'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 Yorks 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 Edwards father hands her a tape of a book hes been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, its clear that this isnt a novel. Its 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 couldnt 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 Chekhovs 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 Hollywoods glittering faēade. 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 youll 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' Womans Weekly
