The Dead Game [Paperback]

A. Bates (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1993

Senior year pranks are a lot of fun until mischief leads to a death, and the pranks become much more than a game. By the author of Final Exam, Mother's Helper, and Party Line.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Point (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590458299
• ISBN-13: 978-0590458290
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,726,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The game got out of control....", May 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dead Game (Paperback)

Three Hollander High seniors (Linnie, Ming, and Jackson) decide to get even with a bunch of their classmates who they consider cheaters and liars by publicly humiliating them in a secret prank called the Dead Game. At first, their hit list only contains two people--the transfer twins (Austin and Adler)--, but as the trio gets swept away in the thrill of the game, six more students are added to the list: Brenda, Karl DeBerg, John Stalley, Price, Rafe Gibbons, and Julie Clay.

Linnie, Ming, and Jackson's plans seem to be running smoothly--that is, until Rafe Gibbons accidentally ends up in intensive care and Brenda falls down a flight of stairs to her death. The threesome then decide to stop playing the Dead Game before anyone else gets hurt. However, the game doesn't end for them there. Following the accidents, the remaining people on their hit list mysteriously get their payback. But if Linnie, Ming, and Jackson didn't do it, then who did? And if someone else is involved, are they next on the hit list?

I thought "The Dead Game" was a pretty good, fast-paced teen thriller. The game idea for revenge was quite clever and original, although I was a little bummed about the identity of the killer. Still, worth reading if you enjoy Point Thrillers. Recommended for readers age 12 and up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book! A. Bates keeps the suspension going!, October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dead Game (Paperback)

The suspension is great! You'll never guess who did it!! A little creepy, but worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Point Horror Ever!, June 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dead Game (Paperback)

This story is the best point horror ever! It's so brilliant! The characters are so cool (Linny totally rocks, shes so crazy) and the plot is so original. Brenda and those twins totally got what was coming to them (they were all just sooo annoying!) I can't understand why there aren't more reviews here. I have one message for all the people out there... Read The Dead Game (you haven't lived 'till you have!).