The family game: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Ballantine Books, [2022].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
319 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
“A powerful family and a deadly game. Be prepared for a nail-biting, roller-coaster of a ride” (B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors), from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, Mr. Nobody, and The Disappearing Act
“The Holbecks are what you might come up with if you took the Roys from Succession and blended them with the Murdochs, the Macbeths, and the Borgias. . . . Let the fun begin!”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
THE RULES
1. Listen carefully
2. Do your research
3. Trust no one
4. Run for your life
It’s the holiday season and 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 sever ties with them, news of the couple’s upcoming marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives with one invite after another.
As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming . . . even if some of their traditions, like a “Christmas demon” called Krampus, seem creepy at best. So when Edward’s father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen.
But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t just a novel. It’s 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 family—but losing could still prove deadly.
READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .
“The Holbecks are what you might come up with if you took the Roys from Succession and blended them with the Murdochs, the Macbeths, and the Borgias. . . . Let the fun begin!”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)
THE RULES
1. Listen carefully
2. Do your research
3. Trust no one
4. Run for your life
It’s the holiday season and 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 sever ties with them, news of the couple’s upcoming marital bliss has the Holbecks inching back into their lives with one invite after another.
As Harriet is drawn into their lavish world, the family seems perfectly welcoming . . . even if some of their traditions, like a “Christmas demon” called Krampus, seem creepy at best. So when Edward’s father, Robert, hands Harriet a tape of a book he’s been working on, she is desperate to listen.
But as she presses play, it’s clear that this isn’t just a novel. It’s 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 family—but losing could still prove deadly.
READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . .
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Sayner Adult Fiction
STEADMAN
Available
Aug 17, 2023
Spooner Adult Fiction
F STE
Available
Aug 23, 2023
Superior Adult Fiction
FICTION Steadman, Catherine
Available
Mar 15, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593158067, 0593158067
Notes
Description
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.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Steadman, C. (2022). The family game: a novel. First edition. New York, Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Steadman, Catherine. 2022. The Family Game: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Steadman, Catherine, The Family Game: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Steadman, Catherine. The Family Game: A Novel. First edition. New York, Ballantine Books, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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