| Title | : | The Game |
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| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 |
| Publication | : | First published November 12, 2020 |
THEY KNOW WHAT YOU DID
You receive a call, an email, a text – someone knows your secret and they want to ruin you.
AND THEY’RE OUT FOR BLOOD
If you don’t do what they say, they’ll tell everyone what you’ve been hiding.
They will come after you, destroy you, and they aren’t afraid to kill.
IT’S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME
Why readers love Luca Veste's novels . . .
'High-concept serial killer thriller with twists and heart. Stunning' STEVE CAVANAGH
'A fast-paced mystery about friendships, secrets and fears with a twist in the tail that fooled me completely' CHRIS EWAN
‘Properly Stephen King-style creepy’ IAN RANKIN
‘Perfectly terrifying' AMANDA JENNINGS
‘A dark and brilliant thriller from a writer who just gets better and better’ MARK BILLINGHAM
‘An entertainingly nasty piece of work' CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE
The Game Reviews
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A man who refuses to give his name is being interviewed at Lancaster Police Station, he shockingly admits to killing eight people. This is all part of ‘The Game’ a chilling novel about atonement. The story is told by the players, the police interview and by DC Mark Flynn.
This is a really well written and compelling novel with an all too believable premise. This initially seems far fetched but then when you reflect on what ‘sins’ the players are atoning for such as trolling and cat-fishing then it suddenly doesn’t seem beyond the realms of possibility. It has a really good brisk pace, it’s full of suspense and tension and is very chilling in places. You can feel DC Mark Flynn’s frustration as he tries to make sense of what he learns and how to convey it to the powers that be so they believe it too. I like his character as he is dogged, determined and intelligent. The plot is a bit convoluted and complex so you need to pay attention but it’s clever and different which I like very much. This story encompasses a variety of themes from bullying to jealousy and rejection as well as misogyny and the quest for power. As the conclusion approaches I don’t feel too much of a surprise by the outcome but that doesn't mean to say it’s not good. It still contains plenty of tension as it reaches a resolution.
Overall, an original and pertinent storyline which makes for an immersive read.
With thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the arc in return for an honest review. -
The Game is the latest part psychological thriller, part police procedural, from crime writer Luca Veste, set in Liverpool, and is a chilling read touching on the themes of guilt, atonement, manipulation, the battle of good versus evil and the utilisation of the internet for nefarious purposes. It all starts when various people are contacted either by a telephone call, email or a text stating that their deepest, darkest secret has been discovered and that the Game Master will not hesitate to reveal the secret to the world if the player, or more appropriately victim, does not comply with the instructions given at all times. Two players go head-to-head where they must work their way through the tasks and try to accomplish all of the levels set out for them. The players aren't allowed to skip a level, but they are assured that once they successfully complete all stages they will be free from The Game forever. Mainly carried out online and advertised for all the world to see people are able to follow the twisted game to fruition and even put forward challenges of their own to add to the many tasks if the Game Master approves of it. Those behind it think nothing of destroying a life, or even going so far as to kill in the name of The Game...
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Liverpool, introverted and socially awkward, Detective Constable Mark Flynn of the Liverpool Major Crimes Unit is assigned the case of missing Emily Burns. He believes her to likely be dead as blood was found at the scene of her last known location and friends and family have heard hide nor hair since. When an unnamed man arrives at the station claiming to have murdered eight people they are dubious about whether this is the truth, and how is this related to the disappearance of Miss Burns, if indeed it is? This is a devilish and deliciously deviant thriller featuring a genuinely sick and sadistic killer who enjoys destroying peoples lives and playing twisted mind games and a cop who knows more than most how it feels to be bullied and mistreat by his peers. It's an interesting and completely compulsive mix of good versus evil and is thought-provoking in that it makes you wonder what you'd do if you were ”forced” into playing this game. The answer to that, I guess, lies in what your secret actually is. A rollicking, nail-biter of a read, The Game presents Veste at his most imaginative and riveting and is fun, entertaining and comes highly recommended. Many thanks to Simon & Schuster UK for an ARC. -
Perhaps more of a 3.7 stars for me. It was fast paced and quite intriguing to read. Read it faster than I've done on a while. But it wasn't as on the edge of my seat kind of story as I hoped but still a good one
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Jessica ashamed #3
Laurie Simmonds disappeared two months ago, her campervan abandoned on the isolated Twentynine Palms Highway, miles from anywhere or anyone. The police investigation has been stalled so her parents have put their faith in private investigator, Jessica Shaw, to find out the truth of what happened. Jessica and her partner Matt Connor discover two other women are missing.
