The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz caught my attention as soon as I read the description, and it held my attention from the first page. Overall, I liked the book, but there were a few things that could have been better.

It was a bit confusing at first, trying to keep all of the characters straight in my head, but the saving grace there was that each has something that helps them stand out so you can (mostly) keep track once you discover their “thing”. 

The supernatural elements to this book are well done, but I do wish there was a little more exploration of them. It feels like we’re supposed to just accept that this is the way this world works and not ask questions, but I honestly have questions and would like to know the answers. 

I did really enjoy the writing in this book; it was fun to read excerpts of the writers’ work and their personal letters and diaries. And Janz makes excellent use of flashbacks to give us the backstories we need to understand why these particular writers were the ones chosen for the retreat. 

This was my first time reading Jonathan Janz, although I’ve had two of his books on my shelf for a while, and I’m looking forward to reading more of his work. 

I received a free e-copy of The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz from Net Galley and Flame Tree Press in exchange for my review.

"WELLS FOREST, the sign read. A PLACE OF MAGIC."

Ten authors/author wannabes are invited to a secluded retreat by a world famous reclusive author for a contest - with one winner. At stake - millions of dollars in prize money and guaranteed publishing of their next book.

The ten disparate authors, male and female, arrive in the middle of an Indiana forest at a moldering mansion and that's when the bizarre events start happening. New plus past dangers start to threaten them and they start to die.

There were two older books that this book brought to mind while I was reading it - AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (TEN LITTLE INDIANS in film form) by Agatha Christie and THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde. There are some minor similarities but this book has a big supernatural element, which I did not expect.

Did I enjoy the book? Yes and no. There were parts I really liked but also parts I could have done without. This is a horror book, not a mystery. And it's pretty horrific throughout. I should have been expecting that more because Janz is a horror author but I wasn't expecting the storyline it followed. That's on me and that's why I rated it four stars and not lower. Not my cup of tea exactly but we'll written for what it is.

I received this book from Flame Tree Press through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.

10 authors have been selected to attend a retreat and enter a writing competition. Run by renowned Roderick Wells, they will get his expertise and the winner would get 3 million dollars and publishing deal. But is the prize worth more than their lives?
As soon as you start reading, you have the sense that there is something going on that the authors are not aware of.  Being left to walk in on foot, segregating the group to force conflict, they are all on edge before they start the competition. 
Whilst each author had their own reasons to enter the competition, they were all in it for the fame and fortune. As you read, you are introduced to each character in detail and you soon realise that they each have a dark secret. Every character was different, although at the start they were all being supportive of each other, as the competition became more cutthroat, it was no surprise that their true characteristics came out and if you are like me, you will be quick to pick your favourite. As this is a writing retreat, snippets of the authors’ work in progress are inserted throughout the main story and I enjoyed reading these snippets. However, they are important to the story. It was also another way to show the difference between each author and how they interpret horror. 
Roderick Wells was a narcissistic character who from the start inflicted his power over the authors. He enjoyed publicly humiliating them in front of their peers and was like a cat playing with a mouse, toying with their emotions. The changes to Wells and the mansion became more noticeable as the eliminations continue. 
Whilst there are quite a few characters involved in this story, this was an easy book to follow and there was no confusion with the characters the further you go into the book. I had heard of this author, but this was the first book that I have read and I am so glad that I did.  The author’s detailed writing enables you to imagine the creepiness of the forest and the dangers that await, the graphic scenes reinforcing the danger. The story was fast paced as you want to know who survives. As I was reading this I was reminiscing about when I  watched Harper’s Island and spent the whole time trying to guess who was going to next.  
If you enjoy reading books with eeriness and suspense, then pick up this book.

“The Dark Game” was a departure from my usual genres of choice and I found this offering from the author, Jonathan Janz, a difficult book to put down once I’d started reading it. 

The premise of a group of authors unwittingly being entered into a twisted game against each other and simultaneously being confronted by their own past demons held a real appeal for me. Brilliantly drawn by Janz, the reader is given several engaging story-lines, creating ten very unique and winsome characters each with their individual voice and personality. I thought the writing was exceptional and I managed to keep up with all of the different characters.

A creepy mansion in the middle of the woods was a perfect setting for this scary horror, complete with eerie basements and spooky corridors.

