Reviews for The chain

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How far would someone go to get their child back after a kidnapping? That is the question that arises in McGinty's ("Sean Duffy" series) novel. Rachel McNeill receives a phone call from a woman who has kidnapped her teenaged daughter. In order to get her back, she must not only pay a ransom but, in turn, kidnap a child herself and continue "the chain," a racket in which the victim becomes the perpetrator. The premise is far-fetched but nevertheless is a well-executed one with a good deal of suspense as Rachel and her brother-in-law, a former marine, delve into the Dark Web in order to identify the culprits and break the chain. Narrator January LeVoy captures the main character's desperation and anguish as well as effectively portraying the supporting characters. VERDICT Suspense fans who are willing to suspend disbelief will enjoy.—Phillip Oliver, formerly with Univ. of North Alabama, Florence

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