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The Game: A Novel (Hardcover)

de Derek Armstrong (Author)
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From Publishers Weekly

Armstrong's debut falls short of its promising premise: having a murderer stalk the cast and crew of a top-rated reality TV series, Haunted Survivor, which is set in a spooky mansion in the Vermont mountains. Alban Bane, the Scottish-born, Burlington, Vt.–based detective assigned to the case, is alarmed by the copycat style of murder, which mimics that of his longtime nemesis, serial killer Tyler Hayden. The perpetrator can't be Hayden himself, though; Bane recently witnessed—and was unnerved by—his execution at San Quentin in California. (Moments before the lethal injection, Hayden whispered that he knew the identity of the man responsible for making Bane a widower.) The detective's psyche is further rocked when he finds several people linked to the Haunted Survivor case who also figured in the Hayden investigation. Suspicion is briefly cast on the program's ambitious, sexy producer, Abbey Chase, for whom Bane unconvincingly falls. Few genre fans will be surprised by the mystery's gory resolution. Author tour. (Jan.)
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Like Ben Elton's Dead Famous (2001), this offbeat mystery features a Big Brother-like reality TV show, a murder, and a cantankerous detective, Alban Bane, who must overcome his revulsion for everything and everyone connected with the show if he is to find out whodunit. There's also a touch of the hit TV series House here, too: like the small-screen physician, the cranky, pain-pill-popping Bane adds a delightfully sarcastic tone to the action. But, for all of that, the novel somehow manages to avoid feeling derivative. Armstrong's abundant enthusiasm for his material, combined with the semisatirical plotline, compels us to keep reading, and his prose style keeps us chuckling. The sleuth who disdains the world in which he finds himself is an idea as old as Raymond Chandler, but Armstrong injects the trope with new vigor. This is a series to watch from a new publisher to watch. David Pitt
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Thrilling, The Game, Juil 19 2007
Par Getelina (Brampton, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Capital punishment of a serial killer and a reality-television show with a warped twist, the setting of The Game, quickly intrigues the reader. The reality show guests, trapped in a haunted mansion, all become suspects when it becomes the scene of a copycat murder, followed by a succession of killings. Character development of the game show participants, broadcasting crew and the pill-popping detective, Bane, with his comical sarcasm, serve to make this mystery thriller that much more captivating.

When I finished the last page of The Game, I found myself wishing I could purchase the sequel immediately!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 TREMENDOUSLY ENTERTAINING and TOTALLY RELEVANT., Juil 9 2007
Par Y. Karakostas (New York) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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The Game is a definite MUST READ for mystery and thrill seekers. I had such a great time reading this book especially when it was managing to creep me out at the perfect moments.

Armstrong is definitely an original and bold storyteller who manages to keep your heart pounding with every turn of the page. There's never a dull moment with Bane as the lead detective, he's curt in his demeanor but always a hero. Armstrong creates real characters with flawed characteristics, a refreshing style that many will try to duplicate (few will succeed). This is a roller coaster ride of a book from a seasoned author who knows a thing or two about writing a good book. Highly recommended.

Can't wait to read THE LAST TROUBADOUR!!!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A fast-paced thriller that takes a poke at reality TV, Avril 8 2007
Par Cheryl Tardif "bestselling suspense author" (Edmonton, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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The Game is a Mix of `Survivor', `Fear Factor' and `House on Haunted Hill'

Derek Armstrong, author of his debut thriller The Game, knows how to tell a story. His narrative is dead-on, his dialogue snaps with authenticity and his main protagonist is entertaining and memorable. The shorter chapters make for a briskly paced read, while he delves into subplots and characterizations that keep you up to speed.

The story starts off with Detective Alban Bane pushing his way past prison protestors so he can witness the execution of serial killer Tyler Hayden. Just before the psychopath's death, he says that he knows who killed Bane's wife. And that admission sparks an intriguing subplot. With skill, Armstrong draws out Bane's personal issues and his fears.

Bane's sidekicks are Justine Kipfer--aka Kip--and his trusty pal Armitage Saulnier, or Arm. And Bane's two daughters also play a small role. Not only are these characters important to the story, they are used to show the depth and emotion of Alban Bane, who otherwise might just come across as a wisecracking detective with no feelings. In fact, his sarcastic humor and his obvious love for family and friends are what make this novel so appealing.

Also appealing is the novel's setting. An old mansion, once owned by Mordecai Mason, the `bogeyman' of Vermont and a famous mass murderer who slaughtered his entire family. The mansion is now host to a new and deadly reality game show where one contestant will walk home with a million dollars--if they make it out alive. Someone is killing off people involved with the show.

Enter, Abbey Chase, the show's producer, who reminded me of a blond Susan Lucci. She is arrogant, all business and gets what she wants. Most of the time. Her `charms' seem lost, mostly, on Alban Bane. Along with Chase, there is a multicultural buffet of contestants who provide for an interesting mix. It certainly makes it easier to keep all the characters straight. Normally, a novel that deals with too many would turn me off. But Armstrong is a master at creating unique characters and giving them individual traits that set them apart.

And the author always keeps you guessing. He leads you down paths that twist and turn, like the secret pathways in the walls of the old mansion. And just when you think you've got it all figured out, Armstrong throws another curve ball and sets your head spinning. Thoroughly gripping and an easy read with enjoyable characters, this is one thriller you won't put down until you've read the final page!

~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
bestselling author of Whale Song
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Finished at 5:37 (AM)
Let me put it this way: "The Game" isn't a page-turner. It's beyond that. It's a page-BURNER.
Derek Armstrong is as crafty as they come. Read more
Publié le Avril 6 2007 par Art Tirrell

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