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A new reality show is being filmed in the Welsh mountains. Seven contestants believe they're there for a survival show but that isn't the case. When their secrets start to come out and a contestant goes missing, it's up to DC Ffion Morgan to solve the case. Things go from bad to worse when someone else ends up murdered; so who's secret was worth killing for?

A Game of Lies is book two in the DC Morgan series and it was so good being back in this space with the firey DC! Having read and thoroughly enjoyed The Last Party earlier in the year, I'm so glad I got a chance to read this and what a book it was! I was kept guessing to the end here for sure. I loved the idea of the reality TV show and it was so reminiscent of what we see on our channels these days. It was also a great look at people and their nature when secrets are at risk of being exposed! A Game of Lies truly was a lot of fun and the ending, I was giddy! If you know, you know!

Thank you NetGalley & Sourcebooks for this copy! I loved being back with DC Morgan and hopefully there's more to come!

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alexis_something_rose's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kirstymaria1996's review against another edition

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4.0

Yet again an excellent book by clare and I kept wanting to read it but I don't think it was her usual pace and was a little tamer than normal. It didn't make me enjoy it any less though. Still loved it

homeiswherethebookshelvesare's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5* rounded up to 5*

I absolutely loved this book, couldn’t put it down after the first few pages. The premise of the book was so good - I absolutely love a juicy reality show, and it was written so well in this book.
I fully suspected every single character in the book at one point or another, some unhinged part of me even suspect Ffion (the detective) at one point

jdwillis84's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

bookbloggerjanine's review against another edition

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4.0

Game Of Lies by Clare Mackintosh
I give them book 4.5 stars

They say the camera never lies.
But on this show, you can't trust anything you see.
And when a murderer strikes, Detective Ffion knows every one of her suspects has an alibi . . . and a secret worth killing for.

This is book 2 in a series but can easily be read as a standalone.
Independent and feisty Ffion is back with her new trusty sidekick…..Dave the dog! A well executed plot and concept all about the dark side of a reality tv programme called Exposure.Taking place in a Welsh mountain site near her home village I loved the detailed setting.We have a cast of crew and contestants to suspect/like and dislike along with Ffions team including Leo.Short addictive chapters make this a brilliant addition to a compulsively readable series.
With thanks to Netgalley,Clare Mackintosh and Little, Brown Book Group UK, Sphere for my chance to read and review this book

whatsclairereading's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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