Play Dead
From the Number One bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series Missing You
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3.8 • 134 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A perfect marriage unravels on their honeymoon in this shocking thriller from the bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once.
Laura Ayars' perfect world is shattered at a time which should have been the happiest of her life. On her honeymoon, her husband goes for a swim - and never returns. But what has happened to David - can he really be dead?
Whilst struggling to cope with her almost overwhelming grief, Laura is plagued by questions and doubts. Was it an accident? Or suicide?
As events begin to unfold, Laura starts to question David's mysterious disappearance. She begins to uncover a conspiracy which reaches deep into the past, and is now slowly beginning to destroy everyone involved. Someone will do anything to keep Laura away from the awful truth - and she has no idea who she can trust . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Terrible secrets lead basketball star David Baskin to fake his death while honeymooning in the tropics in this manipulative but otherwise engaging first novel. His bereaved bride, supermodel Laura Ayars, not sure that David's drowning was accidental, starts sleuthing--which proves dangerous when somebody begins killing people who may have the answers she wants. Meanwhile, David, fitted out with a new identity and appearance, tries out for his original team, the Boston Celtics, and ``replaces'' himself at his former position. Why he has faked his death is explained in the story's penultimate surprise. But why he risks playing in front of fans who know his style is never addressed. Crucial coincidences abound, such as the love affair of David's brother and Laura's sister--adults who, as kids 30 years before, just happen to have witnessed their parents' worst sins. Coben manufactures tension primarily by keeping key details out of his narrative, a method that eventually wears thin. The resolution comes as a relief, with less of a bang than its buildup promises.
Customer Reviews
Play Dead
It is always good to read an author’s books in chronological order so you can see their development. This is not a bad first effort from Harlan. The characters are a bit shallow, but the plot has some interesting twists that keep you wanting to read more. Worth the effort
Play Dead
It’s was okay, made out Australia as being a bit backwards. We have Sheriffs but they are not Police and the way the Police Officer was described was like he was was grizzly adams from the woods. Police although they are allowed beards not long unkempt.. People in Australia are not yokels they speak well educated as not everyone is a Sheila. Apart from that story was okay too many back and forth with the investigation a bit long and drawn out
Play Dead
A lot of twists and turns, kept me on the edge of my seat, couldn't read fast enough to see what happened next.