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The Villa

By: Ruth Kelly
Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Evie Hargreaves, Laura Aikman
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Publisher's summary

Death and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer listen, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper.

A Villa in Paradise

It’s destined to be the ultimate reality TV show. Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have total control over those competing for the cash prize.

A Journalist Undercover

Reporter Laura is told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless producer willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.

A Reality Show to Die For

There is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they’d like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? And would somebody really kill to win?

©2023 Ruth Kelly (P)2023 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

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‘A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best – and scariest – reality TV show you’ve ever seen’ (TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday and The Mother)
Set to be the hottest read of 2023, The Villa is a scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets. Ruth Kelly has redefined the airport thriller for our times. Fantastic! (Veronica Henry, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase)
A 'Love Island' type setting, an undercover journalist and a cast of characters who can't be trusted - what could possibly go wrong? A glamorous backdrop and some unexpected twists - great fun (Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet)

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Different

It was a bit of lord of the flies meets reality tv with a little 1984 mixed in.

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Loved it!

This was so good- easy listening great story! I couldn’t stop- took longer hikes just so I could keep listening!!

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Good then better then boring

The first few chapters were good although it took me a couple listens to get into them. Then it got a little better, then I got boring then I got better and then the last 45 minutes or so was just a complete dumpster fire. Don’t think I’ll buy any books by this author again.

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Absolutely Brilliant

This is a fantastic book. Ruth Kelly paints a wonderful picture of a reality game show gone murderously wrong where no one is who they appear to be. The descriptions of the locations, the characters, the fast paced action make this an addictive read. The audio book is one of the best I've heard with the three narrators bringing it to life perfectly.

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Predictable story line.

Predictable storyline. Had to force myself to read until the end. In need of character development.

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The Worst Ever!

This is just the worst book that I've ever gotten through. If I was a teenager, maybe I'd like it. That feels like the target audience. There is nothing I recommend about it.

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