I did not know that this book was part of a series when I requested it but it did read well as a
standalone. This is a fast paced thriller with lots of twists. We are told the story from multiple points of view. Jessica Shaw is a fabulous and believable character. There's quite a few characters that are introduced at the beginning which made it a bit confusing. This is a great suspenseful read that will keep you guessing. My first read by the author but it won't be my last. -
I love Luca Veste's gritty style of writing and The Game did not disappoint. It begins with a hook of a premise which immediately draws you in. The story hits the ground running in one of my favourite fictional places - a police interview room. The game is afoot, as Sherlock Holmes would say. Why is the suspect confessing to not one, not two, but eight murders to police? Read on and find out. This is a taut, satisfying thriller with layers of suspense that will pick you up, give you a hell of a shake, and leave you wanting for more.
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This is a very clever crime thriller.
The story begins with someone confessing to eight murders but we don’t know who this is until much later in the book.
We’re then with DC Mark Flynn as he’s called to a crime scene where blood has been found. He’s been told to investigate a missing girl so wonders if this is linked.
There’s no body though and the family are desparate to know what’s happened to their daughter.
Soon a body is discovered but it’s not Emily - so who is it?
We’re aware from other chapters that The Game is setting people challenges and their lives are at risk if they lose, but it’s a while before DC Flynn suspects there’s something sinister going on.
His superiors want him to arrest a family member but Mark thinks it’s got something to do with The Game that he keeps coming across, and he’s right.
Soon he faces a life threatening situation for him and someone close to him.
I loved the twists and turns in this book and the story had me hooked from the beginning.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. -
Time taken to read - 1 day
Pages - 400
Publisher - Simon & Schuster
Source - Bought
Blurb from Goodreads
An edge-of-your-seat thriller that merges the twists of a psychological-mystery with the investigative layers of a procedural . . .
THEY KNOW WHAT YOU DID
You receive a call, an email, a text – someone knows your secret and they want to ruin you.
AND THEY’RE OUT FOR BLOOD
If you don’t do what they say, they’ll tell everyone what you’ve been hiding.
They will come after you, destroy you, and they aren’t afraid to kill.
IT’S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME
My Review
We open with a police interview, someone is admitting to murders and we get inside glimpse into his mind. Who is he, what is the game and what is his motive? We then flip to before and the players, the people involved in a game, what is the game, why are they playing and why are they dying? Fling into that a police investigation, a missing person, a dead body and pow we have the beginnings of the book.
This is one of those books you are pulled into but have absolutely no idea what is going on. Lots of characters, lots of action and of course the investigation of missing person, Emily Burns. DC Mark Flynn is head of the case, chatting to Emily's family, a shady uncle known to the cops, a reluctant family to give up information. Why would Emily go missing? what kind of person was she? As Mark digs he finds the case isn't as straight forward as it seems and everybody has something to hide.
Page turner because you want to know what is happening, who is the body, what happened to X, what is the game, why are they playing? So many questions, it is busy, it keeps your interest and like an onion it gives you layers! 4/5 for me this time, read Veste before will read him again, this is a standalone guys. -
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Ooh this is a good thriler. Who would play The Game? Kids are playing this game whereby they have a secret and if it's to stay a secret, they have to go through a series of challenges. The Game is brutal and there's no guarantee that the player's secret is going to stay hidden anyway.
