Game of Liars: A gripping, twisty thriller set in a deadly TV game show

by T.J. Hext

TEN CONTESTANTS. ONE DEAD BODY. HOW MANY TRAITORS?

A gripping, twisty murder mystery set on a deadly TV game show – perfect for fans of The Traitors.

Aura, Dez, Ben and seven other contestants arrive on Red Cliffs Island to participate in reality game show Escapism, which involves escape room puzzles and a hunt for a huge cash prize.

The game show tasks become increasingly life-threatening… but are the ‘accidents’ intentional? Or is one of the contestants actually a traitor plotting a murder?

Reader
5 stars – ‘Gripping book. Intriguing. Obviously written by someone who knows reality game show TV. Very twisty turny... and a true mystery.’
5 stars – ‘Starts off a bit like Traitors, but bad things and chaos will happen…’
5 stars – ‘A fast-paced page-turner, hugely entertaining, with many plot twists.’

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2025

Reviews

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Heather Haggard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. It kept my attention for sure. I didn't figure anything out until the last part of the book. The ending was somewhat abrupt, which is the only part I didn't like.

[Joanne Dickinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starts off a bit like traitors, but bad things and chaos will happen.

I enjoyed the ending

Worth a read

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started good. Got a bit confusing with the dual timeline. Ending seemed a bit rushed.