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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 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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Somewhat overwraught

To me, this book felt somewhat overwrought & contrived compared to his other books. I persevered but didn’t enjoy it much.

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Thought it was going nowhere but then!

It kept me interested, especially when doing mundane tasks. The plot seemed to be basic but it twisted at the end.

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A quick Escape

I really enjoyed the Fury , it gave me exactly what I was wanting . A little trip to the Greek isles with a who done it scenario . It was a quick listen for me and the narration was done well

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Fantastic story with twists and turns right to the end!

Binged this over two days. Alex Jennings is the perfect choice to read this compelling story!

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Simply brilliant.

The author intertwines different time stamps and story lines with pure genius. What a story and so excellently written. I enjoyed this thoroughly. Thank you.

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Not as good as his first book

Really disappointed as I loved the Silent Patient. Guessed the outcome early on. Great performance but the plot lacked finesse.

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interesting storyline

liked the Narrator and the character
cleverly casted characters interwoven in the plot.
could have been confusing but not at all.
congratulations on suspense story atmosphere of this novel. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Another ripper twist!

I have read and listened to every book by Alex and think he is an excellent author.

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I thought I knew

As an avid reader I truly thought I knew where this book was going. I was so very wrong. Incredibly well written and easy to listen to.
Great twists and turns.

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Diabolically Clever

This books packs not just a punch but dozens of punches. Twist upon twist of cleverness. Great read strong narration

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