The fury

A masterful thriller about a reclusive former movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is interrupted by murder—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient .

This is the story of a murder. Maybe that's not entirely true. Deep down, it's a love story, isn't it?

Lana Farrar is a reclusive former movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English climate and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.

You might think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time—it caused quite a stir in the tabloids, if you recall. It had all the necessary ingredients to make the press happy: a celebrity; a private island isolated by the winds... and a murder.

We found ourselves trapped there for the night. Our old friendships hid within them hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse—a duel of wits, full of surprises and twists, culminating in an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death.

But who am I?

My name is Elliot Chase, and I'm going to tell you a story unlike any other you've ever heard.

“Splendidly atmospheric and utterly riveting, this is my favorite Alex Michaelides book so far. Readers, you're in for a treat! And what more could you expect from the magnanimous master of the twist?” - Lucy Foley

"A highly original story that introduces readers to the king of unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to fuel two novels, and a host of fascinating characters. For fans of erudite detective stories told with style and theatrical elegance, The Fury delivers on all counts." - David Baldacci

“Glamorous, sinister, and endlessly surprising, The Fury is as if Agatha Christie and Patricia Highsmith had gone on vacation to Greece and decided to write a book together. A twist-filled entertainment.” - Riley Sager

“Audacious, surprising, captivating, and filled with an infectious energy found only in the best narratives, this is Alex Michaelides's finest novel.” - Sophie Hannah