Every one of the writers’ histories was nightmares all of their own, centring, as they did, around personal traumas or unpleasant events. 

The claustrophobic atmosphere and the wicked horror really complemented this alarming and frightening tale. I admired that Jonathan Janz very cleverly kept a great awareness for continuity in his story. The elements of terror and underlying layers of fear were very well executed, culminating in what I thought was an extremely fulfilling ending.

I would highly recommend “ The Dark Game” to readers of the genre or to anyone who fancies a bit of a change. Jonathan Janz is high on my list of newly discovered authors for this year. 

Thank you to NetGalley, Flame Tree Press and Jonathan Janz, for my ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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While I enjoyed the premise of this book, I didn’t necessarily find it scary. That being said, I did enjoy the book. It reminded me of an old school slasher. You know who the bad guy is, you know people are going to die, it’s just figuring out when and how. Who survives and who gets taken down? Give this enjoyable read a chance and find out. 

Thanks to Flame Tree Press and NetGalley for the book. Reviews are my own.

If someone told you this is actually a novel Stephen King had written and forgotten about, only to be snatched by Joe Hill and altered enough to make you think it was something original and still laced with enough psycho-horror elements, this is without a doubt the end result of that long-winded metaphor.

The last time I read a novel about a group of individuals who would become contestants (or players) trapped in a situation with their lives on the line, was Matthew Reilly’s Temple. Of course, comparing this to a Reilly novel and with the illustrious Brian Keene calling Jonathan Janz “…Once of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade.” you can see why this guy is adding fuel to the hype train. He’s that good and if you haven’t read any of his other novels, I strongly implore you to pick up any of them. My reading experience with a Janz novel isn’t one of those “better than the previous one” situations, because in my honest opinion each book this guy has written which I managed to find is a great work of fiction in its own right.

[Especially Siren and the Specter but I have a review about that one somewhere on this website.]

I’m considering breaking my NO SPOILERS rule because my fingers are itching to splurge all the juicy parts but my mind is saying no, and holding the reins in a firm grip. This sucks.

However, I can at least tell you that Janz explores the writing craft and plays with your own mind as well as he does with those of his characters, keeping us in the dark until he mercifully lets slivers of light through just to keep us pawing through to the next chapter. Of course, even with the plot being straight-forward the novel has that sensational momentum of suspense that reaches its highs and lows (just so we can get our bearings before the next wave of anxiety kicks in).

With an ending that leaves the plot open to the reader’s own interpretation, The Dark Game delivers on what the blurb alludes to.

Ten writers are selected for a summer-long writing retreat with the most celebrated and reclusive author in the world. Their host is the legendary Roderick Wells. Handsome, enigmatic, and fiendishly talented, Wells promises to teach his pupils about writing, about magic, about the untapped potential that each of them possesses. Most of all, he plans to teach them about the darkness in their hearts. 
The writers think they are signing up for a chance at riches and literary prestige. But they are really entering the twisted imagination of a deranged genius, a lethal contest pitting them against one another in a struggle for their sanity and their lives. They have entered into Roderick Wells’s most brilliant and horrible creation. 
The Dark Game.  

Wow!  What a story!!  The Dark Game caught my attention from the very beginning and kept me hooked throughout the story.
This book was unique and fun to read.
The atmosphere is set right from the start.
The dynamics between the characters is clearly set out from the beginning. You can plainly see all the distinguishing characteristics and traits of each one as they are introduced.
I love the setting and atmosphere of the house.
In my opinion this was a perfect horror story with many developed layers to unfold.
This is one of his best stories yet to date! Janz keeps getting better! 
Highly Recommend!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Flametree Press for my  ARC copy.

What an enjoyable, twisted and horrific ride this read was! I’ve really liked everything I’ve read by Jonathan Janz so far, but I think The Dark Game might be my favorite now! Reading this was like watching a really good classic horror movie. Scary, psychologically horrific, and most definitely not for the faint of heart. 

The Dark Game begins at the start of a unique writer’s retreat that has been framed to all ten writers as a competition. The elusive and highly successful author, Roderick Wells, is the famed host of the writing retreat and also a pretty weird dude. Though the authors all think they’ve signed up for the chance to better their writing and also potentially win a major book deal from Wells, they quickly discover that things are not anywhere near that straightforward in this game. The wealthy Wells is not only an eccentric character, but also a very dark and twisted one. As each author is forced to come to terms with nightmares that they had long thought buried, their numbers start to dwindle. 

