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Sign up todayThe Fury
Narrator
Alex Jennings
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Length
8 hours 8 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Yes, there's homage to Death on the Nile, but no, this is not another clever copycat. This story is a perfectly paced thriller, a Rime of the Ancient Mariner tale for the Hollywood set, and a portrait of a portrait artist who owns his unreliability so completely that when he delivers his most fateful line, the listener is both stunned and, horribly, sure that there was nothing that could have happened differently. Definitely holds up in a second reading, too, and not just because Alex Jennings makes Nikos so endearing even when he's at his least reasonable: there are clues, and cultural/literary references, absolutely everywhere. You'll want to start again when, at last, you know the one fact that makes all the rest make sense! ”
— Nialle • The Haunted Bookshop
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“A fantastic trip through a stormy murder mystery. The characters surprise you, lie to you, and create a rabbit trail to follow right to the wrong conclusions. A great read.”
— Nichole • Bryant Books & Music
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“A fast paced page turner that made my plane ride go by in the blink of an eye. What really happened on the island? Is our narrator reliable or not? This one will keep you on your toes!”
— Sherry • Bank Square Books
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“WOW! If you loved The Silent Patient, you will love The Fury. A master of the psychological thriller, this book twists and winds through the unreliable narrator's mind to a jaw dropping ending. Once you start it, you will not be able to stop. ”
— Rebecca • Rediscovered Books
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“This mystery thriller is akin to a five act Greek tragedy crossed with the classic styling of an Agatha Christie novel. All told through the POV of a highly unreliable narrator with all of the delicious twists and turns you'd expect from Michaelides. Clever and captivating!”
— Courtney • The Novel Neighbor
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“While I certainly don’t want to participate in any of the murderous plots that take place in Michaelides’s stories, I have always wanted to travel to Greece. The Fury takes place on a private Greek island (a common setting for foul play, am I right?) with a limited number of suspects (who all have a past, a secret, etc.). While the setting and players in this story may seem formulaic, the narrator’s perspective is intriguing, and the way Michaelides tells the story is unique. ”
— Jeanie • Ruby's Books
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“This has been a highly anticipated read for me. I went in with such high hopes, and I was not disappointed. It was fun, entertaining and I couldn't put it down. Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. I love how unreliable the characters were, Elliot was really the perfect narrator. He had me laughing and he really had me thinking that what was going on was actually happening. I love that Alex incorporates small mentions of previous characters and uses references to Greek mythology. I already cannot wait for another book! ”
— Allyssa • Buy The Book
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“Loved this book! The most unreliable of unreliable readers. Twists till the very end. Who's really dead? Who really did it? And who will end up paying the dearest price? ”
— Doloris • Book No Further
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“A murder mystery set in Greece? Count me in. The Fury is a wonderful fresh take in the thriller genre. Elliot is obsessed with Lana, a movie star and longtime friend of his. You learn that she has been murdered, and Elliot, our narrator, is telling us how it happened. Elliot is the definition of an unreliable narrator and speaks to the reader directly, which I will admit I don't always love, but it worked for me this time. What I thought was so unique about this thriller novel in particular is how it is set up like a play or Greek tragedy, which I thoroughly enjoyed and kept me engaged. While The Fury is slow at times, it overall has become one of my favorite thriller books EVER. ”
— Anna • Underground Books
Bookseller recommendation
“A masterful story that twists past and present reality - or does it? The Fury by Alex Michaelides had me doubting my perceptions and reasoning savvy. I was beguiled by the narrator's charm and candor and thrilled at trying to unravel the perplexing murder among long time friends and family on a weekend getaway to a private Greek island. Swivels, spins, illusions, potholes, jarring aberrations - all course through the story in a churning current until the truth, the absolute truth, is realized. A page-turning-'til-late-night-becomes-early-morning worthy read! ”
— Belinda • Quail Ridge Books
Bookseller recommendation
“The Fury is a perfectly paced, charming, devious mystery novel to fall in love with. On a small, private, Greek island, mythology, history, and personal baggage put our small cast to the test. Intense, captivating, and satisfying.”
— Becky Doherty • Northshire Bookstore
Bookseller recommendation
“I was totally immersed in this book by Chapter Two and really enjoyed it. Warning though. The narrator of this tale of suspense is a slippery fellow. Do not trust him. Enjoy the story’s deft twists and turns, lush settings in Greece and amusing characters. But question everything! ”
— Patience • Underground Books
"Alex Jennings' impeccable accent keeps the already propulsive novel quite engaging, and moving like a steam train about to run you over."—Vulture
"Narrator Alex Jennings offers a sparkling performance, providing layered character portraits and enlivening the story with British, American, and Greek accents...listeners who enjoy whodunits and closed-circle mysteries will want to pick this one up."—Library Journal
"Jennings confidently, confidentially embodies [the ensemble]: elegant Lara, gruff Jason, earnest Leo, biting Kate, protective Agathi, unassuming Nikos. Elliott, of course, gets star billing . . . and Jennings ensures his twists, pivots, and falsehoods are marvelously played out to the didn’t-see-that-coming final scene. The please oh-please pièce de resistance would be to put Jennings on screen in the inevitable celluloid adaptation to come."—Booklist
"Alex Jennings’ reading, with its measured pace and conversational, almost confessional tone, perfectly captures Elliot’s personality, as well as the varied voices of the small cast of characters. Listeners will be loath to press pause on this entirely unpredictable tale."—Bookpage on The Fury (Starred Review)
This program is read by Alex Jennings, who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre. He is also known for his role as Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, in the Netflix series The Crown, along with his roles in The Queen, Lady in the Van, and The Wings of the Dove. He is a three-time Olivier Award winner and has been nominated for a BAFTA.
