A father’s disappearance never solved, a mother’s secret taken to the grave, a daughter deceived…Kathryn Landry thinks her life is just about perfect. She is the owner of a successful interior designer business in Newport Beach, California, and she has an attentive, supportive husband. But her world comes crashing down when her husband, Neil Landry, vanishes without a trace… in a situation … trace… in a situation almost identical to the disappearance of her father twenty years before.
With her father’s disappearance still a mystery, Kathryn is skeptical that the detective assigned to her case will be able to find her husband. Determined to uncover the truth, Kathryn is plunged into a world of politics, high-priced call girls and wealth. As she begins to search for her husband, a decades-old secret her mother took to the grave threatens to destroy all she holds dear. Caught up in a web of betrayals and deceit, and not knowing who to trust, Kathryn must find a way to survive as she discovers the past has a way of repeating itself.
Editorial Reviews
..”.Davis deftly keeps readers as up in the air as Kathryn throughout this well-crafted tale. An impressive thriller by an author worth following.” – Kirkus Reviews
“In A Game of Deceit author K. A. Davis offers up a taut, edge-of-your-seat suspense novel that will make you lock the doors, close the blinds, and wonder who you can truly trust. Don’t miss this great debut from Ms. Davis.” – Paige Shelton, New York Times Bestselling author of the Farmers’ Market, Country Cooking School, Dangerous Type, and Scottish Bookshop mysteries.
“In A Game of Deceit, K. A. Davis has crafted an emotional suspense with a taut, satisfying ending that should delight any fan of Mary Higgins Clark.” – Daryl Wood Gerber, Agatha Award-winning author of three cozy mystery series and the stand-alone suspense novels, Girl On the Run and Day of Secrets.
“Sly, sexy and spellbinding, A Game of Deceit grabs you in the first chapter and doesn’t let you go until its breathtaking finish. Debut author K. A. Davis creates a riveting tale of betrayal, family, suspense and murder.” – Jenny Kales, author of The Callie’s Kitchen Mystery series
”A Game of Deceit is a marvelous read packed with action, suspense and intrigue. I couldn’t put it down ” – Catherine Bruns, USA Today Best Selling Author of the Cookies & Chance mysteries
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Riveting, emotional, fast paced read!!!
Once you start reading, you will find yourself
reading non-stop until the final page.
The definition of deceit is the act of causing
someone to accept as true or valid what is
false or invalid. In this book it becomes a game.
There is mystery, suspense, murder, arson,
drama, disappearances, jealousy, greed,
abuse of power, forest fires, vandalized office
and apartments, hidden bank accounts,
falsified passports, horse tampering, car
bumping over a cliff, secret brotherhood,
voyeurism, politics, call girls plus more.
Intrigue is heightened to mountainous proportions .
The tension was thick and well-sustained. There
is a touch of romance, family interaction and humor.
The main characters is Kathryn Landry. She is well
created, well defined, curious, self sufficient woman
whose father disappeared when she was a child
then her mother committed suicide. Now her husband
has disappeared. Kathryn knows something is not
what is seems. She knows she is in danger but
from whom?? Could the disappearance of her
father, husband and two women all be related?
Who can she trust? Will Kay be able to figure out
the deceit surrounding her?
The secondary cast of characters are well fleshed
out, vivid, interesting with quirky traits.
I highly recommend this breath taking read.
I volunteered to read “The Game of Deceit”.
Thanks to the author via Cozy Mystery Review
Crew. My opinion is my own.
“A Game of Deceit” earns 5/5 Chanel Sunglasses to Mask Black Eyes!
This first suspense book from Kim Davis is a big hit with me. Starting off with a major hook, and then unfolding engaging, suspenseful, and life-threatening events. From vandalized apartments, curious documents, and hidden bank accounts to disturbing memories, suspicious law enforcement, and amorous advances, I was never given the opportunity to put the book down. Kim did exceptionally well describing places, people, and fashion to clearly provide a marvelous picture in the reader’s mind’s eye which in turn also offered a few clues to consider. Dialog is realistic, adding to the suspense as well as defining connections and relationships. The characters are well developed for a first book with which I am now invested and rooting for a second. My favorite character, of course, is Kathryn—Kat, at a few points, was used as a nickname…Like me! She may be uncovering way too many secrets in her life, but portrays strength and resolve, not a ‘wimp’ or a ‘victim.’ She seems to be capable of accepting her own role in ‘not seeing what may have been right under her nose.’ All this and recipes, too, but not just any recipes! Kim includes the recipes for comfort treats actually mentioned in the book. Marianne, Kathryn’s assistant and surrogate mother type, is said to be a great cook, so her best treats are included: Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, and Dark Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse. Just the thing to make one’s next book club delicious as well as exciting! I highly recommend this book, and am on watch for Book 2!
“Disclosure: A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. However, all of the above opinions are my own.”