Games of Death (166 books)

Are you a fan of dystopian books, where the future is bleak and infinitely dangerous and if you're gonna survive, you better check your morals at the door? With reality TV everywhere we look these days, and the UFC a mainstream pastime, it's easy to imagine a Survivor where tribe members voted out don't go home, but are executed instead. I figure society's perpetual bloodlust is never as deeply buried as we think (and hope).

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1	The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.35 avg rating — 9,817,095 ratings score: 14,420, and 145 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins 4.35 avg rating — 4,118,281 ratings score: 9,444, and 96 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Battle Royale by Koushun Takami 4.26 avg rating — 85,100 ratings score: 8,109, and 82 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins 4.12 avg rating — 3,687,683 ratings score: 7,300, and 75 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 4,353,880 ratings score: 4,475, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,670,736 ratings score: 3,490, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Pseudonym) 4.02 avg rating — 268,276 ratings score: 3,124, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Running Man by Richard Bachman 3.89 avg rating — 163,578 ratings score: 2,816, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell 3.95 avg rating — 60,959 ratings score: 2,135, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 1,616,577 ratings score: 1,839, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 1,291,813 ratings score: 1,665, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson 4.02 avg rating — 84,277 ratings score: 1,351, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner, #2) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 638,648 ratings score: 1,041, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Experiment by Miley Styles (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 900, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Forbidden Game (The Forbidden Game, #1-3) by L.J. Smith 4.19 avg rating — 22,613 ratings score: 860, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	House of Stairs by William Sleator 3.83 avg rating — 5,468 ratings score: 858, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines 2.99 avg rating — 5,140 ratings score: 665, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Inside Out (Insider, #1) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 25,090 ratings score: 664, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Kill Zone by Damir Salkovic (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 598, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Collapse Years by Damir Salkovic (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 596, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi 3.75 avg rating — 1,558 ratings score: 578, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace 4.03 avg rating — 37,678 ratings score: 570, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Dead Game (The Dead Game Series, #1) by Susanne Leist (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 263 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Heroes Die (The Acts of Caine, #1) by Matthew Woodring Stover 4.09 avg rating — 12,872 ratings score: 485, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Fearscape (Horrorscape, #1) by Nenia Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 2,606 ratings score: 485, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3.70 avg rating — 3,177,898 ratings score: 480, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Outside In (Insider, #2) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 14,118 ratings score: 476, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Murder Genes by Mikael Aizen 3.30 avg rating — 115 ratings score: 476, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Panic (Panic, #1) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 63,302 ratings score: 397, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 by Andrea White (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 1,934 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	They Shoot Horses, Don't They? by Horace McCoy 3.86 avg rating — 11,528 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Rollerball Murder by William Neal Harrison 3.74 avg rating — 171 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Zombies and Shit by Carlton Mellick III (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 850 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Horrorscape (Horrorscape, #2) by Nenia Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 1,744 ratings score: 374, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	High-Rise by J.G. Ballard 3.61 avg rating — 38,500 ratings score: 373, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Terrorscape (Horrorscape, #3) by Nenia Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 1,470 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Game by Shane Scollins (Goodreads Author) 3.22 avg rating — 361 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Warrior Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #1) by Cinda Williams Chima (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 54,990 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Call (The Call, #1) by Peadar Ó Guilín (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 15,585 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Eye of Minds (The Mortality Doctrine, #1) by James Dashner (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 44,554 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Avengers Arena, Vol. 1: Kill or Die by Dennis Hopeless (Writer) 3.78 avg rating — 1,947 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Hunter (The Forbidden Game, #1) by L.J. Smith 3.97 avg rating — 7,062 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1) by Pierce Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 745,190 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Puzzle House by Duncan Ralston (Goodreads Author) 3.52 avg rating — 3,430 ratings score: 278, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Hunters of the Red Moon (Hunters, #1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley 3.83 avg rating — 1,193 ratings score: 276, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Musashi Flex (Matador, #9) by Steve Perry 4.26 avg rating — 799 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Nerve by Jeanne Ryan (Goodreads Author) 3.30 avg rating — 28,871 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Escape! by Iain Rob Wright (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 2,815 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Shade's Children by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 13,637 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Avengers Arena, Vol. 2: Game On by Dennis Hopeless (Writer) 3.79 avg rating — 1,077 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Rebels Divided (Rebel #3) by Lance Erlick (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Avengers Arena, Vol. 3: Boss Level by Christos Gage (Writer) 3.74 avg rating — 871 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Heir Apparent (Rasmussem Corporation, #2) by Vivian Vande Velde 4.12 avg rating — 11,012 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Rebel Within (Rebel, #1) by Lance Erlick (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 52 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Damnation Game by Clive Barker (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 21,231 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Dualed (Dualed, #1) by Elsie Chapman 3.52 avg rating — 7,614 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Arena One: Slaverunners (The Survival Trilogy, #1) by Morgan Rice (Goodreads Author) 3.37 avg rating — 7,017 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Culling (The Torch Keeper, #1) by Steven dos Santos (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 1,297 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Winter's End by Jean-Claude Mourlevat 3.71 avg rating — 2,434 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Endgame (Virtual Reality Standalones, #1) by Nenia Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 198 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Battle Royale, Vol. 01 (Battle Royale, #1) by Koushun Takami really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5,466 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Kung Fu High School by Ryan Gattis 3.58 avg rating — 465 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Rite of Passage by Alexei Panshin 3.82 avg rating — 3,756 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 113,621 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Severance Package by Duane Swierczynski (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 1,552 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	The 10th Victim by Robert Sheckley 3.72 avg rating — 783 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Blown Away by Patrick Cave 3.43 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Neighborhood by Chad Leito (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Surviving In America: Under Siege (Joe Anderson, #1) by Paul Andrulis (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Phase One: Identify (Territory of the Dead, #1) by Rose Wynters (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 138 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Creating Monsters by Christopher Rankin (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 188 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Stronghold (Off Grid #2) by Backwoods (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	And Then Run by Eric Hublot (Goodreads Author) 3.49 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Killing Trial (Soldier Recruitment Trilogy, #1) by Drake R. Todd (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	SG - Suicide Game by Haidji 3.46 avg rating — 271 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Hunt by Brad Stevens (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Immortality Game by Ted Cross (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 294 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Plague World (Ashley Parker, #3) by Dana Fredsti (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 471 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Bleeding (Warren/Bennett/Johnson: New England, #2) by Max E. Stone (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Reaper: Awakening by Seth Gruner (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Endgame (Endgame Universe Book 1) by Susan Kelly (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Unadjusteds (The Unadjusteds, #1) by Marisa Noelle (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 270 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Die Zeit vor Mitternacht (Nemesis, #1) by Wolfgang Hohlbein 3.38 avg rating — 132 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Hide by Kiersten White (Goodreads Author) 3.31 avg rating — 43,382 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Savior's Champion (The Savior's Series, #1) by Jenna Moreci (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 5,385 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Satan's Affair (Cat and Mouse, #0.5) by H.D. Carlton (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 148,076 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Redemption (The Alterran Legacy, #4) by Regina M. Joseph (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Slashtag by Jon Cohn (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,102 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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89	Arena: Part One by D. Michael Withrow (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	The Rise of the Altereds (The Unadjusteds, #2) by Marisa Noelle (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Escape Room by Maren Stoffels 3.27 avg rating — 9,074 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Danganronpa: The Animation Volume 1 by Takashi Tsukimi (Author & Illustrator) 4.09 avg rating — 2,334 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Qualify (The Atlantis Grail, #1) by Vera Nazarian (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 9,218 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	#Murdertrending (MurderTrending, #1) by Gretchen McNeil (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 12,394 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Killobyte by Piers Anthony 3.58 avg rating — 1,725 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Codex by Lev Grossman (Goodreads Author) 3.04 avg rating — 8,873 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Mungus 2: Welcome to Ramus by William Dye 4.38 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Sword Art Online, Vol. 1: Aincrad (Sword Art Online Light Novels, #1) by Reki Kawahara 4.27 avg rating — 9,750 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Bettie (new)