Liverpool is more of a background than a setting but it's there..... -
From the very start of this book I was left completely intrigued, knowing straight away that this was not going to be your run of the mill Police procedural. Luca Vest really draws you in, leaving you, and seemingly the Police, with so many questions that I knew this was not going to be a book I wanted to walk away from. Who is the mystery man we first meet? Why does he wish his identity to remain a secret given that he is so ready to open up to the officers about what he has done? What exactly is it that he is hiding, because I was absolutely certain that nothing was quite as it appeared ... Well. To find out the answers to all of those questions I had to wait quite some time, but that was okay because when I settled into the heart of the story, I was more than happy to go along for the turbulent, thrilling ,and sometimes chilling, ride.
It's really hard to go too far into what this book is about without giving away spoilers, but the basic premise surrounds the eponymous 'game', a series of challenges set by an online forum, deep in the dark web, which seem increasingly bizarre in nature but, for some reason, people seem to undertake. Some of the game is outline throughout the book as a series of chapters that follow the players - two at a time - and outline their actions and the leves of game they have to undertake. There is something off about the game, something that made me feel uneasy, even though it as impossible to put my finger on it at first. Luca Veste has built that tension up beautifully, expanding upon the nature of the challenges as the novel progresses, allowing readers to learn more about the players. Although it pulls you away from the main investigation thread of the story, it really does build the suspense and the tension and just made me want to keep on reading that 'one more chapter'. The true nature of the game remains hidden to the last, but it is quite shocking and yet scarily believable. I can't tell you why, but the reasons behind the game, the justifications if they can be called that, certainly created a sense of anger in me as a reader and yet a kind of resigned acceptance that it could possibly happen. Perhaps not in the same dramatic fashion that the author has created, but certainly that arrogance and that anger - it's rife across the globe right now.
Alongside the game is a missing persons investigation, headed by the books protagonist, Detective Constable Mark Flynn. The circumstances of the disappearance are suspicious, and the family of the missing girl are a troubled bunch, from the distraught mother, the almost indifferent siblings to the angry and scary looking Uncle. To us, the readers, it is clear that the girl is likely to be linked to the 'game' but not clear quite how. But the family and the police know nothing of its existence, and the author has again created a very believable look into the lives of the people who are suffering a rollercoaster of emotions and the slow and painful investigation that may or may not bring the girl back home. I liked Flynn as a character. It is clear he is a little like a fish out of water, a misfit in the major investigation team he has only recently joined, and that sense of isolation plays alongside the story brilliantly. He's a troubled soul, full of self doubt and nowhere near as confident as he perhaps should be, and yet his determination made me want to see him succeed, and his quiet approach, where we only occasionally see him vent his frustrations, makes him a character I would happily read more about.
There is a good amount of emotion tied up in this book that ebbs from the page, be it grief, fear or just plain old fashioned anger. The pacing in the story is spot on, the tension building to a very dramatic and pulse pounding showdown where the mysterious opening chapter is finally explained in full. In fact it is not just the opening chapter, the interviews between Police and suspect interspersed amongst the main narrative and making me even more desperate to find out what was going on. I was left satisfied by the conclusion but perhaps also a little hopeful. It wasn't exactly a definite full stop - perhaps there is a chance we can hear more from Mark Flynn. I'd certainly sign up to read it.
Tapping into the ongoing obsession with online forums, chat rooms and anonymous figures inciting others, people that they have never met, to do things that may seem untenable, it is scarily believable too. Full of intrigue, tension, action and a big dose of emotion this is a book I'd definitely recommend. -
Luca Veste opens his latest thriller on Tuesday 30th October; in a police interview room, thirty miles from Liverpool.
The interview is told from the view point of a man who has been found next to the body of a girl, and who has also admitted to a string of other murders. The man will not give his name, he just wants to tell the police about who he killed, and how.
This is an intriguing and catchy opener. The reader is as mystified as the two interviewing officers; who the hell is this guy? Why is he so eager to admit to killings that he was not connected to? What's his story?
The story then takes us deep into 'The Game', as we are introduced to a new game, and player one of that particular game. It becomes clear that whilst players are involved in the game; taking instructions and doing things that they abhor and would never of dreamt of doing in the past; there's a game master who knows something about them. If they do not play the game, if they do not reach every level, the things that the game master know about them will be revealed. They will face humiliation and hatred from everyone that knows them. They have no choice. They have to play The Game.
