A Game of Lies

They say the camera never lies. But on this show, you can't trust anything you see.

Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants have no idea what they've signed up for.

Each of these strangers has a secret. If another player can guess the truth, they won't just be eliminated - they'll be exposed live on air. The stakes are higher than they'd ever imagined, and they're trapped.

The disappearance of a contestant wasn't supposed to be part of the drama. Detective Ffion Morgan has to put aside what she's watched on screen, and find out who these people really are - knowing she can't trust any of them.

And when a murderer strikes, Ffion knows every one of her suspects has an alibi . . . and a secret worth killing for.

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Book club questions for A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

Do you watch reality television? What shows do you like (or dislike)?

Do you prefer to watch TV shows or movies with well-known actors and/or celebrities, or with people who are mostly unknown?

Ffion’s mother finds that she can’t bear to watch the horrible situation presented on Exposure, and yet she can’t look away. Are there TV shows that make you feel like that? Real-life events or situations?

Did you root for Leo and Ffion? How would you characterize their relationship?

We get to see through the eyes of many different characters throughout the book. What do you think this diversity of perspectives adds to the story?

Ryan feels so much shame for his secret, but there are other characters who have done far more terrible things yet feel no shame. Do you believe shame is something you put on yourself or something others/society put on you?

The confession pod is designed to trap the contestants with their greatest fear. What would be in your confession pod?

Corporations produce more of what people pay for, so how culpable are we in the media we watch/participate in? Consider other kinds of purchases as well.

Were you able to guess who the killer was before it was revealed? Were you surprised?

Ffion rescues Dave from the pound, and in the end, he rescues her. What kinds of benefits do pets bring into people’s lives?

Ffion’s daughter expresses her desire to leave their small town, feeling it’s too claustrophobic. Do you prefer small towns or big cities? What are the advantages/disadvantages to each?

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