Henrik "HP" Pettersson couldn't resist picking up the cell
phone, thinking he'd sell it for some extra cash. However,
the repeated texts asking him to play a game are hard to
resist once he sees his name specified. Who is behind the
unusual texts? HP joins the game, assuming it's just a joke
from one of his friends. After all, how else would the text
know who he was and that he would be there at that moment to
pick up the strange cell phone, identified only by the
number "128"? Regardless, HP loves the idea of participating
in a real live video game, complete with scores and adoring
fans. HP soon discovers there is much more going on,
however, as the Game Master asks him to do a variety of
tasks, all of which could bring him police attention. How
will HP react when he realizes the game may be far more
deadly than just rising to the top of the charts?
Anders de la Motte crafts an ingenious thriller that keeps
the reader constantly guessing as the suspense continues
building the more the plot unveils. The definition of a
game is ramped up to new heights when seen through the lens
of conspiracy theorists and Anders de la Motte utilizes it
well. Set against the backdrop of Sweden, the political
intrigue is hinted at initially but continues to increase as
the story progresses. GAME: A THRILLER is riveting in
intensity, where no one is immune to the risks of such
thrill seeking. Is the game just about scores or is there a
more sinister intent? And just who is the Game Master behind
the game?
HP isn't a particularly likable character initially but we
start to empathize with him as his story unfolds. Rebecca
Normén is more of a paradox, as she has layers hidden
beneath her calm exterior. Secondary characters such as
Mange and Rehyman play critical roles in helping HP
understand more... even as the issue becomes more muddled.
The beauty of GAME: A THRILLER lies not in the character
development so much as it is in how the game affects the
characters. What a wickedly clever psychological experiment!
GAME: THE THRILLER is one of those novels that has layers
within layers. Just when you think you've got it all figured
out, a new twist emerges. Generally, I'm pretty good at
figuring out what the ending is going to be, but GAME: A
THRILLER is not one of those novels. GAME: A THRILLER is the
first book in what promises to be an exhilarating new
trilogy. I can't wait for the second installment in this
trilogy!
One Sunday morning after a long night of partying, Henrik
“HP” Pettersson, a slacker with a lot of ego and very little
impulse control, finds a cell phone of an unfamiliar make on
a commuter train. Through insisting and slightly uncanny
messages that refer to him by name, the phone invites him to
play a game. HP accepts without hesitation.
The rules are that HP must complete tasks that range from
childish pranks to criminal acts, as allocated by the
mysterious Game Master. HP is the perfect contender—
alienated from society, devoid of morals, and desperate for
fame. His completion of the assignments are filmed and
uploaded onto a protected server where viewers rate the
Players’ performances.
The Game starts out innocently enough and then becomes
increasingly risky, threatening the safety of someone close
to HP. He is determined to become a superstar, but when the
dark and tragic secrets of his family’s past are at stake,
HP must make a choice. Will he suffer the humiliation of
defeat, or will the need to win push him to the limit—no
matter the cost?
First in a fast-paced and riveting trilogy, Game will leave
you guessing. Follow the rules, and everybody gets hurt .
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