DC Mark Flynn is heading up the investigation into a missing girl, Emily Burns. At first it appears to be a pretty straightforward case of a teenager who has decided that she's fed up, and wants some space. However, there are certain things that worry Mark, not least the behaviour of the girl's closest relations. Her Uncle is known to the police, he's edgy and angry. Her younger brother is totally cold, seemingly uncaring and totally self-absorbed. The case gets more worrisome when blood is found, and then a body. However, the body is not Emily.
Slowly but surely, Mark makes connections, but the dots just don't join together fully. Whilst Mark is frantically trying to find Emily, and work out just what is happening, the reader is privy to things that Mark doesn't know. The reader is part of The Game too, and it's chilling and complex and we know that people are going to die.
I couldn't help but hear the voice of Jigsaw from the Saw movies every time I read the words 'you're going to play a game' .. and to be honest, that only added to my fear. Yes, fear. This book scared the living daylights out of me. Whilst it could be seen as far-fetched and improbable, look closer and think about what is happening. This is ultimately a story about bullying, and about how far lonely people will go to create a bit of buzz in their lives, and the potential consequences of that.
The Game is seriously creepy and disturbing, but it's utterly compulsive. The author creates tension that will have the reader holding their breath for pages and pages. Complex and cleverly created characters abound, especially Mark Flynn who is slowly built up over time to become the complete focus of the book.
It's gripping and thrilling and I loved it! -
The Game | Luca Veste
If someone finds out your secret, what would you do to keep it hidden?
Luca Veste's latest book opens in a police station with a man confessing to eight murders, but we don't know who he is and why he's behaving so oddly.
We then skip backwards to the beginning of the story properly: A young woman disappears in Liverpool and her family are distraught, but is she playing some kind of game with them or is there something more sinister at play here?
In this stand-alone novel, Luca Veste leads us into the online world where oversharing, unreal lives, tribalism and bullying all stalk the devices in to our children's hands.
In Mark Flynn we have a new addition to the ranks of Liverpool coppers. He's new, he's not fitting in with his colleagues yet ... he's actually got a lot in common with the young people who are the victims and protagonists in this book.
For me, it took a few beats to figure out what was going on with The Game's story. Don't let that uncertainty put you off, it quickly knits together and the rhythm of Veste's story-telling pulls you along in a 'just one more chapter' frame of mind.
I fairly whizzed through it! It's hard to review this book without giving The Game away (ouch! sorry!) We are presented with interesting characters, a lot of plausible suspects and Veste kept me guessing right up to (and beyond) the original police station thread finally merged with the main story. Even then, I still couldn't guess who or what was behind the whole shebang.
Needless to say, when Luca hits the light switch and we see who's who and what's what, it's really quite a different story to the one we started off with, which is really satisfying to read.
For this book, place yourself inside the head of a young person who feels out of touch with those around them, who takes refuge in an online existence and who then is threatened with exposure. Plausible? You only have to open a newspaper to see how tragically virtual cruelty can play out in real life.
Definitely worth a read.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for a review copy.
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Oh man, I don’t know how I feel about this one. I have mixed emotions which doesn’t usually happen for Luca Veste. Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of his work. His last two “The Bone Keeper” and “The Six” were so brilliant I am still recommending them and still talking about the endings. This one however didn’t have the same pull on me. It’s still well written, but at a much slower pace than his normal style and I feel that is the main reason I struggled.
The first half I felt a little bored. I kept waiting for that moment that would turn it in to a page turning, need to get to the end, book. The second half was much better. The storyline got more interesting and by the last quarter I wanted to see how things would tie together. If it weren’t for the fact Luca Veste’s name was on this title, I am not sure I would have pushed as hard to finish it.
Please remember that these are my opinions and in no way should stop you from picking up a copy of “The Game”. There are reviewers out there that have loved this and if it was the first time, they were reading something by this author, I can definitely understand why. I know I shouldn’t compare this to his previous work, but I can’t help the comparison when I have seen him write something so much better.
So, my recommendation would be to read “The Game” first, and then read his other two standalones, leaving “The Six” to read last as that was incredible.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster UK and Luca Veste for the opportunity to read this.
