Description
In an extraordinary stroke of luck, six high school students – Luke, Alex, Harriet, Meg, Kye, and outcast Cassie – find themselves thrust into unimaginable wealth after winning a staggering 50 million-dollar Megaball prize. Overnight, their ordinary lives transform into a world where anything is attainable, and shopping becomes difficult - not because you can’t afford anything, but because you can afford everything.
Then amidst the glitz and glamour, tragedy strikes 'the millionaire's club', raising unsettling questions: was it an accident, or a deliberate act, fuelled by hidden secrets? As the group begin to discover the truth behind their extraordinary good fortune, they unwittingly unravel a complex web of lies concealing not only their improbable win but also other so-called luck happening around them.
In this heart-pounding tale of wealth, deceit, and moral reckoning, the millionaires club find themselves entangled in a treacherous game where the price of fortune is higher than they ever imagined. As they attempt to shield their newfound riches and each other from the relentless pursuit of the truth, they begin to realise that luck can be far from good, and lies, once buried, have a way of clawing their way back to the surface.
Review
Cassie and her class mates are discussing the probability of winning Megaball in maths class when six of them decide to pool their money and enter the $50 million draw. Imagine their surprise when they win! It’s a dream come true for them all, but as they are all still at school they really need to look out for each and try not to draw too much attention to themselves.
They quickly discover that money is not the answer to everything, and when the dad of one of the group dies in a suspicious fire questions are being asked. As the whole group struggles, they begin to discover there is more to their win than they thought, and a web of lies is starting to unravel. Can they trust each other? Will they get to keep their money, or is their good luck not so lucky after all?
This is a fast-paced read that gives you the chance to dream about what you would do if you won millions. It’s a story of unimaginable wealth, lies, ethics, morals, friendship, family and how difficult life becomes when you don’t trust anyone. All the students have different personalities and backgrounds, and it’s their interactions and the past history between them that makes the story so enjoyable. Perfect for all students for 15 and up.
