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A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audiobook, mystery-thriller

4.5 stars

This is the second in the author’s crime series featuring Welsh detective Ffion Morgan, who we first meet in THE LAST PARTY.

Seven people sign up for a Survivor-type series…but unknown to the participants, the stakes are high as each contestant has a deep dark secret that is threatened to be revealed live on air. The motive to keep the secrets hidden is strong, and when one of the contestants is missing – are the secrets worth murder?

As with the previous book, what makes this one stand out is not only the Welsh setting, but the characters, especially Detective Ffione, and her neurotic flatulent rescue dog, Dave – I LOVE him, and he provides the necessary lightness to the story. Ffione’s personal life is a also a huge part of the story and I was completely invested.

Fast-paced and entertaining, this works especially well on audio. The ending left me looking forward to the next in the series!


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Reading Progress

May 12, 2024 – Started Reading
May 12, 2024 – Shelved
May 12, 2024 – Shelved as: mystery-thriller
May 12, 2024 – Shelved as: audiobook
May 22, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Tina (new)

Tina Good to know Claire’s written another hit. A fab review!


Kaceey Fabulous review Jan! I can't wait for the next in this series too!


message 3: by Michelle (new) - added it

Michelle Outstanding review, Jan! 💖


Ceecee Great review Jan - I enjoyed this one too 💖


message 5: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Great review ♥️


NZLisaM Loved it too. Incredible review, Jan. 💙


Tammy Super review, Jan! What a great series.. so excited for the next one too! 🩵


message 8: by Kat (new)

Kat Fantastic review, Jan! Dave and his humans sound delightful! 💗


JanB Tina wrote: "Good to know Claire’s written another hit. A fab review!"

Thanks Tina!


message 10: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Jan! I can't wait for the next in this series too!"

yay, glad it was a winner for both of us!


message 11: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Michelle wrote: "Outstanding review, Jan! 💖"

Thanks Michelle!


message 12: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Ceecee wrote: "Great review Jan - I enjoyed this one too 💖"

Thanks Ceecee, I very much enjoyed your review too!


message 13: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Andrea wrote: "Great review ♥️"

Thanks Andrea!


message 14: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB NZLisaM wrote: "Loved it too. Incredible review, Jan. 💙"

Thanks Lisa, I'm glad we both enjoyed it 🤗


message 15: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Tammy wrote: "Super review, Jan! What a great series.. so excited for the next one too! 🩵"

Thanks Tammy, I'm so glad we both loved it! ❤️


message 16: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Kat (will try to catch up soon!) wrote: "Fantastic review, Jan! Dave and his humans sound delightful! 💗"

Thanks Kat, they were definitely the highlight of the book 🤗


message 17: by Peter (new)

Peter Glad you enjoyed this one Jan. I hope you're keeping well. It's been quite a while since we last chatted.


message 18: by JanB (new) - rated it 5 stars

JanB Peter wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one Jan. I hope you're keeping well. It's been quite a while since we last chatted."

Thanks Peter! Life has been kicking my butt the last couple of years and I can't be here as much as I would like. Such is life. I hope you are doing well!


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