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We Play Games

By: Sarah A. Denzil
Narrated by: Billie Piper, Dan Stevens, Shane Zaza, Avita Jay, Felicity Duncan, David Holt, Sarah Whitehouse
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When the rules turn deadly, winning is everything.

Only available from Audible, a gripping psychological thriller from the author of Silent Child, Saving April, and The Broken Ones. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Jewell and Paula Hawkins.

This gripping multi-voice audiobook features Billie Piper as Effie, Dan Stevens as Ben, Shane Zaza as David, and Avita Jay as Sophie, other roles are played by Felicity Duncan, David Holt and Sarah Whitehouse.

The perfect couple. The perfect marriage. The perfect game.

Effie and Ben May have everything. Success. Beauty. Glamour. But beneath the charming smiles and expensive clothes, a twisted game is in progress.

A game for which only they know the rules.

Leaving their fast-paced London life behind them, the Mays move to the exclusive gated community of Ivy Oaks. Here they can settle down and start a family in this quiet, safe little neighbourhood. At least, that’s what they tell their new neighbours.

But the truth has deadly consequences.

While Effie and Ben scheme and manipulate those around them, they fail to notice their carefully cultivated façade crumbling away. The perfect couple soon turn the game on each other, breaking all the rules. But when the stakes are life and death, losing isn’t an option.

As the final cards are dealt, who will play the winning hand and who will pay the ultimate price?

©2024 Sarah Denzil (P)2024 Audible, Ltd

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“Fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, welcome to your new listening addiction!” The Sun

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I have 27 theories of what’s happening and hope I’m wrong 27 times. I am loving this story. Although the idea of motherhood making you a better human is a bit far fetched (hahaha!!) I mean-what a stretch…..Will edit in a couple hours when all will be revealed…..

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I’m glad I didn’t waist a credit on this book and I’m willing to try another book from this offer because of some of the reviews I read. That is probably why I pushed through this book.

I’m not a fan of the music and background noise. I found it cheesy and distracting. It was creative to use social media to help with the background but the twist was weak and it moved so slowly. The ending was a weak attempt to wrap things up.

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Pretty good for an audible original

I couldn't exactly root for either party but it was fun to see how it all played out.

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Don’t pass it up…

Overall great book. The ending was predictable but I’d hoped for something different. Finished it in a day. Wouldn’t mind reading more books from Denzil like this in the future.

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Best epilogue

Not my usual go to but a good listen absolutely loved the epilogue! Clever all around definitely recommend.

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Very good story with a couple of unexpected surprises. Characters were well cast and it was hard to stop.

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Different & Twisty

Obv I was disappointed it ended the way it did for ‘her’, but it was a good, gripping read that was well written and narrated. Would recommend!

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Awful people thruout the entire story. Didn't need the silly music between chapters. It was ok. Narration was very good.

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Great plot

Great plot, interesting characters and thoughtful character development . I really enjoyed listening to this book.

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Great story line and listen.

easy listening and thought provoking.... could there be someone like that in my neighbourhood too...

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