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The Fury

A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder ― from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient

This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it? Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island. I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time ― it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press sensation: a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder. We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse ― a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered. But who am I? My name is Elliot Chase, and I’m going to tell you a story unlike any you’ve ever heard.

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320 pages

Average rating: 6.04

682 RATINGS

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30 REVIEWS

Community Reviews

Stevie JM
Feb 18, 2025
7/10 stars
Good ish, entertaining with twists!
thebooktroup
Jan 30, 2025
8/10 stars
Thank you Celadon for the ARC and Macmillan Audio for an early audio copy. Third time was the charm! I didn’t get the hype for Michaelides’ first two books, but “The Fury” completely hooked me. It was a slow burn in the best way possible, methodically introducing a fascinating mix of characters before the murder happened. The pacing felt deliberate, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Agatha Christie. With the secluded island setting, I was hoping for a locked-room mystery—a subtle nod to *And Then There Were None*, one of my all-time favorites. Also, Alex Jennings as the narrator was fantastic. His measured, unhurried voice made the slow build even more enjoyable. I could’ve listened to him all day!
SusanK
Jan 28, 2025
6/10 stars
It was okay. Not my favorite, I like the intrigue, but not the whiney tone of the narrator.
ClaireN
Dec 26, 2024
9/10 stars
Twisty crime novel. Quite a few turns and surprising, making it a really good read.
mhalgren
Dec 17, 2024
8/10 stars
the end was girl boss until it wasn’t
definitely this author’s best yet

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