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I’ve read a couple of other Luca Veste books and thoroughly enjoyed them so was excited to receive this review copy of The Game.
Mark is a detective investigating the disappearance of Emily Burns, a teenager and as he looks into the case he discovers some strange anomalies which connect her to other unhappy teenage girls. However the case is not easy to solve and despite getting to know Emily’s family and trying really hard it is very difficult.
Mark is not a confident policeman and feels unliked in his new position where other members of the squad ridicule him and his abilities. However he perseveres and gradually he starts to discover something called “The Game”.
I won’t reveal too much more of the plot as this might spoil further enjoyment of the story.
Having said all that I did not find this book quite as compelling as the author’s previous novels. I didn’t particularly warm to Mark as a character and felt there was something missing, leading to him not ringing particularly true. I’ve also read a couple of books recently which had a similar “game “theme so I didn’t find the story line particularly revelatory.
Luca Veste’s earlier books are amazing, particularly The Six so it might be worth reading these novels first before embarking on The Game which is a quick and easy read.
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Detective Constable Mark Flynn, alongside his DI and DC, is investigating missing teenager Emily Burns. They find blood but no body. Mark quickly becomes invested in the case and tangled in the web of confusion, trying to piece together what’s happening. Bodies, some kind of game, but will Mark get to the bottom of it before it’s too late?
The novel is told in two time lines – now and before. It begins with now – an interview which is named ‘first interview’ and then switches to before, where it begins with an online forum style post and information regarding player one and two. We then switch to Mark. There is also an after time line which occurs at the end!
I have to admit, at first, I was completely thrown and didn’t know what was going on with the first two sections. I think this can sometimes happen with books set in multiple timelines when they’re trying to create context and give you all the necessary background information. Looking back it does make perfect sense to me now and it’s all relevant context. I did come to like the layout and the drip feeding of information. I really enjoyed the moment when I realised what the context around the interviews meant just before it was revealed. I audibly gasped and had to take a moment!
I was really taken with Mark as a character, I thought he was brilliant and very realistic. Often police procedural novels seem to involve a somewhat rigid and closed-off protagonist but I enjoyed the fact we knew a little about Mark’s life outside of work from the beginning. This gave him a bit more personality and meant I immediately warmed to him.
The book was a real page turner and I definitely powered through the last 100 pages. I really wanted to see where it would end and I’m pleased it was an ending that felt true to the plot and, most importantly, made sense. There are a number of twisty points in the plot that I genuinely didn’t see coming which was brilliant! I really recommend this book if you are interested in crime reads and police procedural, but with a twist of psychology mystery/thriller. This is a real page turner! -
An incredible rollercoaster of a ride from the opening pages to the last in the latest thriller from Luca Veste. 'The Game' tells the tale of a group of young people caught up in a vicious online game of vengeance turned real. The story is mainly told from the viewpoint of DC Mark Flynn, a young dedicated police office, who is undermined by his senior colleagues and his feelings of self-doubt. These feelings add to a unbalance to the story with the reader not entirely sure who to trust. We are also given several snapshots of the interview with the killer, and these scenes ramp up the tension as the reader wonders just who is being interviewed and if they are part of this mysterious game. Also, as the storyline around 'The Game' references a real-life urban legend there is a genuine element of creepiness to the story. The gradual reveals are exciting and surprising.
Another fantastic read from Luca Veste. A huge thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster UK for providing me with this ARC in return for an honest review. -
This is a bit different from the author's usual books but just as compelling. The plot centres round a group of people playing an online game of vengeance which quickly spirals into reality. The body of a young girl is found in Liverpool, an apparent suicide, and DC Mark Flynn is helping to investigate. He is a bit of a loner with a mistrust of his senior officers. There are plenty interesting characters, an intriguing plot and a real core of truth in the tale. Very topical content of online bullying and how easily vulnerable young people can be sucked into violence and bullying. This book would make a great read for parents of teenagers and I would recommend it. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.
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The Game is a pacy, addictive thriller with an edge of the seat sense throughout.
The concept is cleverly imagined and intriguingly executed, a page turner with that "just one more chapter before bed" feel to it. In fact I read more than one chapter before bed and polished this off in a single addictive sitting.
