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“Read Elevator Pitch as soon as possible. It’s one hell of a suspense novel.”
―Stephen King
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It all begins on a Monday, when four people board an elevator in a Manhattan office tower. Each presses a button for their floor, but the elevator proceeds, non-stop, to the top. Once there, it stops for a few seconds, and then plummets.
Right to the bottom of the shaft.
It appears to be a horrific, random tragedy. But then, on Tuesday, it happens again, in a different Manhattan skyscraper. And when Wednesday brings yet another high-rise catastrophe, one of the most vertical cities in the world—and the nation’s capital of media, finance, and entertainment—is plunged into chaos.
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Praise for Elevator Pitch
“Mr. Barclay’s books are distinguished by wit and startling twists. In Elevator Pitch, he surpasses himself with a premise suited for the big screen, a plot filled with stunning surprises—and an ending that leaves the reader greatly satisfied.”
―The Wall Street Journal
“Barclay [is] always good for a touch of cardiac arrest. . . . Chilling . . . wildly inventive and really scary.”
―The New York Times
“Barclay manages the switch to metropolitan mayhem with aplomb … has all the makings of a superior disaster movie.”
―The Sunday Times
“As the plot moves along and another elevator goes down, readers are trapped, just like the victims, in the driving plot, which turns out to be very scarily plausible. I didn’t put this book down and neither will you.”
―The Globe and Mail
“An all stops-out thriller that will keep readers’ pulses pounding”
―Booklist
“…A faced-paced and chilling read … a complex and unpredictable novel that’ll have you reluctant to set foot in a lift again.”
―Woman’s Weekly
“Elevator Pitch is a white-knuckled ride of a book with twists on every level and an unforgettable cast of characters brought to life with Linwood Barclay’s signature flair and acuity. I gulped it down.”
―Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew and The Nanny
“One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game. You will not put this book down. You will not want to sleep. And you will certainly not want to get in a lift again.”
―Mark Billingham, bestselling author of Their Little Secret
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“A Noise Downstairs, his best work yet, is a cobra of a story: smooth, slippery, unnerving…and likely to strike when you least expect it. I devoured this book.” —A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
“Vintage Barclay—A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!” —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of A Stranger in the House and The Couple Next Door
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Elevator Pitch Interview
I had a great time chatting with Bookreporter’s Carol Fitzgerald when I was in New York for Thrillerfest. We might even have gotten around to talking about Elevator Pitch at some point.
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Writing and the Pandemic. My take in today's Toronto Star. ... See MoreSee Less
Linwood Barclay: At first I accepted lockdown — and then came the plot twists
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No work, no deadlines and nowhere to go. I was initially overcome with a very unfamiliar feelingShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email
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❤️ your books!!!
Lovely post Linwood, yes I am wondering where it will end and I understand your writing dilemma... do we pretend that it never happened do we embrace it? Hope you are able to come bsck to the UK again next year... Good luck and stay happy! 👍🐶😃
Excellent article Linwood! I am such a big fan of your books and have had the opportunity to meet you on several occasions. Your books are the best. I finally was able to purchase “Last Resort”, which will complete my reading of all your books. Just waiting for your next one to come out. Thanks Linwood!
Loved your article in the Toronto Star. Waiting with great anticipation for your next book.
I’ve used my lockdown & working from home time to catch up on my reading. Thank you ever so much for writing wonderful novels. I live in the UK & have visited Canada & the USA a few times. It’s lovely to read about places I’ve visited.
How lovely to turn the page of the Star to find my old friend with references to familiar family members Neetha, Spencer and Paige. I hope this might be a regular occurrence!
I think of interest will be how all this changes how we live in the future. Will we be always cautious, looking over our shoulders for the next pandemic or will we throw caution to the wind and speed forward at Mach 2, hell bent to live our lives to the fullest because just around the corner.....who knows. There will be left overs from this experience. Interesting to see what they might be.
Cannot wait for the new book ... I’m thinking that it includes some dodgy dealings round a train station... 🤨🧟♀️🙈⚰️🪓🚞🤷🏼♀️
Just love to read everything he writes. This articles reads as if he’s sitting in front of me speaking the words. #MyGoToGuy
Love your books and glad to see you’re ok!❤️
You are my all time favourite author. I cant wait for my next fix 😬❤
Excellent article. Will check out Cold Storage and I’m really looking forward to your next book.
Thank you for the great reads! From the heartland, Des Moines, Iowa:)
I read it in the paper this morning and enjoyed seeing your byline again.
Linwood...curious to know what books you read during the lockdown and for any recommendations...
Love your take on things and I adore your books. I’m desperate for one right about now. Who do YOU read?
stay safe my friend. i always look forward to your (usually) annual novels.
Just started following you after reading your article!! I am mid way through Elevator Pitch!!!!!!
Yay! A new book!! Can’t wait.
Wonderful article!
Great article!
Donald Trump bungled it by allowing planes in from abroad, but also by not standing up to Gates and Fauci, who are part of big pharma. Robin Cook would see through the scamming that is way out of hand. Western civilization will die as we go into Mad Max territory and nobody will be able to buy books but the elites who own us already.
Keep on writing Can’t put your books down
Fascinating article.
Love your books. Just finished Elevator Pitch. Brilliant.
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Writing and the Pandemic. My take in today's Toronto Star.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2020/08/07/linwood-barclay-at-first-i-accepted-lockdown-and-then-came-the-plot-twists.html
Simple idea of the morning. If Kayne wants to run to help @realDonaldTrump let’s hit them in the pocketbook. Boycott all Khardashian products. That includes all of them. No show, no perfume, no other shit they sell. Reduce them to the infomercial crowd Trump will soon be joining
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