lives in Lincolnshire, in a Victorian cottage that was formerly ruled by mice. He likes the crackle of vinyl, the smell of paperbacks, the taste of a stiff drink and the view from a front row barrier. He's getting too old and heavy for crowd-surfing, but that rarely stops him from trying. His first real love was cinema. His beagle, Darwin, is the one true king of dogs. As a child, Scott believed in monsters. Sometimes he still does. The Game is his debut thriller.

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