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The Chain
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Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Chain by Adrian McKinty follows Rachel Klein as she navigates a sinister kidnapping scheme to save her daughter, Kylie O'Neill. After Kylie is abducted, Rachel learns she must pay a ransom and kidnap another child to keep the cycle going, all while avoiding law enforcement. Compelled by her daughter's safety, Rachel plunges into a moral and criminal crisis, determined to end the vicious chain. The book includes references to animal abuse, child abuse, drug abuse, kidnapping, violence, murder, and death by suicide.
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Unnerving
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
148,660 ratings
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Review Roundup
Adrian McKinty's The Chain is a gripping thriller praised for its relentless pace and fresh take on the abduction genre. Readers commend its intense suspense and emotional depth, though some critique its implausible plot twists and occasional predictability. Despite minor shortcomings, the novel is widely appreciated for keeping readers on edge.
Who Should Read The Chain?
A reader who enjoys fast-paced thrillers filled with suspense and moral dilemmas would be captivated by Adrian McKinty's The Chain. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Harlan Coben’s Run Away will appreciate its compelling plot and psychological depth.
148,660 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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