The Forbidden Game was originally published as a trilogy in the Point Horror book series in 1994, and was released in 1995 in the UK. The story of a young girl called Jenny who gets embroiled in a dark game with the prize being her life and that of her friends. So, what was it about this book series that had me enthralled in my very early 20s? Does it still hold strong today? Join me on my nostalgic trip down memory lane and find out! Remember, no spoilers here!

Sadly, LJ Smith passed away in early 2025.

Links

LJ Smith Website

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