Acid Row by Minette Walters

Acid Row by Minette Walters

In the claustrophobic corridors of Acid Row, a destitute housing project defined by social alienation and urban decay, a single spark is about to ignite a wildfire. When a ten-year-old girl vanishes, the residents' boiling resentment curdles into a violent mob hunt for a suspected predator. Young doctor Sophie Morrison finds herself at the epicenter of the storm, trapped inside a besieged apartment during a violent siege with a man the community has already condemned. As vigilante justice replaces the rule of law, Sophie becomes a pawn in a dangerous game where a young ex-con may be her only hope for escape. Minette Walters delivers a searing, character-driven thriller that explores the terrifying power of mob mentality and the dark side of a community pushed to the brink.

Why You’ll Love This Book

This is a high-tension psychological thriller that masterfully examines the frightening reality of urban isolation and group violence. You will be gripped by the white-knuckle pacing of the siege as Sophie fights for survival against both a locked door and a neighborhood turned into a war zone. If you enjoy gritty, socially conscious crime fiction that handles a teeming cast with authority, this tightly plotted masterpiece will keep you racing to the final page.