So we all know what an elevator pitch is–being able to pitch an idea precisely and succinctly in the short amount of time it takes to ride with someone in an elevator. But what if the elevator stops unexpectedly? what if there is a malfunction? what if the elevator actually pitches?…you might get more time in that elevator, or have no more time left at all! This edge-of-your-seat thriller set in Manhattan, does for elevators what Psycho did for showers and Jaws did for beaches.
Linwood Barclay is a Canadian author, new to me, and I will definitely read more of his thriller/suspense novels. I found the story had great page-turning pacing, likeable characters with endearing flaws, a wry sense of humour, and plenty of twists and turns. The suspense is greater because the premise is so plausible–Michael Crichton was a master at that as well, creating not monsters or unreal situations, but something far scarier–something which could very easily happen. However, the thing I learned reading the novel is that far more people would actually die without elevators. I’ll let you think about that, or read the book. (winky face)
Barclay has written two books for children, some series, and lots of stand-alones. For Linwood Barclay’s website: click here.
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