A Game of Lies
a twisty, gripping thriller about the dark side of reality TV
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:20th Jul '23
Should be back in stock very soon
In A Game of Lies, a reality show spirals into chaos when contestants' secrets threaten their lives, leading to a gripping investigation by Detective Ffion Morgan.
In A Game of Lies, seven contestants find themselves stranded in the remote Welsh mountains, unaware of the true nature of their reality show. Each participant harbors a secret, and the stakes are incredibly high: if another player can uncover the truth, the exposed contestant faces elimination, and the potential for public humiliation. As tensions rise, the group realizes that their very lives may be in danger, as the game they thought was just a competition turns deadly.
When a contestant mysteriously disappears, Detective Ffion Morgan is called in to investigate. She must navigate the web of lies spun by the remaining contestants while grappling with her own perceptions of the show. Ffion quickly learns that in this game, nothing is as it seems, and trust is a rare commodity. With each twist and turn, she delves deeper into the secrets that bind the contestants, all while racing against time to prevent further tragedy.
As the investigation unfolds, Ffion discovers that every suspect has an alibi and a motive that could lead to murder. A Game of Lies is a gripping thriller that keeps readers guessing until the very end, blending dark humor with a complex narrative. With a cast of engaging characters and a cleverly constructed plot, Clare Mackintosh delivers a tale that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
PRAISE FOR A GAME OF LIES * - *
Twisty and clever, with layered characters, A Game of Lies takes readers to some very dark places. Another deeply enjoyable mystery from a talented storyteller -- KARIN SLAUGHTER
What great fun this book is - clever plot, engaging characters, and smart, sharp writing. An absolute delight. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman -- SHARI LAPENA
This brilliantly plotted whodunnit kept me guessing from the first page to the last. A Game of Lies is expertly paced and the writing flawless. Detective Ffion Morgan is a breath of fresh air - clever, witty and passionate about her job and a joy to spend time with! The very definition of a page turner -- SARAH PEARSE
A propulsive and topical thriller set against the beautiful backdrop of the Welsh mountains - fearless, fiery and funny DC Ffion Morgan is fast becoming my new favourite cop -- T.M. LOGAN
Tightly plotted and meticulously paced, packed with suspects, twists and turns, A Game of Lies is Clare Mackintosh at her best. It's everything you want from a thriller - and then some. Hugely enjoyable -- ALEX MICHAELIDES
Dark, devilish, witty and wonderful. A Game of Lies is a frantic, twisting, mystery yet filled with humour and heart -- CHRIS WHITAKER
Ffion is back! With a fresh case and a brilliant cast of reality TV wannabes entering the Welsh mountains, the stage is set for another gripping mystery. Sharply written, wickedly fun, and smartly plotted - A Game of Lies is a joy from beginning to end -- LUCY CLARKE
A Game of Lies has everything; a clever plot, a glorious setting, engaging characters and buckets of tension. What more could you want? -- BA PARIS
If you thought reality TV couldn't get any worse, meet Exposure. The fabulous Ffion Morgan is back in this taut whodunnit that will keep you guessing -- JANE FALLON
I loved everything about this book - a brilliant, high-concept thriller with plot twists that made me gasp, and wonderful characters that had me laughing out loud and wincing in horror. I was rooting for DC Ffion Morgan and Dave the Dog so hard I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It is of course, superbly plotted, paced and written,but it isthe characters that set this above most crime series, and I can't wait to find out what happens next -- JO CALLAGHAN
Fans of Clare Mackintosh have something great to look forward to. Deeply rooted in the glorious Welsh countryside, Ffion is the sparky bilingual cop you didn't know you needed and now she's investigating a death in a reality game show, but is it a game or a trap? Another hit! -- LIZ NUGENT
Ingeniously plotted and deliciously original, this complex crime thriller explores the lies that bind us together - and tear us apart * WOMAN'S OWN *
With her trademark twists and turns, Clare Mackintosh entertains brilliantly in this exciting new thriller * MY WEEKLY *
Gripping, tense and an absolute delight * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *
A reality show akin to Survivor turns into a nightmare . . . Well-structured (and featuring a very good dog!), this is a sure hit for Mackintosh devotees * ELLE *
Another cracking read from an author who knows how to keep a reader gripped * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *
A classic whodunit meets reality TV in this twisty and clever page-turner . . . A far richer read than the average police procedural - but without ever sacrificing the procedural bit, which twists unguessably along * READER'S DIGEST *
Seven reality show contestants are stranded in the Welsh mountains, and the name of the game is to expose their secrets. Then, one goes missing . . . Twisty * CRIME MONTHLY *
We were gripped from the opening chapter. Clare Mackintosh's A Game of Lies is just brilliant! * THAT'S LIFE *
You won't be able to put it down * CHAT MAGAZINE *
PRAISE FOR CLARE MACKINTOSH * - *
So many jaw-dropping twists and turns -- LUCY FOLEY
She's a major talent -- LEE CHILD
Arresting, ingenious * SUNDAY TIMES *
No one writes a twist like Clare Mackintosh -- PAULA HAWKINS
Superb. Devilishly clever, with echoes of Agatha Christie -- PATRICIA CORNWELL
Mackintosh is just getting better and better with every book -- PETER JAMES
I can't stop thinking about it -- LIANE MORIARTY
Compulsive, thrilling and just so beautifully done -- LISA JEWELL
Absolutely BRILLIANT -- MARIAN KEYES
Clare Mackintosh is a genius -- FIONA CUMMINS
Sharply written, wickedly fun, and smartly plotted - A GAME OF LIES is a joy from beginning to end. -- SARAH PEARSE
ISBN: 9781408725962
Dimensions: 236mm x 162mm x 36mm
Weight: 640g
384 pages