Adrian McKinty, author of the standalone thriller, The Chain, will be at The Poisoned Pen Tuesday, July 9 at 7 PM, in conversation with Diana Gabaldon. Copies of The Chain can be ordered through the Web Store. https://bit.ly/2XrbcMJ
Barbara Peters, owner of The Poisoned Pen, recently discussed The Chain in an article for Forbes. Rachel Kramer Bussell asked independent bookstores for their recommendations for Summer Reading. Peters suggested The Chain. You can read the Forbes article here. https://bit.ly/2FVt1Zr
Here’s the summary of The Chain.
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
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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.