The Chain

The Chain

3.1 (29 ratings)
2020 · English · Paperback · 7 editions
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VICTIM. SURVIVOR. ABDUCTOR. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. "This nightmarish story is incredibly propulsive and original. You won't shake it for a long time." STEPHEN KING "McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years. His plots tempt you to read at top speed, but don't give in: this writing - sharply observant, intelligent and shot through with black humor - should be savored." TANA FRENCH "A masterpiece. You have never read anything quite like THE CHAIN and you will never be able to forget it." DON WINSLOW * * * * * YOUR PHONE RINGS. A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD. TO FREE THEM YOU MUST ABDUCT SOMEONE ELSE'S CHILD. YOUR CHILD WILL BE RELEASED WHEN YOUR VICTIM'S PARENTS KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD. IF ANY OF THESE THINGS DON'T HAPPEN: YOUR CHILD WILL BE KILLED. YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE CHAIN* * * * * "Diabolical, unnerving, and gives a whole new meaning to the word "relentless". Adrian McKinty just leapt to the top of my list of must-read suspense novelists. He's the real deal." DENNIS LEHANE "Pairing an irresistible concept with a winner protagonist, THE CHAIN promises to be your new addiction once you succumb to the first enticing page." ALAFAIR BURKE "A grade-A-first-rate-edge-of-your-seat thriller. I can't believe what went through my mind while reading it." ATTICA LOCKE "Diabolically gripping. Nail-biting, smart, and convincing. Hang on tight, because once you start this book, you can't stop - you'll be caught in THE CHAIN." MEG GARDINER "THE CHAIN is the rare thriller that's not only fiendishly clever but also powerfully empathetic, with both hair-raising twists and complex, fully-realized characters." LOU BERNEY "YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST. AND YOU WILL CERTAINLY NOT BE THE LAST."

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 368 pages
Language English
Published Jun 9, 2020
Publisher Mulholland Books
Editions 7 editions
ISBN-10 0316531235
ISBN-13 9780316531238

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It was immediately a page turner. The stakes were high from the get go and just shows the lengths you would go for a loved one when forced into a dire situation. I agree with others that the 2nd half wasnt as gripping as the first but I still had that feeling of anxiety throughout.
Great read!!

October 5th 2026
Mood: dark · hopeful Pacing: fast-paced Focus: plot-driven

Ik had een booktrailer gezien en daardoor was ik super excited, maar het boek viel tegen. Het eerste deel was erg gaaf, het tweede deel was niet zo best.

January 30th 2026

I read this purely because it was so hyped on tiktok. I enjoyed it, part one was amazing, part 2 just fell abit flat for me. Not to say that it was bad, I just lost the excitement that part 1 gave me.This story will definitely stay with me forever, as a mother to a little girl. It just makes you think about the dangers of social media and the things you share to the public. The lengths you would go to protect your own even if it meant harming another.

September 28th 2025
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