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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 . . .

©2022 Catherine Steadman (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK Domestic Thrillers Psychological Thriller & Suspense Suspense Game Exciting

Critic reviews

"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)
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I was hooked by the concept & the characters but just felt it went on for too long. Could have knocked 3 hours off the story quite easily.
Narrator has a nice voice but doesn't diverse enough between characters.

Story dragged out too much

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I had high hopes for this book but it was nothing special to be honest. I enjoyed most of it until the ‘twist’ which I thought was disappointing and a little unbelievable. Overall it was okay but not brilliant like I had hoped. Narrator for me was okay, although the ‘men’s’ voices didn’t much sound like men so I got confused a few times. Just okay for me.

Expected more given previous reviews

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Didn’t want it to finish. A complicated and throughly engaging plot. Endings a complete surprise.
Brilliant narration

Brilliant

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Who would have thought a simple love story could have taken the twists and turns of this story fascinating and imaginatively written 💯👏

Captivating listen

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Great plot twist and well read by the author. You kept on guessing until the end. After reading her last book I was looking forward to the next one she wrote and it didn’t disappoint.

Another good book from author

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