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The Family Game
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Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Catherine Steadman returns with her next breathless, Hitchcockian thriller, full of twists that hit one after another - perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Shari Lapena and Lucy Foley.
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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 . . .
Praise for Catherine Steadman
'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
'Another screen-worthy thriller' Washington Post
'Like Chekhov’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending' New York Times
'Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day' Caroline Kepnes
'A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood’s glittering façade. I loved it' TM Logan
'Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world' BA Paris
'Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters you’ll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending' JP Delaney
'A thriller for our times' Louise Candlish
'A proper page-turner' New York Times
'Fans of The Silent Patient will love it' CJ Tudor
'Had me racing through the pages' Sarah Vaughan
'An enjoyable, nail-biting ride' Observer
'Perfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel' Woman’s Weekly
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The Family Game by Catherine Steadman has been praised for its engaging blend of psychological thrills and intriguing family dynamics. Reviewers have likened its atmosphere to a modern-day fairy tale filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The book's setting among New York's elite adds to its charm, making for a compelling and nail-biting thriller.
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ISBN: 9781471189852
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Catherine Steadman is an author and actress based in London. Her first novel, Something in the Water, was a number one New York Times bestseller with rights sold in over 30 territories. It was selected as a Reese Witherspoon Book Club and Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Her second novel, Mr Nobody, was published in 2020, and her third novel, The Disappearing Act, published in 2021. Her fourth thriller, The Family Game, will publish in 2022. Catherine grew up in the New Forest, Hampshire, and now lives in North London with her husband and two daughters. To find out more, find Catherine on Twitter and Instagram. I: @catsteadman T: @CatSteadman
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