The Games we play

THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL BOOK OF THE YEAR IS FINALLY HERE.

TWO KILLERS. ONE BLOODY GAME. NO LIMITS.

ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?

About the Book

A phantom in the shadows, moving beneath the shroud of London’s night, David prowls the desolate park. Unaware of danger, his victims fall into his trap with cold precision, solidifying his grim reputation as the ‘London Strangler’. Yet the thrill always wanes, leaving David yearning for a new challenge.

Enter Pete. David concocts a sinister game, luring Pete into a macabre dance of manipulation and dread. Ensnared in David’s deadly machinations Pete’s descent into darkness is swift. Amidst terror and deceit, the more paranoia grips him, the further his sanity slips—each step tightening the grip of madness.

As the game escalates, lives are lost, minds are fractured, and David’s depravity is laid bare. Only one question remains: Who will emerge triumphant in this deadly duel?

The Games We Play delves into the abyss of the human psyche, blurring the line between predator and prey. With each turn, tension mounts, drawing readers deeper into a labyrinth of danger and deception. Prepare to be ensnared, horrified, and utterly enthralled by the twisted games within these haunting pages.

Y'all!!!! I'm sitting here contemplating what TF I just read! I absolutely loved it! This book is just pure depravity and debauchery. It will really stick with me a long time. It definitely gave me American psycho vibes and I think a lot of my horror whores will love this one!! The chapters are short, which you know I love. We have two POVS and the book flows really easily. Oh, and this is a debut novel!!! GTFOH!!! This book is about David. David is a serial killer. But he's getting a little bored with just killing people. So he enlists his friend, Pete, to start killing too. But Pete is a little reckless and sloppy. As things start to escalate, we have to remember that the game is chess not checkers. You have to know how to play the game so you don't get caught. Y'all, please go give this author a follow and go grab this book. I promise you, you will not regret it.

Highly recommend for anyone who ENJOYS intense and detailed psychological thrillers. Alistair B. Hayward’s The Games We Play is an intense dive into the darkest corners of the human mind. From the first page, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. The story provides a front-row seat into the twisted mind of a serial killer, making for a truly disturbing and immersive experience. Hayward’s writing is incredibly vivid and detailed, capturing the chilling thoughts and motivations of the characters. The plot is filled with relentless twists and turns that keep you on edge, constantly questioning what’s real and who can be trusted. The pacing is perfect, with each chapter ending in a way that made it impossible to stop reading. It’s not just about the gruesome acts, but the intricate mind games and the intense paranoia that drive the characters. This book really made me feel the thrill and the darkness that consumes them.

Emmm what did I just read? As brutal and gruesome as it was I couldn't put this down and was eager to see how things panned out! It was very well written and had nice short chapters which I love. This was so messaged up but I loved it! This isn't for the faint hearted! It comes with a lot of trigger warnings so if your easily disturbed or triggered by things like se*ual assault then I would avoid.

I could not put this book down. It is brutal, gruesome and dripping with gore. The story perfectly mirrors the depravity and lack of emotions common in most cases of serial killings. Hayward weaves the perfect story and is an incredibly talented author. If you are like me and intrigued by true crime and murderers, you should definitely read this book! “She sang quietly to herself, the song turning to mist as it left her mouth. It would be the last good thing she would ever hear.”

Wowww what did I just read...I'm shocked. Never have I read a book in which such extreme content. The writer said it was not for the fainted heart. Well, he didn't exaggerate... But I must admit that the story is written brilliantly, the strange thing was that I wanted to read it, to know how it would end. This story is all written from the murders point of view. It is also a story about two friends and their wife's. These are the 4 most important people in the story. It is a gripping and nail-biting story. There were a few times I needed to put to book away, it was explicate in details. But man, this man can write. If you don't like extreme violence and very detailed extreme content, don't read it Otherwise, have a go because it left me flabbergasted.... this is a book which will stay with me for a long time

David has a secret hobby; taking lives. But when he grows bored with the same old thing, he decides to bring a friend along for the ride in an ever increasing battle of who is more sick and depraved. This was a wild ride! So much gore and so much perverted and sick acts of violence; I loved it!!! Hayward takes you into the minds of two different but equally psychotic killers and honestly I couldn’t decide who was worse; the psychotic practiced serial killer who pretends to be a loving and caring fiancé but in reality feels nothing or the newbie who is close to a psychotic break and on a violent rampage to feed his newfound love of bloodshed? Although there were some, I felt, inessential details of their daily lives, the meat of the story kept me reading all the way to the end; and OMG- the end I did not see coming! Definitely has American Psycho vibes, but very unique story overall. Thank you to Alistair B Hayward for the opportunity to review your amazing book, I really enjoyed it!

About the Author

Alistair B. Hayward is the author of gleefully graphic, gripping and disturbing serial killer horror books that
will leave you unsettled and shaken. In real life, however, he’s very nice indeed. When not exploring the
beautiful outdoors and plotting the terrible things that will befall his characters, he’s a big fan of death
metal, 70s paperbacks, 80s slasher films and the stories of Stephen King, Bret Easton Ellis, Bryce
Courtney and James Patterson.

He lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his family. He’d love you to tell him how disturbed
you were by his book.