As always with Janz’s books, he is really great at creating characters that I love to hate and The Dark Game has some that I really hated. It just makes it so much more satisfying when those characters finally get what they deserve! And the villain in this story was done really good as well. Not only is Wells a good villain, but readers quickly learn that the estate itself plays a major role in the twisted goings-on of the game. 

I also enjoy Janz’s good characters as much as the bad. All of his characters have flaws, even the good ones. And it really helps to portray them as normal people who aren’t always set up for success. It just makes you root for them all the more. 

Overall this book was a definite 5 star read for me. I love horror and twisty, psychological reads and this story catered to all of that. Not to mention that in the world we live in today, sometimes it’s nice to just read about the bad guys getting what they deserve!

If this sounds up your alley, definitely check out The Dark Game, but be prepared for gore and some troubling content!

The Dark Game is similar to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. Combining psychological horror with supernatural horror, it is hard not to be drawn into the story. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy And Then There Were None inspired novels.

Thank you Flame Tree Press for my advanced copy of this lovely horror novel by Jonathan Janz.
Let me just say that I thoroughly enjoyed the entire ride of this book. My only issue with it was the amount of authors in the contest was hard to keep up with. But honestly, it wasn't so confusing that it hurt the story at all.
My favorite parts of the story included the letters/journal entries written by some of the authors during their stay. I loved the section about the preacher and his wife. And also Will's horrible deeds. Very very dark and I wanted more of their stories!
The humor in this book makes me feel like right at home.
Also, I have to say, the ending was a cherry on top of this beautiful cresendo. I LOVED how it ended!
I want to read more of his books, and I hope to do so very soon. I am most certainly now a huge fan of Mr. Janz work. Horror at its finest!

Thankyou to NetGalley, Flame Tree Press and the author, Jonathan Janz  for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Dark Game in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
What a gripping read. I love this authors style of writing.  The storylines are imaginative and gripping as well as being unpredictable. 
This story was well written.  I was hooked from the get-go. Definitely worth staying up into the early hours to finish.

10 aspiring writers are invited to a writing retreat at the remote mansion of reclusive author and literary giant Roderick Wells, an invitation that will transform one of them into a bestselling author in their own right.
But this bargain turns out to be more Faustian than benevolent......and failing to impress the great Roderick Wells carries a price far darker than any of them can imagine.

Janz spins a nasty little tale of psychological and supernatural horror, with touches of BURNT OFFERINGS that makes one wonder what he has agreed to on his path to becoming one of the powerhouses of contemporary horror.
Someone really needs to keep an eye on this man.

Many thanks to Flame Tree Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. 

Highly recommended.

4.5 stars.

THE DARK GAME, by Jonathan Janz, is a novel that takes ten struggling writers--each aspiring to be the next to land a bestseller--on what they think is their chance of a lifetime. Each of them will meet and stay for a time with the extraordinarily successful, yet eccentric, Roderic Wells. The last time Wells extended an invitation to a group of authors, one of them became successful beyond her wildest dreams!

The catch? Only one of them can win the prize money and contract.

"MR. RODERICK WELLS requests the honor of your presence at his estate on May 26th for a six-week writing retreat . . . " 

The concept of an author writing about writers going on a "writing retreat" isn't a new one, but Janz is able to take virtually any idea and turn it into something captivating and completely his own.

". . . Everything begins with horror." 

The atmosphere is set right from the start. The dynamics between each "contestant" has been carefully studied and applied to make their arrival as unsettling as possible. They are not there to forge friendships, but rather set out to one-up arch other in every manner possible. This tactic serves to help keep them mentally isolated as much as possible--even as they are physically separated from the rest of the world by the infinite expanse of Well's hidden, foreboding estate.

". . . Well's mansion looked like every ghost story he'd ever read . . . " 

Even beginning with this rather large cast of characters, I felt that Janz did a good job in giving them some distinguishing traits and characteristics. Admittedly, there were a couple that were merely "throw-away" characters, in my opinion, but even those had a backstory we were privy to, and completely necessary to further the plot.

"Just what the hell did happen to the other nine writers in the first contest?" 

