Bad Games

De: Jeff Menapace

Narrado por: Gary Tiedemann

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The Lambert Family is heading to Crescent Lake, a rural cabin community in western Pennsylvania, for an idyllic weekend getaway. Some fishing, some barbecue, some games...

The Fannelli brothers are heading to Crescent Lake too. Some stalking, some kidnapping, some murder, definitely some games - though not necessarily the type of games the Lamberts had in mind.

But it doesn't matter. The Lamberts are going to play whether they like it or not.

An intense psychological thriller, Bad Games has the dark, mind-bending terror of Cape Fear combined with the fish-out-of-water dread and suspense of Deliverance.

So let Jeff Menapace's best-selling thriller keep you up all night as it delves into the mystery of nature versus nurture when comprehending the evil in man, along with the will and determination an innocent family must summon to fight back against horrific odds.

Bonus! Includes the first chapter of the pulse-pounding sequel, Vengeful Games.

©2013 Jeff Menapace (P)2015 Jeff Menapace

Reseñas de la Crítica

"If you liked Jonathan Kellerman's Guilt, you'll love Bad Games. Read on if you dare!" (indiereader.com)

"This psychological thriller will keep you totally captivated and enthralled." (Top Ten Psychological Thrillers)

Bad to the Bone!!

If you could sum up Bad Games in three words, what would they be?

SuspensefulExcitementAction

What other book might you compare Bad Games to and why?

Fear the Worst - Linwood BarclayBoth books had me jumping while I listened to the audiobook.

Which character – as performed by Gary Tiedemann – was your favorite?

The Fannelli Brothers & Patrick!! It's hard to narrow it down to one, because Mr. Tiedemann did an excellent job with the narration on this book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When The Fannelli Brothers traded the doll for the candy. That's when the reader know that the Bad Games was just starting.

Any additional comments?

Highly Recommended!!

Really enjoyed it

This is my first audible book i've listen to and finished. Gosh those brothers were disgusting. Major assholes!
The Narrator was awesome and i just couldn't put this book down. I even got angry and sad from time to time. Overall it was an awesome story and i recommend it. P.S. Amy is my favorite character. She knew all along. My hero!

OH MY GOD

Any additional comments?

This book was so incredibly good I actually am having a hard time putting into words how difficult it was for me to stop reading it. "Bad Games" is a horror/thriller about an unsuspecting family that finds themselves in a boatload of trouble when they should just be enjoying a relaxing vacation. From the very top, Jeff Menapace had me feeling uneasy and bewitched by this tale. The suspense mounts in such a way that the tension is palpable, the effect is dramatic and you simply can't stop listening.

There was something hauntingly realistic about this tale. There are no ghosts, no demons, nothing paranormal. Just a cute family of four and two sadistic, twisted brothers up to no good. People vs. people and the local cops are no help. The premise (and the details) are so believable that I'll be paranoid about vacationing on a lake for the rest of my life. Gary Tiedemann does an astounding job with the narration in this book; his work on this really brought the story to another level. I would definitely seek out books written by Menapace and narrated by Tiedermann again!! 10/10

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

many twists and turns. edge of your seat.

it really keeps you going just when you get it figured out it goes another direction.

Suspenseful, Page Turner

Narrated perfectly, enjoyed this Audiobook immensely.
Looking forward to starting the next book in this series .

Amazing!!

I bought this book because it was on sale, but man did I absolutely love it! This quickly became my absolute favorite series! So many twists and unexpected events! This series is a must read!

Wow. The only word that comes to mind.

At the start, I was concerned I was really going to dislike this story. But as it went deeper and deeper, I became fascinated with the story, both sides as it were. Ripe with horror, violence, sex and romance, this was definitely a story for those who love extreme plot changes. I am excited for the second book in the series.

A Top Horror, Hidden in the Suspense Section

BOUT AS HELPFULL AS A MESH CONDOM
Sometimes the decision of what section to put a book in, by audible, can help or hurt a book. Unless you are following someone who has read this book, you may not have heard of it. If you are a horror fan, than that is a tragedy. This is one of the more horrific books I have listened to. Mostly because of the realness of it. If my review seems to ramble to much, than read TAD B'S review, he nails it. This should be in the horror section as well as the suspense section. Book 3, is in the horror section. I was a little worried, as I have preached before, about books that are given away for free as usually being losers. I paid full price, but several reviewers got it for free. In this case, don't let that deter you, believe all the four to five star reviews.

SMALL TALK WAS A HEMORRHIOD TO HIM
The book is well written and extremely intense. If you have read THE GIRL NEXT DOOR , by Jack Ketchum, than I am talking almost that intense. Web Cam by Konrath would be another good example. This was entertaining all the way. Around the sixth hour, I almost got a little sick, as children were involved and due to the realness, I was not sure I could handle, what might happen to them. I don't want to give any spoilers, but don't let that bother you, they are not tortured, all though what they witness and it is not really that bad, could leave mental scars. As the man of the house, I am especially sensitive to being made helpless and watching my family suffer. The mental side of that would be worse on me, than anything that might be physically done to me.

A WOMAN WILL MAKE LOVE TO A PACIFIST, BUT SHE WILL F@@@ A KNIGHT
As a man who has been happily married for almost 39 years and who is sill passionately in love and lust with my wife, it was so refreshing to listen to a book, in which the main couple are happily married and passionate about each other. Many of these type of books, love to show all the couples as being unhappy and having affairs. I will not get started on my speech about statistics, but the norm really is, that most couples are happy. It also made it easier for me to relate to the main characters of this book. This is a series, and I will buy the next in line.

A Good Twisty Listen

If you could sum up Bad Games in three words, what would they be?

Great Time Passer. The story beginning of the story hooks you immediately, there are some none realistic situations and the characters are made to be way too nieve.

What other book might you compare Bad Games to and why?

Modern/Remake of Deliverance

Which scene was your favorite?

Didnt really have a favorite

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Nope

Any additional comments?

N/A

Good story

Plot was a little disturbing but overall worth the credit and it maintained my interest throughout.