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The Drowning Game

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The Drowning Game

By: Barbara Nickless
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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A woman’s investigation into her sister’s death exposes the dark side of a secret life in a gripping novel of power, money, and murder by a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Sisters Nadia and Cass Brenner are heirs to Ocean House, a decades-old empire that builds superyachts for the rich and powerful: emirs, oligarchs, and titans of industry throughout America and Europe. They’re a next-generation success with the design of their soon-to-be-commissioned megayacht for a Chinese billionaire. But the sisters’ entrée into the coveted Asian market is tragically cut short when Cass falls from a fortieth-floor hotel balcony.

A Singapore detective rules suicide. Nadia’s been in the yacht business too long not to be suspicious. Especially when she discovers Cass’s involvement in dangerously illicit activities. Pulled into the same web of betrayal, lies, and secrets that trapped her sister, Nadia is on the most perilous mission of her life. Because uncovering the truth behind her sister’s death could tear the Brenner family apart—and it just might get her killed.

From Seattle to Austria to the South China Sea, Nadia must hold on to the one thing that can keep her safe. It’s the Brenner family motto: Trust no one.

©2025 by Barbara Nickless. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“Nickless’ thriller offers local color and occasional chills…”Kirkus Reviews

“An intensely engaging and original murder mystery leading to a climatic resolution, and highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review

The Drowning Game is filled with rich scenes of Singapore life, from the haunts of the super-rich to Singapore’s teeming back alleys. Nickless’s research is impeccable, and her twisty thriller is a chilling story of international intrigue and deception.”The Denver Post

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Developed characters, interesting storyline. Better than expected for a daily deal. Narrator did a great job moving from character to characters.

Interesting concept

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Couldn’t identify with main (or others) character. Plot implausible. Pass on this one. Much better material available.

Hohum

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Caricatures are loathsome to me. I prefer narrator not an over the top acting interpretation.
Another wasted credit .

Ridiculous narration made it impossible to finish the first chapter.

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Well read easy to listen to. Story was well paced with good twists. On to another.

Good story

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The last couple of listens (not by this author) were not very inspiring or interesting for mysteries. I liked this one, the characters were good and there was actually something happening. It was an easy but good listen. Glad I used a credit!!!

Enjoyable Listen

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Great story, complex characters, well researched, excellent narrator. Highly recommend and will look for more from this author.

Excellent

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I have loved the author's novels since the story of Sydney Rose Parnell was created! ( Hoping for more!) I've read most of Ms. Nickless' novels and have loved them all. This book was even more amazing with it's multiple twists and characters. And such a strong female protagonist. But I was amazed at the amount of research that must have gone into creating this international , semi historical story! Bravo, Ms. Nickless!

Fabulous Story! Astonishing Research on multiple subjects!

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What a riveting, well-researched book! I felt like I was in Singapore and the other locales. Many twists and turns for the characters in the spy, AI, white boat world.

Captivating! Great read!

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A brilliant story of espionage & murder - kept me on the edge of my seat - couldn’t put it down

Espionage

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It was hard to keep up with all the plots, the various characters, at the machinations of mysteries. It was too contrived to hold together very well.

Too many plots; but creative

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