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The Fall

Martin Kemp author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:5th Jun '25

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The Fall cover

A gripping new thriller for 2025 following a fallen pop star caught in a deadly mystery, unravelling dark secrets, betrayal, and the dangerous price of fame.

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.

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

Praise for THE GAME

‘Masterful’ Susan Lewis

‘Gritty, compelling and heartbreaking … loved it’ Catherine Cooper

‘I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A book that stays with you after you’ve finished it … Thrilling, heartfelt and thought-provoking’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A good gritty storyline that also pulled at the heartstrings’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a fun read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping, absorbing and interesting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Mr Kemp didn’t disappoint’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great storyline … I hope there’s a follow up book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ISBN: 9780008626846

Dimensions: 240mm x 159mm x 32mm

Weight: 530g

320 pages