A dangerous game is afoot, the author manages the mystery elements well, keeping you involved throughout. It has an edgy feel to it that is compelling, written in a style that makes it hard to put down.
If you are looking for your next binge read, The Game will not disappoint. Entertaining, intelligent and well worth an afternoon curled up on the sofa. Snacks recommended as is this book. -
An intense thriller/police procedural with satisfying twists
‘The Game’ by Luca Veste has an intriguing opening with an unidentified man being interviewed at a Lancaster police station and confessing to the murder of eight people. We then move back in time...
This is an intense thriller that is combined with a police procedural and is primarily set in Liverpool. It’s a difficult book to summarise without spoilers, so will refer potential readers to the publishers’ teaser summary.
The nature of the Game of the title is slowly revealed alongside the efforts of Detective Constable Mark Flynn to initially locate missing teenager, Emily Burns. He is somewhat at odds with his department as he starts to uncover disturbing links between Emily and an online community.
Overall, ‘The Game’ proved a highly engaging thriller, very twisty in a satisfying way. -
The Game - Luca Veste
In this book someone knows your secret's and in order to make them go away you will need to complete The Game. Personally I feel you should just tell the world your secret rather than go through this hell, but as the people who have been targeted are somewhat at an all time low they are preyed on when they see no other way out. There were plenty of twists and turns in this book, enough to keep you reading and quickly, however I did feel it was missing something for me, I'm not sure what entirely I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it was due to the fact that the book tends to drip feed reveals throughout rather than a big dramatic ending. -
A decent police procedural which tells a story of Lonely people, the power of the internet and atonement. It’s quite a powerful story but I never really enjoyed it, I got to about page 280 and I was thinking I’ve still got 140 pages to go and I know who the culprit is...
Don’t get me wrong, it’s well written, it’s a decent read, I just felt it was overly long, and took to the final page to reveal the expected.
Too slow and too long for me but nevertheless a well written crime thriller
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I wanted to love this book a much as I have loved this author's other book however its just didn't do it for me. I didn't warm to the main character, I felt his lack of confidents as DC was frustrating and I found myself wanting to skip his drama. I also found the story line a bit hard to believe, I not sure anyone would play a game to keep there secrets secret, especially when one secret is catfishing people online. I am gutted I could not connect with this book however I know how great this author is "The Six" was one of my favourites, so I will be picking up his next book.
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The more I read by Luca Veste the more I love his work. The Game starts off with an unknown man being interviewed at by the police in connection to a body he was found near and I did not see the twist coming. I like when thrillers surprise me and apart from one bit in the book I was pleasantly surprised by how it went. It had me hook line and sinker and kept me guessing throughout, itching to get the end to see who it was but not wanting it to end too early as I was enjoying it. Cant wait to explore more of Luca Vestes work
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3.5 stars
I sped through this book.
It was more than a little sinister... you get a call/text threatening to reveal your secrets... and to avoid that you play The Game.
Personally,I'd say just tell my secret.
The story led us all over the place,and I'm afraid I found it all too believable.
Power of the internet,and the warped emotions of slighted ones.
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This was very, very clever, and while many may think a little far fetched, in this day and age, nothing would surprise me. I loved how the prologue fitted in by the end, and that, I never saw coming until it actually happened. Part police procedural and part psychological thriller, this book will have you on the edge of your seat and this fast-paced and intricate plot plays out. Hats off to Luca Veste for coming up with this. As I said, very, very clever.
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This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
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Quite fast paced, at the heart of this story is something which happens only too often these days and something of which, unfortunately, I have personal experience. Online bullying. When it happens to you it can really destroy your confidence not only generally but particularly in your trust of people. So for me it all rather hit home.
The book is very well written, as are most of Luca Veste's books and I would definitely recommend The Game. -
My 3rd book by this author . I rated it 4/5
The game idea was good and a reflection of modern issues . I seem to remember a similar idea in a book I read a while ago .
I liked the characters and the plot had good twists ( a couple I saw coming) .
It wasn’t my favourite book by this author ( loved The Six ) but still look forward to reading more .
