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Experience a gripping tale of suspense and social critique with this brand new trade paperback of 'Reprieve' from Bloomsbury. Immerse yourself in the haunting story set on April 27, 1997, in the infamous Quigley House, a full-contact haunted escape room that challenges contestants to face their worst fears. Only one group has triumphed before by enduring its horrors without saying the safe word, 'reprieve.' But this time, the game turns deadly when an unexpected intruder disrupts the competition, leading to a shocking murder. Delve into the perspectives of Kendra Brown, a teenager coping with loss; Leonard Grandton, a hotel manager entangled in toxic relationships; and Jaidee Charoensuk, an international student searching for his past. Each character's narrative weaves together themes of obsession and prejudice, revealing how their actions led to tragedy. This novel offers a unique blend of psychological tension and social commentary, showcasing the complexities of American life through trial transcripts and deeply personal stories. Perfect for fans of thrillers and horror, 'Reprieve' is more than just a novel; it's an explorative journey into complicity and masquerade, making it a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Ideal for anyone seeking an engrossing literary escape, this book is a conversation starter about societal issues and human motives. Get yours today and unravel the chilling mysteries within these pages.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526635570
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
On 27 April 1997, four contestants make it to the final cell of the Quigley House, a full-contact haunted escape room made famous for its monstrosities. If the group can endure its horrors without shouting the safe word, 'reprieve', they'll win a substantial cash prize a startling feat accomplished only by one other group in the house's long history. But before they can complete the challenge, a man breaks into the cell and kills one of the contestants.
Those who were present on that fateful night lend their points of view- Kendra Brown, a teenager uprooted from her childhood home after the loss of her father; Leonard Grandton, a hotel manager caught in a series of toxic entanglements; and Jaidee Charoensuk, a gay international student who came to the US in search of his former English teacher. As each character's journey unfurls, deceits and misunderstandings fuelled by obsession and prejudice are revealed forcing all to reckon with the ways in which their beliefs and actions contributed to a horrifying catastrophe.
A startlingly soulful exploration of complicity and masquerade, Reprieve combines the psychological tension of classic horror with searing social criticism, and seamlessly threads together trial transcripts, evidence descriptions, and deeply layered individual narratives to present a chilling portrait of American life.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526635570
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
On 27 April 1997, four contestants make it to the final cell of the Quigley House, a full-contact haunted escape room made famous for its monstrosities. If the group can endure its horrors without shouting the safe word, 'reprieve', they'll win a substantial cash prize a startling feat accomplished only by one other group in the house's long history. But before they can complete the challenge, a man breaks into the cell and kills one of the contestants.
Those who were present on that fateful night lend their points of view- Kendra Brown, a teenager uprooted from her childhood home after the loss of her father; Leonard Grandton, a hotel manager caught in a series of toxic entanglements; and Jaidee Charoensuk, a gay international student who came to the US in search of his former English teacher. As each character's journey unfurls, deceits and misunderstandings fuelled by obsession and prejudice are revealed forcing all to reckon with the ways in which their beliefs and actions contributed to a horrifying catastrophe.
A startlingly soulful exploration of complicity and masquerade, Reprieve combines the psychological tension of classic horror with searing social criticism, and seamlessly threads together trial transcripts, evidence descriptions, and deeply layered individual narratives to present a chilling portrait of American life.