Feb 01, 2010 03:05PM

Does any one remember rollerball - was it a book first?

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message 2: by Gerd (last edited Feb 17, 2010 10:56AM) (new)

Feb 17, 2010 10:22AM

It's been short story first called "Rollerball Murder" by William Harrison, which came out in '73 two years before the movie.

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message 3: by Chris (last edited May 25, 2011 10:20AM) (new)

May 25, 2011 10:20AM

Nice list, but there has to be a few more that have been over looked. I added Zombies and Shit, because it is very much in the death game genre, may be a little far out there for some people, but the tag line of 'Battle Royale meets Return of the Living Dead' is very accurate. As I come across more books I'll add them to this list, there's a new one I have a lead on. This is my favorite genre of all, and am always looking for new stuff.
* I read Inside Out because of this list, not even close to being in the genre. I have added High Rise in protest, still no game, but it is way closer to the genre.

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message 4: by Chris (new)

May 26, 2011 11:35AM

Added Murder Genes, neat splatterpunk about a city full of murders that are all involved in playing a death game. Rules, teams, all the good parts!

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message 5: by Trudi (new)

May 26, 2011 03:58PM

Chris wrote: "Nice list, but there has to be a few more that have been over looked. ..."

That's my hope too Chris! Such a "deadly" sub-genre of dystopian fiction there's just gotta be more! I started this list for completely selfish reasons because it's what I want to read :) Your additions are much appreciated!!!

