Review Roundup: Let The Game Commence by David Palin

“This book was creepy. There is a sense of foreboding immediately, with death ever-present and looming over the heads of everyone.”

Let The Game Commence is the latest murder mystery novel by author David Palin. The thriller was released digitally on February 10th and readers are enjoying the dark and twisted story of Arthur Du Fuss and his twisted board game — Chancery.

Below is a selection of reviews from readers.

Let The Game Commence is published on February 9th 2023. Pre-order here. Available now on Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo.


“If you enjoy tense, puzzling, edge-of-your-seat reads then this is one for you.” — JodieTheBookworm

“The writing is captivating and it makes the characters come alive.” — Noor Amalina Aini

“A quick-moving and complex thriller with an extremely unique plot and structure.” — Mrs T Reads

“This book is dark and twisted with more layers than an onion pie topped with filo pastry and I loved it!” — Daisy Hollands

“The book is brilliantly written, very descriptive, and certainly gets you guessing and thinking.” — Georgina Candy

“I really enjoyed the darkness of this book and the unique storyline.” — Anni Bee

“Part of the fun is the twists and turns, thinking it must be wrapping up now and then bam something else stops you in your tracks!” — Books By Bindu

“I read the entire thing in one sitting.” — luxeliterature

“This is a book about secrets, betrayals, vengeance, and revenge.” — Jane B.

“This book was creepy. There is a sense of foreboding immediately, with death ever-present and looming over the heads of everyone.” — Paradise Library

“An unusual plot that grabs you from the very first chapter and takes you on a journey full of twists and turns…” — EmmasBookshelfx

“It was really intriguing and I did not see the plot twists that were coming my way.” — Attiya Kahn

“When you read the story we can relate to the fact that this is how our society is – we hardly know our neighbors…” — Me and My Bookshelf

“I was drawn to it from the start and wanted to find out what would happen next.” — Monika Reads

“I loved the premise of the book, how ALL our actions have that ripple effect” — Alison Arif

“I definitely didn’t expect how it ended from where it began and I really enjoyed it.” — leanne.loves.books


Thank you to everyone who shared a review of Let The Game Commence. We loved reading about how the twists and turns of this book took you by surprise.

Let The Game Commence is out now on digital and will be available in paperback on February 9th 2023.

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