The Chain by Adrian McKinty

The Chain is a thriller novel by Northern Irish author Adrian McKinty, published in 2019. The novel tells the story of Rachel Klein, a divorced mother who receives a call informing her that her thirteen-year-old daughter has been kidnapped. In order to get her daughter back, Rachel is told she must pay a ransom and then kidnap another child in turn, creating a “chain” that will continue until her daughter is released.

Rachel is caught up in a dangerous and complex game that leads her down a dark and dangerous path. As she becomes further embroiled in the chain, she must make difficult decisions and confront her own moral values as she fights to save her daughter.

The Chain is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that explores themes of family, loyalty, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child. The novel has been praised for its originality and gripping storyline, and has been compared to the works of other popular thriller writers such as Gillian Flynn and Harlan Coben.

Overall, The Chain is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.