All for the Game, Heather Buchta
All for the Game, Heather Buchta
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All for the Game

Author: Heather Buchta

Narrator: Gail Shalan

Unabridged: 12 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2025


Synopsis

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Friday Night Lights meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this juicy, mind-twisting thriller about football, romance, and the cost of playing the game.

In Texas, football is life.

For Finn Geringer, it’s a ticket to a better future. Transferring to East Pages High, Finn hopes to secure a college scholarship and a chance to provide for his grandmother. In this town where football reigns supreme, East Pages seems perfect. Until it’s not.

Finn’s girlfriend, Megan, notices rival players absent from games. As she digs deeper, her life becomes increasingly dangerous: Mysterious cars tail her, strangers issue threats, and she’s sure someone’s been in her bedroom. Is it her imagination, or is East Pages hiding a dark secret?

Meanwhile, Finn’s cousin, Brit, the head cheerleader, revels in the perks of popularity and the prestige of attending a renowned sports school. But when a football player dies, she learns that her peers are purposely keeping her in the dark. Is her popularity an illusion?

Finn must choose between pursuing his dreams or uncovering the truth. As he, Brit, and Megan unravel the team’s mysteries, they face a powerful force determined to protect the school’s legacy at all costs. From veteran author Heather Buchta comes a gripping second-guessing game of suspicion and paranoia, romance and reputation, and the lengths people will go to protect who—and what—they love.

About The Author

Heather Buchta, a Los Angeles resident and former English teacher in South Central LA, loves Jesus, the outdoors, adventure, and her family. She enjoys obstacle course racing, running, snowboarding, and hiking. With a love for kindness and a playful heart, Heather will always say hello. Then she’ll ask to pet your dog.


Reviews

Goodreads review by PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps on March 16, 2025

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of ALL FOR THE GAME by Heather Buchta in exchange for my honest review.*** I usually love sports themed books. Something about the hard work to achieve individual or team goals and the thrill of competition excites me. Texas high school foo......more

Goodreads review by Tiffanie on March 21, 2025

I live in Anchorage, Alaska—so I’ll be honest, I’ve never experienced the pressure-cooker world of Texas football. But from the first chapter of All for the Game, I felt it. The stakes, the loyalty, the desperation to win—it was all so vivid and real. As someone who trains for mountains running comp......more

Goodreads review by T on March 21, 2025

Heather Buchta’s All for the Game is the kind of book that makes even non-readers (like me!) reconsider their Netflix subscriptions. I’m not someone who usually picks up a book for fun, but this felt like a movie. It was clever and nail-biting. I HAD to finish it. The high school drama was believable......more

Goodreads review by Eric on March 21, 2025

It’s rare to find a YA book this well written. The dialogue is sharp and realistic, the pacing tight, and the emotional stakes feel earned. Each of the three main characters—Finn, Brit, and Megan—has their own compelling arc, but it’s the way those arcs collide with the overall story arc! Not easy t......more

Goodreads review by Scott on March 22, 2025

I'm one of the lucky ones who got a head start on reading this book and I must say that Heather Buchta never disappoints. Her latest novel packs it all in: action, suspense, mystery, intrigue, romance, and especially if you love sports, this story is for you. Definitely worth the read and definitely......more


Quotes

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

"Widening the pool of people possibly involved in shady goings-on as the plot progresses, Buchta heightens the tension in this intense, high-stakes thriller. Each member of the cast brings a unique perspective to the challenges they face, and the three leads’ alternating narration adds to the feelings of suspense. The inclusion of strong girls, particularly Brit, who won a cybersecurity award, is refreshing. A twisty, fast-paced thriller that will keep readers guessing." —Kirkus Reviews

"Buchta’s third novel ramps up the paranoia slowly, and readers will be drawn into the mystery of whether the team is cheating or if there’s something otherworldly at fault." —Booklist