Play Dead

A gripping serial killer thriller

By: Angela Marsons

Write A Review

Paperback | 25 September 2025 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
400 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
12.8 x 19.7 x 2.7

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$23.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.94 with

Ships in 15 to 25 business days

The dead don't tell secrets... unless you listen.

When Detective Kim Stone and her team are sent to Westerley, a forensic research facility, they discover the body of a young woman, her mouth filled with soil. But she doesn't belong there. It seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover for their crime.

Then a second woman is attacked and left for dead, her mouth also crammed with dirt. But when she wakes in hospital, she can't remember what happened...

Kim vows to uncover what links the women. And when she learns they went to the same school, she knows the answers lie buried in the past. But then a third woman goes missing, and she knows time is running out. Can she find the truth before a twisted, damaged mind claims another life?

Praise for Play Dead:

'I read this book in one sitting, yes it really was that good... perfect... Utterly gripping... it's certainly going to be in my top reads... 5 stars out of 5 plus a glass of wine (to steady my nerves, after reading such a heart-pounding crime thriller).' The Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Hooks you and reels you in... Life gets put on hold until you've finished... AMAZING... utterly fantastic.' Reading Room with a View, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best thriller I have ever read. I could hardly breathe with the suspense.' Redheaded Bookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow. Give me a minute while I catch my breath... Ingest it by any means, just make sure you do... riveting, blood-tingling, pulse-pounding... will take you on the journey that will play on your mind long after you've finished reading.' Caroline-Writes, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I defy anyone to turn away from the page. I was glued to this book.' Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow, wow, wow, I absolutely freaking loved it... You crime book fans are seriously going to love it... I cannot recommend this book enough, it's flippin fantastic or like they say in the Black Country Supa' smashin' great read!' Chelle's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best book I've read all year... spine-tingling and absolutely perfect.' The Bookshelf Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow... has blown me away!... I loved every second of this rollercoaster of a ride.' Cal Turner Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'READ THIS NOW... fantastic... had me hooked from the very beginning.' Blabbering About Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

More in Crime & Mystery Fiction

The Girl with the Seven Lives

the brand new dazzling novel, from the author behind Slumdog Millionaire

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$28.75

18%
OFF

The Unknown

A totally gripping, unputdownable and heart-pounding thriller

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$33.75

The nail-biting new Scarpetta thriller

Paperback

$25.75

Play Dead

A gripping serial killer thriller

At a Glance

Paperback

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Crime & Mystery Fiction

The Girl with the Seven Lives

the brand new dazzling novel, from the author behind Slumdog Millionaire

The Unknown

A totally gripping, unputdownable and heart-pounding thriller

Mischance Creek

The gripping new book in the bestselling Australian crime series (Hirsch series 5)

Gone Tomorrow

(Jack Reacher 13)

Delusional

The Governor

Read the brilliant prison thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama

Bad Neighbours

The Literary Detectives' Murder Club

A Whodunnit Jigsaw Puzzle

Just Like the Night

Batman Vol. 1

Daylight

She Walks at Night

Do Not Disturb

An Addictive Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid Books

The Surrogate Mother

The UK No. 1 Bestseller! A Suspenseful Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid Books

The Crossroads

Joe Pickett

Fury In Death

An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 63)

Untitled Eddie Flynn #10

The upcoming Eddie Flynn thriller from the Top Five Sunday Times bestseller

The World of Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile

A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with 50 clues to spot

Lord of Mysteries, Vol. 3

The Clown, Part III

Exit Party

A Particularly Nasty Case

The 'outrageously funny' debut thriller, from the author of This is Going to Hurt

The Picasso Ransom

An Australian art heist cosy crime

Last One Out

No one stays forever

The Bookshop Detectives 3

Murder and Mojitos

Sharp Force

The nail-biting new Scarpetta thriller

This product is categorised by