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The Fury

By: Alex Michaelides
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The instant New York Times bestseller, January 2024, and Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024

Totally original and utterly compelling, with a voice all of its own, this is the outstanding new thriller from the no.1 internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides.

This is a tale of murder.
Or maybe that's not quite true. At its heart, it's a love story, isn't it?

One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast of Mykonos.

Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.

But that was just the beginning...

You may think you know this story. Think again.

©2024 Alex Michaelides (P)2024 Penguin Audio Crime Fiction Psychological Suspense Fiction Exciting Heartfelt
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Gloriously atmospheric and utterly riveting, this is my favourite Alex Michaelides yet. Readers you are in for a treat! But then what else would you expect from the undisputed master of the twist? (Lucy Foley)
Alex Michaelides hits the trifecta with his third novel, The Fury. The highly original story structure presents the reader with the king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novels, and a host of characters that bleed right on the page. For fans of erudite, locked room mysteries told with style and theatrical panache, The Fury will deliver, on all counts (David Baldacci)
You'll think you know where it's going and you couldn't be more wrong (Linwood Barclay)
The Fury by Alex Michaelides is a proper, grown-up thriller that exudes class from every page. So much more than a murder mystery, every twist and turn is simultaneously a total surprise and completely inevitable. The writing is perfectly sparse, yet cloaks a narrative of rare complexity. So many contradictions, yet all unite in a devastating whole. The Fury is a very special book and highly recommended (Janice Hallett)
This is a masterclass in suspense. A unique and captivating narrator takes you on a journey filled with twists and finely drawn characters you will treasure. This is probably his best book. Not to be missed (Steve Cavanagh)
A glorious triumph - just brilliant (Stephen Fry)
Audacious, twisty, compelling, and full of the joyous verve that one only finds in the very best storytelling, this is the best novel yet from Alex Michaelides (Sophie Hannah)
Mesmerising - a beguiling labyrinth of twists and surprises, even better than The Silent Patient. The Fury is The Magus meets The Secret History on a Greek island paradise where nothing is as it seems, and Alex Michaelides is a master magician, skilfully misdirecting the reader at every turn (JP Delaney)
The Fury is a masterfully woven story of Shakespearean twists and Machiavellian turns. A Greek Tragedy in the guise of a postmodern thriller. Do not miss this one. (Holly Jackson)
A classic, twisting, brilliant murder mystery. A wonderfully drawn cast of characters with a motive to kill for, in a location to die for, keep you guessing until the shocking finale. Clever, and fiendishly fun (Chris Whitaker)

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Twisting plot

I really enjoyed this book with the constantly developing plot . Superb reading by Alex Jennings enhanced the story and characters . I will read others by this author

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Really enjoyed this book, great story, great performance. Loved the twists and the characters. Would recommend

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A bit too much for me

My sister recommended this to me and the reviews and title info looked fabulous. I really struggled with it… however I can see why my sister loved it (she is much more cultured than me), I would think it may appeal more to readers who like a heavier storyline and deep psychological character analysis. Sorry 😞

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Engrossing listen with lots of twists, great characters and the added bonus of it sounding like a play 🤩

Lots to love about this audible book, well worth listening to with easy to following fun characters and twists in the story 🙏

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Brilliant

Took a while for me to fall into but loved this book and the style it was written in. Really enjoyed the others previous work so glad this didn’t disappoint as been waiting patiently for it!! Hope the next book isn’t another long wait.

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Does not disappoint!

The master of twists and turns, this is as compelling as Alex’s precious two novels - I read it in one sitting!!

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Slippery tale of murder & betrayal

Very Patricia Highsmith-esque, which is a huge compliment. Fantastic narration and a twisty, dark dark story about some very tricky characters. I loved it.

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Twists and turns

Loved this story. It kept me hooked right to the end. An unusual way of telling a story, but a clever plot.

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A story full of twists

Great story, excellent narrator. I preferred the authors previous two books but this one is definitely worth a read too!

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Unputdownable

Possibly one of the best books I’ve ever read. So intriguing, addictive and satisfying. Also, inspiring. I may dabble with the pen myself now. Bravo! 

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