A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder — from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient
This is a tale of murder.
Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it?
Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.
I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time ― it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press sensation: a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder.
We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse ― a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered.
But who am I?
My name is Elliot Chase, and I’m going to tell you a story unlike any you’ve ever heard.
A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books.
Alex Michaelides was born and raised in Cyprus. He has an M.A. in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and an M.A. in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. The Silent Patient was his first novel, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide. The rights have been sold in a record-breaking 51 countries, and the book has been optioned for film by Plan B. His second novel, The Maidens, was an instant New York Times bestseller and has been optioned for television by Miramax Television and Stone Village.
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Reviews
"Gloriously atmospheric and utterly riveting, this is my favourite Alex Michaelides yet. Readers you are in for a treat! But then what else would you expect from the undisputed master of the twist?"
—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List
“Alex Michaelides hits the trifecta with his third novel, The Fury. The highly original story presents the reader with the king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novels, and a host of characters that bleed right on the page. For fans of erudite, locked room mysteries told with style and theatrical panache, The Fury delivers, on all counts.” —David Baldacci
“A classic, twisting, brilliant murder mystery. A wonderfully drawn cast of characters with a motive to kill for, in a location to die for, keep you guessing until the shocking finale. Clever, and fiendishly fun.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End
“The Fury, like its beguiling narrator, is endlessly evolving, wildly entertaining, and like the very best fiction, impossible to pin down. Just when you think you have it cornered, it moves, impossibly and with stunning flourish, toward a devastating finale. The Talented Mr. Ripley for our time.”
—Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter
"Audacious, twisty, compelling, and full of the joyous verve that one only finds in the very best storytelling, this is the best novel yet from Alex Michaelides." —Sophie Hannah
“You’ll think you know where it’s going and you couldn’t be more wrong.” —Linwood Barclay
"A very sophisticated book which takes the format of a classic murder mystery and elevates it to something very devious and clever indeed. The narrator is fabulous -- I was thoroughly gripped by his voice and it seems to have been written with great glee. There's such a tremendous complicity to it even though the reader has no idea how much of what he's telling is true, even down to the final pages. The way it reveals itself through the layers of the narrative is very well done indeed." —Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange
"Alex Michaelides is the grand master of the modern mystery. The Fury reads like Hitchcock with a heart, or Agatha Christie running amok on a wind-whipped Greek island. A tale of old friends and buried emotions ready to explode, all set on an idyllic island rendered so perfectly you can smell the jasmine, the ouzo and the Aegean Sea. The Fury will, quite literally, blow you away. Totally brilliant." —Tony Parsons, author of Who She Was
“The Fury by Alex Michaelides is a proper, grown-up thriller that exudes class from every page. So much more than a murder mystery, every twist and turn is simultaneously a total surprise and completely inevitable. The writing is perfectly sparse, yet cloaks a narrative of rare complexity. So many contradictions, yet all unite in a devastating whole. The Fury is a very special book and highly recommended.” —Janice Hallett, author of international bestseller The Appeal
"Glamorous, sinister, and endlessly surprising, The Fury reads like Agatha Christie and Patricia Highsmith took a Greek vacation together and decided to write a book while there. It's twisty, twisted entertainment."
—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left
“A glorious triumph—just brilliant.”
—Stephen Fry
"This is a masterclass in suspense. A unique and captivating narrator takes you on a journey filled with twists and finely drawn characters you will treasure. This is probably his best book. Not to be missed."
—Steve Cavanagh, author of Thirteen and Kill for Me, Kill for You
“One of those rare books where really nothing is as it seems. As usual, Alex Michaelides does not disappoint.”
—Ragnar Jonasson
"The Fury is a masterfully woven story of Shakespearean twists and Machiavellian turns. A Greek Tragedy in the guise of a postmodern thriller. Do not miss this one."
—Holly Jackson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
"Mesmerising—a beguiling labyrinth of twists and surprises, even better than The Silent Patient. The Fury is The Magus meets The Secret History on a Greek island paradise where nothing is as it seems, and Alex Michaelides is a master magician, skilfully misdirecting the reader at every turn." —JP Delaney
“Shades of Agatha Christie and Sunset Boulevard color this outstanding psychological thriller …Michaelides keeps readers on deliciously unsteady ground throughout, ratcheting up the tension until he arrives at the final series of reveals. The result is a character-driven, atmospheric delight.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“From the author of The Silent Patient comes another perfectly-paced thriller that will have you looking at your friends with a hint of suspicion… It unfolds so satisfyingly well, you just might want to block off a weekend to read it all in one.”
—Good Housekeeping | 12 Most Anticipated Books of 2024
"Michaelides again creates an almost tangible blend of tension, manipulation, and obsession. Even readers will fall prey to Michaelides' craft, nudged into shifting, sympathetic allegiances to the damaged, unlikable characters in this pitch-perfect, classic crime set-up and modern psychological thriller." —Booklist
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