The Chain by Adrian McKinty
The Chain is Adrian McKinty’s thriller about a mother forced to abduct another child to save her kidnapped daughter. Its premise centres on an escalating chain of ransom demands and morally difficult choices.
At a glance
- Kidnapping-thriller premise in which a mother must follow a ransom scheme and abduct another child to save her daughter.
- The publisher description presents an escalating plot focused on parental desperation, crime and moral pressure.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The high-stakes premise makes the central conflict clear, with the protagonist facing an urgent choice to protect her daughter.
- The English-language edition is listed at 368 pages, offering a defined-length read.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Little, Brown Paperbacks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 22 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316531235 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316531238 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 3.05 x 20.96 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a kidnapping thriller built around an urgent rescue and morally fraught choices.
- Fans of suspense fiction centred on family stakes and a criminal scheme.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer to avoid stories involving child kidnapping or threats to children.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
37% 37% - 4 stars
38% 38% - 3 stars
19% 19% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
3% 3%
Aggregate customer ratings are mostly four- and five-star, while a notable share are three-star and a smaller share are one- or two-star. That spread suggests varied reader reactions, but the available evidence does not identify what readers liked or disliked. The ratings alone cannot establish whether the tense kidnapping premise or its execution will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chain about?
A mother whose daughter has been kidnapped is told to pay a ransom and abduct another child, drawing her into a continuing criminal scheme.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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