The Game

I have just finished reading The Game by Scott Kershaw and it completely blew my mind. 5 strangers are sent a message after discovering that their love ones have been abducted, in order to get them back they simply have to play the game! The rules: no police, buy a burner phone, get rid of their phone and follow the prompts via the messages sent to the burner. Would you be willing to play?

What a fascinating concept for a novel and my goodness did it deliver. I loved how Kershaw powerfully drip feeds the reader information, revealing each of the characters' past and former lives. Alternate chapters are devoted to each player so you get a real feel of their different personalities and circumstances. The storyline flows so seamlessly that it is hard not to devour it in one session, believe me I so wanted to but equally wanted it to last for a little bit longer as I was so drawn to the players and the concept of the game.

There is a darker side to the novel and some of the subject matter was hard to read. However, it provided me with a deeper understanding into the characters' own traumas and emotional conflict in which they faced. This was extremely thought-provoking and powerfully written.

A gripping thriller that left my pulse racing and the pages turning, concluding in a shocking and explosive end. If this is Kerhaw's debut novel I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this author. I will be at the front of the queue for any future releases.

It is a⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.

#TheGameIsOn