All Patrick Davis ever wanted to do was make movies, but after he gets his big break and sells his first screenplay, his life collapses. His Hollywood dreams crumble almost immediately, sending him back to his dreary day job, and he also finds his storybook marriage on the rocks.
Then ominous DVDs start being delivered to him—DVDs that show that someone is watching him and his wife, that the two of them are being stalked and recorded by cameras hidden around and within their house. Next the e-mails start, and someone offers to fix everything, to take the mess his life has become and make it all right. Patrick figures it’s the offer of a lifetime.
But Patrick couldn’t be more wrong. With every step, he moves deeper and deeper into a web of intrigue that threatens everything he still has and values in this world. Before he knows it, he’s in, and in deep—and the only way out is to outwit and outplay his unseen opponents at their own game.
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"A terrific suspense novel, which has all the requisites of a riveting thriller: plenty of suspense, high stakes, intrigue, interesting characters, good writing, and a complex story with a satisfying conclusion. I've read three of Gregg Hurwitz's books so far, and definitely want to read more! "
— Sheila (5 out of 5 stars)
" A great page turner - I will be reading more from Gregg Hurwitz. "
— Melanie, 2/20/2014" You won't be able to put this book down...quick read and exciting! "
— Anita, 2/13/2014" Free Kindle book that ended up being a real page turner. Nothing deep about it, but great escape read. "
— Susan, 2/11/2014" Like other reviews, I had a real hard time trying to figure out just why Patrick would feel so compelled to follow the original demand of an unseen menace. So what; they've got a couple of videos of you doing what...nothing illegal...big freaking deal! So after the first one, I can see where he might have latched onto some sort of a God complex or something...but the first...no way! Not buying it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the story after suspending my belief, and if you have a mind prone to bouts of paranoia, it'll get you thinking maybe it's not so far fetched. After all, you're not paranoid if the really ARE watching! "
— Patrick, 2/8/2014" The dialogue in this book bored mr to death and I couldn't even make it halfway through. Two thumbs down. "
— Leah, 2/4/2014" Mildly entertaining read, but I found myself getting tired of his verbosity. "
— Carl, 1/23/2014" Second book in a row I didn't finish. Reading shouldn't be work, and drumming up enthusiasm for this ridiculous mess of a story definitely was and I quit! "
— PJ, 1/14/2014" A terrific suspense novel, which has all the requisites of a riveting thriller: plenty of suspense, high stakes, intrigue, interesting characters, good writing, and a complex story with a satisfying conclusion. I've read three of Gregg Hurwitz's books so far, and definitely want to read more! "
— Sheila, 1/14/2014" honestly, could not finish. gave up after 120 pages. worst, slowest, lamest book i have picked up in the longest time... "
— Bk10013, 1/9/2014" Loved this book. Will read everything he writes. Suspense, action, great characters, love his style. "
— Elizabeth, 1/3/2014" This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite thriller writers along with Linwood Barclay. This is a very quick read and the author keeps the action moving. Perfect book for the end of the summer. "
— Robert, 12/30/2013" Emotionally charged read! Every night I would tell my husband he needed to get this book for his kindle so we could discuss every twist and turn. I kept trying to figure out how the character was going to get out of the fix he was in. Fantastic! "
— Caren, 12/15/2013" Great absorbing thriller. With a film connection as well! "
— Steven, 12/12/2013" This book will keep you turning the pages, even though the plot is somewhat convoluted and unbelievable. A fun read. "
— Maryellen, 12/11/2013" Not as good as some of his others as the characters weren't as believable "
— Jayne, 12/8/2013" Not much real substance, but a very exciting story. "
— John, 10/16/2013" Thriller. About a couple being taped and the mystery of trying to figure out why and how. It was a quick fun read. The story went on a little too long so I lost interest at the end. But, the entire plot is kind of creepy to think about. Not scarey though.........because I don't like scarey. "
— Peggy, 7/24/2013" Five stars is considering genre. But man, he's really a rarity. Someone who writes "traditional" thrillers (ie not "literary" ones) but who is also a REALLY good writer. Plot-wise, I don't love him more than a lot of other authors I've read, but his writing is awesome. "
— Kat, 7/3/2013" I have found a new author! Yea!! This is the 2nd book I read by him and loved it. Lots of intrigue, psychological drama, etc. Can't wait to find more by him. "
— Barbara, 6/15/2013" Fantastic! What do you do if you have lost almost everything? How will you cope? What if someone offers you a cryptic message? Do you listen? Forget about it? What if the game changes and you become a pawn? This is a fast-moving, riveting, cat and mouse thriller. Great read!! "
— Adam, 3/30/2013" Suspenseful; kept me reading. "
— Mary, 3/15/2013" Good escape. Not entirely believable yet hard to not find out what happens next. "
— Rjames1999, 3/6/2013" Good fun in places but falls apart. "
— Todd, 2/17/2013" This book started off quick and kept going. I loved it. I have no doubts I will read more works by this author. "
— Naomi, 9/26/2012" A good "who-did-it". Keeps you guessing. First time I have read anything by this author but will not be the last. "
— Janice, 4/9/2012" Quite a page-turner:) "
— Christel, 10/19/2011" A fun read- lots of suspense that keeps you turning pages. "
— Gastoryteller, 9/20/2011" I highly recommend this book! Best book I read in a while!! "
— Sue, 9/3/2011" Not much real substance, but a very exciting story. "
— John, 5/18/2011" I was not crazy about this book. I think the problem was that I was told it was terrific but I felt let down by the book. The story was too unbelievable and I didn't connect with the characters. "
— Kate, 4/26/2011" omg this was fantastic. i couldn't put it down and i didn't want it to end. the best thing is this isn't his first book, there are 9 more out there. can't wait to track them down "
— Lori, 4/1/2011" I have found a new author! Yea!! This is the 2nd book I read by him and loved it. Lots of intrigue, psychological drama, etc. Can't wait to find more by him. "
— Barbara, 3/14/2011" A very effectively plotted and paced thriller that doesn't neglect character development (as thriller too often do). "
— Victoria, 2/16/2011" A very enjoyable thriller with many twists and turns. Hard to decide between 3 or 4 stars (3 and a half would be ideal) but it was interesting enough to keep me reading and reading so I'll give it 4. Will look out for some more Hurwitz books in the future. "
— Alex, 1/14/2011" very exciting & unpredictable story! "
— Cathy, 1/6/2011" One of the best mystery/thrillers I've ever read "
— Tina, 12/22/2010" Good thriller! Makes one wonder how they would respond to anonymous messages by individuals who know many details in an your life. Creates an absolute nightmare to the two main characters in the book, who are going through a rough stage in their marriage. "
— Sheila, 12/7/2010" Good escape. Not entirely believable yet hard to not find out what happens next. "
— Rjames1999, 12/6/2010Gregg Hurwitz is the critically acclaimed bestselling author of the Orphan X series, among other books. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, shortlisted for best novel of the year by International Thriller Writers, nominated for CWA’s Ian Fleming Steel Dagger, chosen as feature selections for all four major literary book clubs, honored as Book Sense picks, and translated into twenty languages. He holds a BA degree in English and psychology from Harvard and a master’s degree from Trinity College, Oxford.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.