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message 6: by Kenneth (new)

Jun 08, 2011 11:29PM

nice list

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message 7: by Sandpiper (new)

Jul 25, 2011 08:49PM

There's a short story by Walter F. Moudy called "The Survivor". If you like books about deadly games it's worth a read. It was written in 1965, but predicts reality-TV among other things.

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message 8: by Chris (last edited Jul 25, 2011 09:07PM) (new)

Jul 25, 2011 09:04PM

I have a copy of Battlefields Beyond Tomorrow: Science Fiction War Stories that has that story in it. It is actually a very good story, and does fall into the genre. The collection focuses on military sci-fi, and is rather good. It does have the short version of Enders Game, which is also a border-liner of the genre. I would have to say that it is up to Trudi if it should go up on the list, I had actually considered voting it up at one point. I only didn't because most of the book is about war, and they are also short stories.

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message 9: by Trudi (new)

Aug 04, 2011 07:38PM

Sandpiper wrote: "There's a short story by Walter F. Moudy called "The Survivor". If you like books about deadly games it's worth a read. It was written in 1965, but predicts reality-TV among other things."

This sounds awesome! I will definitely try and track this down.

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message 10: by Trudi (new)

Aug 04, 2011 07:46PM

Chris wrote: "I have a copy of Battlefields Beyond Tomorrow: Science Fiction War Stories that has that story in it. It is actually a very good story, and does fall into the genre. The collection f..."

Thanks so much for this and add away please! ... I started this list for my own selfish enjoyment, but it's definitely meant for anyone who also shares a passion for these types of books :D

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message 11: by Chris (last edited Aug 05, 2011 12:41PM) (new)

Aug 05, 2011 12:36PM

Good to know, I would say that the story 'The Survivor' is of decent length and should be included. Some of the other stories in Battle Fields Beyond Tomorrow that are also worth taking a look at as well, and run parallel of share similarities with the death game genre. A couple have also been expanded into novels by the authors. I know I have come across a few stories here and there, and am always searching for rumors of more books. I'll keep this appropriately updated as I go along.
Good lookin on Sandpiper's par for pointing out The Survivor!

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message 12: by Chris (new)

Aug 29, 2011 02:18PM

Added Kung Fu High School - A great book about gang life gone terribly wrong in a school. One of my personal favorites, this one falls well into the genre with the way that their lives must play out within a certain rule set. Hyper-violent, a little taboo, and very over the top.

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message 13: by Chris (last edited Oct 24, 2011 10:11AM) (new)

Oct 24, 2011 10:08AM

Huge update this time with The Crimson Labyrinth, full fledged death games, forced to play against each other in a check point rally through a natural labyrinth of chasms with rules firmly in place. This has a large emphasis on survival, as well as some really interesting twists to encourage some savage competition against each other. I have no clue how any of us missed this one! Highly suggested, true gaming fun, up there with the best.
Even if it is firmly rooted in the crime thriller genre, I am adding Severance Package. When your job goes belly up and the boss tells you in a Saturday meeting that not only are you being let go, you are not going to make it off of the floor alive, things turn ugly fast. Small cast, but action packed! A little over the top and non-stop, this was a blast to read. Some times you just need to find a pick-up game to play for an afternoon of fun.
Edit: Booo to The Death Cure (Maze Runners #3) not being in the death game genre!

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message 14: by Trudi (new)

Dec 02, 2011 01:28PM

Chris wrote: "Huge update this time with The Crimson Labyrinth..."

Thanks for adding these Chris, they look awesome. And I agree. The Maze Runner trilogy is awesome. I am looking forward to reading Death Cure, and I will definitely add it to this list!

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message 15: by Nenia (new)

Feb 13, 2012 11:10AM

I love these kinds of books!

Also: I added Heir Apparent and Killobyte. Both are about people trapped in virtual reality, and who must complete the game - or die.

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message 16: by Nenia (new)

May 11, 2012 02:34AM

Added Hunted Past Reason, Light, The Damnation Game, and Rite of Passage!

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message 17: by Andy (last edited Jul 04, 2013 09:43AM) (new)

Jul 04, 2013 09:37AM

I got three books for you! The first and last I loved when I was a kid.

Goosebumps #43 The Beast of the East by R.L. Stine: Ginger Wald and her identical twin brothers, Nat and Pat, are lost in the woods. Then Ginger and her brothers meet the beasts. They're big blue furry creatures. And they want to play a game. The winners get to live. The losers get eaten. . . .

Senseless by Stona Fitch: Eliot Gast is kidnapped in Brussels by a group of international terrorists. He is held captive in a white room. Black wires that hang from the wall and ceiling broadcast his plight worldwide via the Internet. Millions of people are watching as they remove his senses one by one.

Everest (trilogy) by Gordon Korman: A number of kids are televised on a reality tv show, competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest.

I love your list!! So glad to see my favorite titles in there, and I will check out the other ones!

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message 18: by Vane (new)

Nov 22, 2013 12:49PM