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The Game

By: Martin Kemp
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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Secrets. Lies. Murder. Fame can be deadly.

A British icon delivers a powerful blockbuster in an exhilarating thriller set in London’s East End.

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A FALLEN ROCKSTAR. ONE LAST CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION.

People used to scream Johnny Klein's name.

Now he's lost the fame. The marriage. The money.

When he's offered one more throw of the dice, he grabs at the chance. But instead, Johnny's dragged down into East London's dark underbelly, and forced to face the dark corners of his past.

JOHNNY THOUGHT HE HAD NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. HE WAS WRONG.

‘Masterful’ Susan Lewis

‘Feels different and fresh, Johnny Klein is a great character, love it!’ Kimberley Chambers

‘Gritty, compelling and heartbreaking … loved it’ Catherine Cooper

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Readers LOVE The Game:

‘I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A book that stays with you after you’ve finished it … Thrilling, heartfelt and thought-provoking’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A good gritty storyline that also pulled at the heartstrings’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a fun read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping, absorbing and interesting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Mr Kemp didn’t disappoint’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great storyline … I hope there’s a follow up book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2023 Martin Kemp Action & Adventure Amateur Sleuths City Life Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Urban Crime Detective

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Critic reviews

‘A masterful accomplishment with so much wonderful detail that really brought the story and characters to life’ Susan Lewis

'Johnny's a great character … I love it!' Kimberley Chambers

‘Gritty, compelling and heartbreaking … loved it’ Catherine Cooper
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Well written & read. Great 1st book. Lots more to come? There certainly should be.

Great listen.

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loved everything about this book and the main character Johnny you just wanted to root for him.. Great story line

loved the realistic theme and characters..

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Anyone who grew up on 80s music can appreciate this book. Really looking forward to the next installment.

Great story told by the best narrator!

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The book was ok to listen, not quite my topic about former rock-stars, but the narrative was so good that it made me to listen to the end. Now I am looking for other other books read by Paul Thornley, will see if the other reads are as good as this one.

Probably the best narrative so far

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Really enjoyed the story. I was interested that Martin Kemp was the author. By chapter three had totally forgotten that. The twist and turns engaged me. The narrator was spot on. I enjoyed the interview at the end with Martin - imagining him in the bath! Will certainly buy the next one in the series

I really enjoyed this

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