One thing I especially loved was how TRUE so many of the statements in this novel were. Things that were simply stated, could often be so profoundly accurate.

". . . stories have incredible power. They can teach. They can transport . . . Some stories can kill." 

While being introduced little by little to the . . . differences . . . in Well's homestead, we get a chance to know the majority of the characters very well. These individuals--like so many of my favorites in literature--are all flawed. This serves to make them even more realistic to the reader. Their fears, their desires, their shortcomings . . . these are all things that some of us will be able to sympathize and identify with. While we are learning the inner feelings of the contestants and others on this estate, another, larger part of the novel is moving inexorably forward.

". . . There was no doubt Well's estate was . . . different. Mysterious things happened here, things he had trouble explaining . . . " 

Another enjoyable feature here that may be noted by those that have read some of Janz' other novels, is some "internal referencing" to his works that the contestants
". . . No one is more honest than the storyteller . . . They have the ability to create life . . . Or to bring death." 

Overall, I feel that Janz is growing stronger as an author with each new book he produces. He's able to layer an idea with complex characters, multiple, intersecting storylines, and yet in such a way that serves to pull the reader into the worlds he creates--almost making them feel a "part" of the tale. In THE DARK GAME Janz showcases this ability to virtually bring his characters to life, endowing them with full pasts, and future goals. They all have regrets from earlier mistakes which makes them easier to identify with as individuals. He can take what could be a magical, fairy tale setting and turn it into something twisted and malevolent with only a few words.

". . . a place of magic . . . But the magic was of the darkest, most demented sort . . . " 

Janz is an author whose voice is now being heard above so many others. With his dramatic storylines and three-dimensional characters, his novels are among those that I will be seeking out in the future.

"Do you believe in monsters?" 

Highly recommended.

*I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All ideas are uniquely my own.*

When a famous author sends invitations to ten contestants in a secluded writing competition that promises the winner untold fame and fortune how can they resisit. At an alarming rate many of the guests get the impression that things are not as kosher as first lead to believe. What happened to the other contestants? Why does the famous author seem to be getting younger as if he is tapping into the fountain of youth each evening? Will anyone make it out alive? This seemed a cross between the Twilight Zone or a Alfred Hitchcocks movie...very intense.

This book is a tribute to horror writers and horror stories, delightfully meta in its approach and even makes references to some of this author’s previous works.

The premise is a competition for authors, the winner having a powerful platform to publish their new work. This is a wonderful way for the author to explore the power of storytelling (always something I enjoy) and the power authors wield through their words.
The writing style is tense and compelling, which is something I now expect whenever I pick up a book written by Janz. This story spans between the present, the backstories of each character and also snippets of their writings, seamlessly pulling the reader into the story and bringing all of the characters to life. The characters are all very well developed and have their own distinctive personalities very early on, which is why I think this book is my favourite that I’ve read so far by this author, it’s going to take a lot to topple this from its pedestal!

As well as fast-paced, gory and psychologically horrifying, I found this story to be quite thought provoking. It considers a variety of ways that horror can be expressed, from violence, mental abuse, gore, paranormal forces – so the horror begins building from the very beginning and growing right up until what I found to be a very satisfying conclusion.

That synopsis had me instantly intrigued and from the first pages I was hooked! While there were certainly a lot of characters to keep up with, the story itself reminded me of a cross between The Haunting of Hill House and Chuck Palahniuk’s ‘Haunted’ – which I LOVED.

While the excitement and intrigue continued to build from page to page, the number of characters did eventually become a bit of a problem. While they were all so different and well fleshed out, and I was SO into their individual stories, I found myself having to go back and remind myself which story belonged to whom (which is a giant pain on a kindle, btw). It was actually a bit of a relief when they started to die off.

Let’s talk about those individual stories though! Janz had these authors facing so much at once. Creating and bringing their own villains to life (such a cool concept and I was living for the excerpts of each character’s story), hiding their secrets and having to keep up certain facades around other guests, battling inner demons and then discovering shared horrors. All this while pit against each other! The intertwining of these things gives the reader the perfect amount of suspense, tension and spookiness. This book had me questioning what was real and what was simply being written by the characters, who could be trusted and what the actual hell was going on with Roderick and his staff, all while on the edge of my seat!

