Manhattan Down by Michael Corey is an action packed thriller with great characters and an exciting plot.
I couldn’t put it down and read it in two days.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House, Transworld Publishing for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Manhattan down a very topical thriller.
Very ambitious climate change activists mix with traditional bank heist and the only people who can stop it all are the few who have not fallen unconscious in Manhattan under the influence of a mystery device. Namely a cyber security specialist and her daughter, a New York cop and an army veteran down and out.
A fast flowing thriller from the start where nothing seems too unrealistic and some political manouvering is part of the plot too. There are only six ransom demanding activists so it is very easy to keep tabs on the plot and always in the background is the doubt as to the eventual outcome of those knocked out.
It seemed a fairly short book but maybe it just felt that way because the book just grabs you and you want to read on to thhe finish as quickly as posible.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK for the ARC

Manhattan Down
Manhattan Down by Michael Cordy – powerful, prescient, pertinent.

I was immediately engrossed in this book, and torn between racing through to discover the outcome, and lingeringly absorbing every word so I didn’t miss any subtle clues. Michael Cordy creates a vivid vision of a world where Manhattan and its inhabitants are caught in a web of uncertain outcomes with horrific consequences, with a race against time to rescue both people and city.

Add international intrigue, unpredictable human behaviour, characters both endearing and alienating, plus incomprehensible events and you have an idea of the scope and scale of this intriguing story. Resonant with current times and totally absorbing.

Highly recommended.