In the heart-stopping thriller "Elevator Pitch" by Linwood Barclay, the vertical city of Manhattan becomes a playground for a diabolical menace. It all kicks off on a seemingly ordinary Monday when an elevator in a bustling office tower defies its programming, shooting to the top before plummeting earthward in a deadly free fall. But the horror doesn't end there. Each day brings a new nightmare, as another skyscraper becomes the scene of chaos, intertwining the fates of its occupants with a sinister pattern of destruction. As the city's heartbeat slows, paralyzed by fear, the question isn’t just who is behind these terrifying acts, but why? With the city on its knees, a trio of determined souls—a pair of seasoned New York detectives and a forthright journalist—find themselves at the heart of an investigation that races against the clock. Their mission: to unravel a web of secrets before the grand opening of Manhattan's newest skyscraper becomes its ultimate undoing. Barclay masterfully weaves a tale of suspense that explores the depths of human malice, pushing the boundaries of terror as the narrative hurtles towards an explosive conclusion. In "Elevator Pitch," the stakes are as high as the very towers that dot the skyline, making for a gripping read that elevates the thriller genre to dizzying new heights.