Janz does not shy away from gore but it is not overdone, his nods to other authors and books throughout were great little touches and the ‘Beauty and the Beast meets your worst nightmare’ vibes were just fantastic!

This was my first Janz read and I absolutely cannot wait to read more! Published April 11th so go get your hands on a copy.

When 10 authors are invited to a writing retreat/contest at reclusive writer Roderick Wells's secluded estate, they can't believe their luck at getting the chance to be mentored by a literary genius. Not to mention, one winner chosen by Wells will get $3 million and a publishing contract. But the writers soon come to realize maybe they weren't so lucky after all when they start disappearing one by one.

I'm a huge fan of Jonathan Janz and his latest book, The Dark Game, did not disappoint. I love books about writers, especially when those books contain excepts from the characters' works in progress. Several chapters in The Dark Game are excerpts from the novels the writers in the book are working on at the retreat. I especially liked how one of the characters was writing a book called The Siren and the Specter, which is another Janz novel.

Even though there are a lot of characters in the book, I found it easy to tell each of them apart because they were all well-developed and each writer had a distinct voice and writing style. I also really enjoyed the slow reveal of each character's dark past.

The setting—an old mansion in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by spooky woods—was made even creepier by the fact that the writers had to wear blindfolds while they were chauffeured there, so they had no clue where they were. There are lots of scenes with the characters exploring the mysterious grounds that add to the eerie mood.

If you're a horror fan and you haven't read Jonathan Janz yet, you should definitely check out his work. The Dark Game is a creepy and fast-paced read with excellent characterization. I also highly recommend Janz's other novels, Children of the Dark, The Sorrows, and The Siren and the Specter.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Dark Game tells the story of 10 writers, in different stages of their careers, that join a competition held by a well-known author. The winner gets a full book deal, three million dollars and a bunch of other appealing stuff. However, from the start, no one understands precisely what the rules are. Because there are no rules and one of them have to be the last one standing.

From the very first line, you are immediately dropped into the action. It starts with the contestants arriving at this isolated mansion where the competition is held. There are immediate discussions, fights and you know something is going to go wrong. There’s no questioning that.

Sometimes, this book even feels like a thriller. There’s always something going on, there’s a new mystery at the turn of every page. Be it the backstory of a particular character or a weird light that appears out of nowhere, the story never stops surprising you.

The pacing is so masterfully done that you can pinpoint the moment the author wants you to understand there’s something weird going on. And, generally, the answer won’t take long to come. It’s not one of those books where everything is revealed at the end. It’s more like you’re getting small crumbs that compose the story at the exact time you need it to not lose interest.

However, beware that a lot of the mysteries will be left unsolved. There’s a dash of urban fantasy that is never fully explained but, personally, I don’t mind it. I would like to have some answers to the whole setting around the mansion and Roderick Wells, but I’d rather get a prequel of the previous challenge (because yes, not the first time it happens) than have it quickly explained in this book.

What surprised me the most was Jonathan’s ability to deliver this ensemble cast story while giving you a grasp of every character. You follow around 10 characters, with switching POVs throughout the story, and at first, it is hard to follow. I kept messing up some of the names, and I wasn’t sure who had interacted with who already. But then, once you start to get the backstory, all of the contestants have such distinctive voices that it speaks volumes about Jonathan’s writing ability.

I wouldn’t mind if the ending went a little bit darker. I saw it coming almost from the start, and I was definitely pleased with it. Although I know this is unpopular, I sometimes like messy, dark ending as well.

Honestly, when I realized I would be following all 10 contestants at some point of the story, I was scared. I’m a character-driven reader, and I was sure I wouldn’t be able to care about all of them, especially in a horror setting. And it’s not like I cared about what happened to most of them, but I feel like I knew them, for better or for worse.

The horror in this book is all about facing your demons (AH, look at that The 100 reference), be it your past or the ones you create. Which, in truth, is a fantastic premise to allow the readers to know your characters fully. And, oh boy, do these writers have a lot of sins on their hands.

I won’t get too deep into each character. I don’t feel like there’s a need for that and I’d rather have you if you decide to read it, uncover them by yourself. What I will say is that Lucy is a quiet fighter, Rick is a hero, Will is an unsung hero, Sherilyn is a badass, Elaine and Marek are okay, Anna is the worst kind of bitch, Tommy is disgusting, Evan is even more disgusting, Bryan is a brunt and Wells is larger than life.

