After getting engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful family, Harriet is drawn into their lavish world that soon takes a nightmarish turn when Edwards father confesses a grisly crime to her, setting in motion a deadly game to test her loyalty. (suspense). Simultaneous.
After getting engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful family, Harriet is drawn into their lavish world that soon takes a nightmarish turn when Edward's father confesses a grisly crime to her, setting in motion a deadly game to test her loyalty.
A powerful family and a deadly game. Be prepared for a nail-biting, roller-coaster of a ride in Catherine Steadmans classy and ingenious new thriller.B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors
From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, Mr. Nobody, and The Disappearing Act. . . .
THE RULES
1. Listen carefully
2. Do your research
3. Trust no one
4. Run for your life
Harriet Reed, a novelist on the brink of literary stardom, is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of an extremely powerful family. And even though Edward has long tried to severe ties with them, news of the couples marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives.
As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming. So when Edwards father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book hes been working on, she is desperate to listen.
But as she presses play, its clear that this isnt just a novel. Its a confession.
A confession to a grisly crime. A murder. And, suddenly, the game is in motion.
Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker. What is it that Robert sees in her? Why give her the power to destroy everything?
This might be a game to the Holbeck familybut losing might still prove deadly.
READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .
