Synopsis

Rachel, a single mother, is thrust into a waking nightmare when her daughter, Kylie, is abducted. The kidnappers contact her with a chilling demand: to secure Kylie's release, Rachel must abduct another child. This horrifying act is part of 'The Chain,' a diabolical scheme where parents are forced to kidnap a child to save their own, perpetuating a relentless cycle of terror. If Rachel fails, or if the next link in the chain breaks, Kylie will be killed. With time running out, Rachel is forced to confront unimaginable choices, navigating the moral abyss of becoming both victim and perpetrator. As she delves deeper into the sinister mechanics of The Chain, she uncovers its hidden rules and the desperate lengths to which parents will go to protect their children, all while racing against the clock to ensure her daughter's survival.

Critical Reception

"Adrian McKinty's 'The Chain' exploded onto the literary scene as a multi-award-winning, genre-defining thriller, lauded by critics and authors alike for its audacious premise and relentless suspense."

Metadata

ISBN:9781409189619
Pages:332
Age Rating:16+

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