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The Fall

By Martin Kemp
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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... Read More
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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.

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.

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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!

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‘Johnny Klein is a great character!’ Kimberley Chambers

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008626853

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Martin Kemp is an actor and musician, known for being the bassist in Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in EastEnders as well as his charitable work.

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