This is one of those books I can easily see adapted to the big screen, and I would be front row. It’s addicting, and it lives on its characters.

[Review will be posted on Reader Voracious Blog on 4/11/2019.]

"I learned that stories have incredible power. They can teach. They can transport. But they can also bring misery. They can enslave. Some stories can kill."

Friends, I have been itching for a new release from Janz since being wowed by The Siren and the Specter last year. I've been reading his backlist voraciously and I was so happy to be offered an eARC of this title. I was not disappointed: The Dark Game is deliciously macabre and unputdownable; while I struggled with the multiple perspectives at first, I settled into the narrative and was fully engrossed!

"Wells's mansion looked like every ghost story he'd ever read. And as they drew closer, Rick couldn't shake the feeling he was about to become part of one."

One of my favorite writing devices is when the ending is set up or heavily alluded to at the beginning of the book. I love the sense of foreboding behind every chapter as I try to piece together what is happening, and as a person that adamantly avoids spoilers like a cat avoids water this is one of the greatest mysteries of my psyche. From the beginning of the book we know that The Dark Game is to pit the authors against one another as they fight for their lives. The deaths aren't a surprise, we are just left wondering who will be first. The journey is following the characters as they notice all the weird things happening and trying to figure it out... and will they make it out alive?

"Get out while you still can."

The opening of the book felt very And Then There Were None and Clue inspired to me, with everyone making their way to a mansion after a mysterious invitation and an absent host. I almost expected Mr. Body to show up!

I just have to say that I would have definitely noped out of this whole thing when the driver said that I needed to be blindfolded! But I like that Janz calls this out in the first pages:

"It occurred to her she hadn't even asked the driver for identification. No one knew she was here, and she wasn't allowed a phone. She chewed a thumbnail, a hundred horror movies flashing through her head. Why was it always a women who got hacked to pieces?"

While Janz definitely writes this one with a male character set as the hero, I like the subversion of the typical horror trope here and that the women he writes aren't completely helpless. 

We all know that I personally struggle with multiple points of view, and so it shouldn't come as a shock that it took some time for me to settle into the story (primarily until a few POVs died). This is very much a me thing, and the multiple narrative voices makes sense given the And Then There Were None setup. If Roderick Wells has his way, only one of the writers will survive and getting to know each of the characters (and their deepest secrets) really added to the horror for me in the back half of the book. My struggle with the many perspectives was well worth it as writers began dropping like flies, which is similar to my experience reading The Sorrows (interestingly enough, if you've read a number of Janz's other works you'll find some Easter eggs: Shadeland, Siren and the Specter, needing to go away to find inspiration, etc. It's like reading Vonnegut and I dig it.).

"This place... this place... is a wonderland of hideous beauty. Of dreadful passion. The water that flows on this property is laced with the elixir of madness, the trees nourished by the blood of the damned."

There is something almost comforting about Janz's writing style, which is a weird thing to say about a horror author but it's true. It's fast-paced and intricately plotted, but he doesn't forget about building his characters in all the gore. And while this is a horror novel, it is also one about the fears and struggles of being a writer. The critique process, competitiveness, and the publishing industry. I really appreciated seeing a glimpse into how the characters thought about developing their stories and characters. 

Overall this is another amazing read from Janz! I found the beginning to be a little slower and denser to read as a result of having so many characters to keep track of and struggled with the multiple points of view, but as people die and the action picked up I was completely engrossed. Janz knows how to craft a horrific tale and this is yet another must-read for fans of the horror genre. As with other books in this genre, this won't be a tale for everyone so please read my list of content warnings and exercise care when reading.

CONTENT WARNINGS: abuse, bullying, domestic abuse, fat shaming, gore, murder, pedophilia (referenced), rape, suicide, voyeurism

Many thanks to Flame Tree Press for sending me an eARC via NetGalley for my honest review! Quotes are taken from an unfinished ARC and may not match final publication.

4.5/5.0 Stars

THE DARK GAME is the first book that I have read by Jonathan Janz, the narrative feels like a blending of one of my favorite Stephen King and Agatha Christie novels – love it!  

Full review -  post pending on www.kendallreviews.com