Elevator Pitch

This was my first time reading a book by this author and I have to say it won't be the last!

Thoroughly enjoyed it, so much so that I stayed up really late to finish it because I was hooked!

It was well written and easy to follow. I loved the Detectives Jerry Bourque and Lois Delgado. There were a lot of characters in the book, but yeah, the two detectives were my favourites.

I was conflicted about Richard Headley, on the one hand I really disliked the way he treated Glover (his son), but on the other, I felt a little sorry for him re the relationship he'd had with his father and also the way the media were baying for his blood...I mean, no matter what he decided about the elevators (letting New Yorkers continue using them or shutting them down) he couldn't win!

Talking of Glover, I really felt sorry for him. It was like no matter what he did, he could never win with his Dad. Was hardly surprising that it eroded his self-esteem!

I really enjoyed the book, but the political undertones may mean that the book isn't for everyone!

If you like thrillers then Linwood Barclay is the man. His books, although each one different, offer you the same thing. They are thrilling, fast paced, action packed and take you on a complete journey. Elevator Pitch was all of these things and with a dose of added fright!!

I love the city of New York so was thrilled that the setting was here. Of course in a city that has an abundance of high-rise buildings and relies on its elevators the plot behind this novel was terrifying.

Synopsis:
A series of elevator, in different buildings, on consecutive days malfunction leading to a number of deaths. With the Mayor and the police taking action to investigate these acts of terrorism the city's elevators are in lock down. Alongside this a man is found dead with his fingers missing. Can the NYPD get to the bottom of both of these cases?

There were so many characters and subplots in this novel that wove together to create a fantastic read. As the book progressed it also picked up the pace and I found at times I was holding my breath due to my anxiety levels rising (mainly at the elevator scenes)!!

I would definitely recommend this to all Linwood Barclay fans out there and to those who love to be psychologically scared. For me this was a great thriller and in true Barclay style an action packed ending that had me literally sitting on the edge of my chair.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ publishers for my e-ARC