Unveil the layers of suspense with this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller, crafted by the acclaimed author Naomi Gibson. This gripping narrative, echoing elements of 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,' merges the exhilarating world of virtual reality (VR) with a dark, enthralling mystery. In 'Better Than Life,' the protagonist Lola is selected to test an immersive VR game at her exclusive boarding school, but she quickly learns that the only rule is to avoid creating real people, places, or memories. Ignoring the warning, Lola constructs a version of her past home, the place shrouded in enigmatic events. This virtual life seems perfect at first, distracting her from her schoolwork and real-life challenges. However, as she delves deeper into the game, buried secrets begin to surface from the dark corners of her mind. Can Lola unravel the mystery hidden in the basement of her VR creation, or will her past continue to haunt her? Get ready for a high-stakes rollercoaster ride through psychological tension, untrustworthy narration, and unexpected twists that will keep you flipping the pages. Ideal for fans of immersive gaming tales, thrillers, and psychological mysteries, this original novel creates a captivating blend of horror and intrigue. With 352 pages published by Chicken House Ltd, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a well-woven thriller laden with suspense and depth. Condition: Brand New. ISBN: 9781913322021.

Condition: Brand New
ISBN: 9781913322021
Number of Pages 352
By Gibson, Naomi
Publisher Chicken House Ltd


An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of Every Line of You - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets virtual reality ... Lola's selected to test a VR game at her new boarding school - Better Than Life. The only rule? Don't create real people, places, o...r memories. But Lola breaks the rule, building a version of the house she left behind in mysterious circumstances. In her game, her life is perfect. Soon she's skipping lessons to play. But there's a secret hidden in the basement of her VR house - and no matter how hard she tries to keep it locked away, dark memories start to surface. This is a game she can't win ... An original, high-concept psychological thriller - Holly Jackson meets VR horror Set in an exclusive boarding school, this rollercoaster ride of a story involves an unreliable narrator,immersive gaming, a dark secret and a huge twist Perfect for fans of Cynthia Murphy and Kathryn Foxfield PRAISE FOR EVERY LINE OF YOU: 'What a debut. So tense - and it didn't lead where I thought it was going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOUR TURN TO DIE 'Frankenstein meets Heathers. Bonnie and Clyde for the digital age, Every Line of You is a gripping thriller about the power of AI and a fresh twist on the intensity of first love.' AMY MCCAW, author of MINA AND THE UNDEAD 'Big issues are explored in this thrilling, high-concept page-turner that I devoured in two sittings.' PAULA RAWSTHORNE, author of SHELLRead less