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The Fall
- Author
- Martin Kemp
- Narrator
- Paul Thornley
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 5 June 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Fiction: literary and general non-genre
What to expect
From the glittering heights of ‘80s stardom to the shadowy depths of betrayal, Johnny Klein’s comeback turns deadly when a mysterious death drags him into a web of secrets. In THE FALL, Martin Kemp delivers a gripping thriller where fame’s darkest price could be fatal.
Johnny Klein is back! The new thriller from the music, film and TV legend Martin Kemp.
The bigger the star, the harder they fall.
Johnny Klein, fallen ‘80s pop icon, thinks life is finally on the up. He’s basking in the luxury of the French Riviera – hoping his worst days are behind him.
But when a man falls from a window to his death in London, Johnny is forced to confront the darkest corners of his fame.
Thrust into a dangerous game of lies and betrayal, Johnny must uncover a deadly secret, before somebody else dies…
Readers love The Fall!This is a sharp, twisty read full of heart ★★★★★
It’s a good read! ★★★★★
Excellent! ★★★★★
Another brilliant book! ★★★★★
‘Johnny Klein is a great character!’ Kimberley Chambers
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Details
- Author
- Martin Kemp
- Narrator
- Paul Thornley
- Duration
- 9 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008626877
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Synopsis
From the glittering heights of ‘80s stardom to the shadowy depths of betrayal, Johnny Klein’s comeback turns deadly when a mysterious death drags him into a web of secrets. In THE FALL, Martin Kemp delivers a gripping thriller where fame’s darkest price could be fatal. Johnny Klein is back! The new thriller from the music, film and TV legend Martin Kemp. The bigger the star, the harder they fall. Johnny Klein, fallen ‘80s pop icon, thinks life is finally on the up. He’s basking in the luxury of the French Riviera – hoping his worst days are behind him. But when a man falls from a window to his death in London, Johnny is forced to confront the darkest corners of his fame. Thrust into a dangerous game of lies and betrayal, Johnny must uncover a deadly secret, before somebody else dies… Readers love The Fall! This is a sharp, twisty read full of heart ★★★★★ It’s a good read! ★★★★★ Excellent! ★★★★★ Another brilliant book! ★★★★★ ‘Johnny Klein is a great character!’ Kimberley Chambers
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