Synopses & Reviews
The first novel in a groundbreaking international thriller trilogy about a deadly game that blurs the line between reality and fiction.After a long night of partying, Henrik “HP” Pettersson, a slacker with a big ego and no impulse control, heads home on the train. Finding a mobile phone from an unknown company, HP begins receiving messages—addressed to him—inviting him to play a game by a secret and insistent master. HP doesn’t hesitate and agrees to play.
HP is the perfect contender: he is alienated from society, devoid of morals, and wants to be a star. The assignments, ranging from childish pranks to criminal acts, are all filmed and uploaded onto a protected server where viewers rate the players’ performances. Everything is coordinated by a mysterious Game Master, unknown to the players or the viewers. But before long, the game spills out into the real world and threatens innocent people.
HP’s sister, Rebecca, is a bodyguard with the Swedish Security Police. The opposite of her brother, she is haunted by traumatic memories and dark secrets from her past. As the game continues, Rebecca begins to realize that her past may not be so secret after all. HP’s assignments become increasingly risky, and he pushes beyond acceptable limits, determined to become a superstar. In the hunt for bigger risks, HP loses touch with reality and puts his own sister in danger. Will HP’s loyalty to the game win out over his love for his family? Or will he come back to reality and save his sister?
With an intriguing blend of break-neck suspense, humor, and informed commentary on social media, Game takes international crime fiction to the next level.
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and#8220;Exciting first in a thriller trilogyand#8230;relentless pacing leads to a stunning finale.and#8221;
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and#8220;A taut thriller that will leave the reader excited for the next book in the series.and#8221;
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and#8220;GAME is one of those novels that has layers within layers. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, a new twist emergesand#8230; the first book in what promises to be an exhilarating new trilogy.and#8221;
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and#8220;A high voltage, high tech thriller of a trilogyand#8230;fast paced and full of surprisesand#8230;a suspenseful and intelligent read.and#8221;
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and#8220;What I loved about The Game is the energythat came with reading it. It was action-packed and featured moments that mademe gasp, giggle, and shake my head. It was an enjoyable read that I could losemyself in and I wanted to continue reading.and#8221;
Synopsis
The first novel in a groundbreaking international thriller trilogy about a deadly game that blurs the line between reality and fiction.
Follow the rules and everybody gets hurt . . .
One Sunday morning after a long night of partying, Henrik "HP" Pettersson, a slacker with a lot of ego and very little impulse control, finds a cell phone of an unfamiliar make on a commuter train. Through insisting and slightly uncanny messages that refer to him by name, the phone invites him to play a game. HP accepts without hesitation.
The rules are that HP must complete tasks that range from childish pranks to criminal acts, as allocated by the mysterious Game Master. HP is the perfect contender--alienated from society, devoid of morals, and desperate for fame. His completion of the assignments are filmed and uploaded onto a protected server where viewers rate the Players' performances.
The Game starts out innocently enough and then becomes increasingly risky, threatening the safety of someone close to HP. He is determined to become a superstar, but when the dark and tragic secrets of his family's past are at stake, HP must make a choice. Will he suffer the humiliation of defeat, or will the need to win push him to the limit--no matter the cost?
First in a fast-paced and riveting trilogy, Game will leave you guessing. Follow the rules, and everybody gets hurt . . .
Synopsis
andlt;Bandgt;The first novel in a groundbreaking international thriller trilogy about a deadly game that blurs the line between reality and fiction.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;pandgt;After a long night of partying, Henrik "HP" Pettersson, a slacker with a big ego and no impulse control, heads home on the train. Finding a mobile phone from an unknown company, HP begins receiving messages--addressed to him--inviting him to play a game by a secret and insistent master. HP doesn't hesitate and agrees to play.andlt;BRandgt;
HP is the perfect contender: he is alienated from society, devoid of morals, and wants to be a star. The assignments, ranging from childish pranks to criminal acts, are all filmed and uploaded onto a protected server where viewers rate the players' performances. Everything is coordinated by a mysterious Game Master, unknown to the players or the viewers. But before long, the game spills out into the real world and threatens innocent people.
HP's sister, Rebecca, is a bodyguard with the Swedish Security Police. The opposite of her brother, she is haunted by traumatic memories and dark secrets from her past. As the game continues, Rebecca begins to realize that her past may not be so secret after all. HP's assignments become increasingly risky, and he pushes beyond acceptable limits, determined to become a superstar. In the hunt for bigger risks, HP loses touch with reality and puts his own sister in danger. Will HP's loyalty to the game win out over his love for his family? Or will he come back to reality and save his sister?
With an intriguing blend of break-neck suspense, humor, and informed commentary on social media, Game takes international crime fiction to the next level.
Synopsis
andlt;B andgt;Follow the rules and everybody gets hurt . . . andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;One Sunday morning after a long night of partying, Henrik and#8220;HPand#8221; Pettersson, a slacker with a lot of ego and very little impulse control, finds a cell phone of an unfamiliar make on a commuter train. Through insisting and slightly uncanny messages that refer to him by name, the phone invites him to play a game. HP accepts without hesitation. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The rules are that HP must complete tasks that range from childish pranks to criminal acts, as allocated by the mysterious Game Master. HP is the perfect contenderand#8212;alienated from society, devoid of morals, and desperate for fame. His completion of the assignments are filmed and uploaded onto a protected server where viewers rate the Playersand#8217; performances. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The Game starts out innocently enough and then becomes increasingly risky, threatening the safety of someone close to HP. He is determined to become a superstar, but when the dark and tragic secrets of his familyand#8217;s past are at stake, HP must make a choice. Will he suffer the humiliation of defeat, or will the need to win push him to the limitand#8212;no matter the cost? andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;First in a fast-paced and riveting trilogy, Game will leave you guessing. Follow the rules, and andlt;I andgt;everybodyandlt;/Iandgt; gets hurt . . .
About the Author
Anders de la Motte is the author of andlt;iandgt;Game, Buzz, andlt;/iandgt;and andlt;iandgt;Bubble. andlt;/iandgt;He has worked as a police officer and the director of security at one of the worldandrsquo;s largest IT companies. He now works as an international security consultant in addition to being Swedenandrsquo;s most exciting and innovative new thriller writer.