Play or be played in book one of the Game Trilogy , the Swedish thriller series taking the world by storm.Play or be played in book one of the Game Trilogy , the Swedish thriller series taking the world by storm.Henrik “HP” Petterson makes a living from a mix of petty crimes, the welfare and mind-numbing odd jobs. His only interests are marijuana, movies and online gaming. One hot and humid morning on a Stockholm train, HP picks up a mobile ‘phone. Unnervingly, the ‘phone refers to him by name and invites him to play The Game. In no time HP is embarked upon a series of daring missions. He loves the thrills and the rewards, but the stakes are becoming higher and increasingly dangerous…Meanwhile, ambitious Detective Rebecca Normen is moving up the career ladder in the Swedish Secret Service. She’s troubled by the handwritten notes she keeps finding in her locker. Whoever’s writing them knows way too much about her past.Inevitably, HP’s and Rebecca’s worlds collide. But if reality is just a game, then what is real?‘Destined to be an international success’ Chi (Italy)‘Put aside Mankell and Larsson’ Polska Dziennik Lodzki (Poland)‘A trilogy you shouldn’t miss’ Dagens Nyheter (Sweden)‘If you thought Swedish crime fiction was only populated by melancholic policemen and sharp, female journalists, you were wrong … The plot is so well crafted and effective that it keeps you enthralled until the very last page’ Politiken (Denmark)‘This game knows no boundaries’ Men’s Health (Netherlands)Anders de la Motte was formerly a police officer and then director of security at one of the world’s largest IT companies. He is currently freelancing as an international security consultant. The first part of the Game Trilogy, GAME, received the First Book Award from the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy and has sold over 100,000 copies in Sweden alone.*A brilliant new Scandinavian crime thriller series that takes the genre to a new level.*Film rights sold to Svensk Filmindustri (SF), the oldest and most prestigious production company in Sweden with development underway.*Winner of the First Book Award from the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy.*Over 100,000 copies sold in Sweden.*Rights sold in over 25 countries*Major marketing campaign for Game trilogy, being published simultaneously*Personable author: he’s an ex police officer and international security consultant; tall and handsome and speaks perfect English.Competition: The Trouble With Time (Time Rats Book 1); The Man Who Watched Women; How Long Is Now?; The Girl At Midnight. Stephen King;Gillian Flynn; Jo Nesbo; Stieg Larsson; Gillian Flynn; Lexi Revellian;
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