From the Publisher
Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to, either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up.” — Stephen King
“Mr. Barclay is known for keeping readers on the edge of their seats. In Find You First he surpasses his own past successes with a multi-strand plot that bounces, in short, cliff-hanging chapters… Propelled by Dickensian twists of fate and Hitchcockian suspense, the book is populated by a large and colorful cast, including some chillingly pragmatic hit-people, a couple of foolishly adulterous spouses, a desperately lonely comic-book fan and an underage runaway in a gilded cage. All of them help Miles Cookson learn: ‘Being a parent is a lot more than just biology.’” — Wall Street Journal
“The twists and turns in Find You First are nicely balanced with suspense, action, character development and a plot that demands that you read the story from start to finish with no pauses or excuses. Barclay, who has demonstrated with a long and impressive bibliography that he is incapable of writing badly, has penned the book of his (or anyone’s) career. The cinematic narrative makes it perfect for video adaptation, but don’t wait for the movie or the series. Neither could be better than what Barclay has given us in the here and now.” — Book Reporter
"Prolific novelist Linwood Barclay delivers a clever twist on an old trope . . . Science meets megalomania in this up-to-date nifty entertainment." — Washington Post
"[Find You First] is not only [Barclay's] best work to date, but definitely the thriller of the summer. It has a gloriously insane ending that would be a beauty for a movie adaptation." — Florida Times-Union
“Find You First is an enjoyable, taut thriller that never lets up on the intrigue as it races to tie everything together. What more could anyone ask for?” — Mystery & Suspense
"Barclay deftly twists and turns all these characters into a taut and engrossing thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end." — Library Journal (starred review)
"An incredible thrill ride with non-stop action. . . . [T]here is simply no putting this book down once you get started. . . . In Find You First, Barclay has given us an exciting puzzle to solve, and tremendously interesting characters to solve it with.: — The Nerd Daily
“Barclay melds a solid, winning plot with in-depth character studies, including his supporting characters. . . The tense Find You First gains its suspense from its character’s motives, not gratuitous action. Another winner from Barclay.” — Sun-Sentinel
“The master of psychological suspense is back with a deadly race against time when the unconventional heirs of a dying tech millionaire begin to meet mysterious ends.” — Nerd Daily
“Suspenseful, expertly paced. . . . Barclay makes even secondary characters feel real. Fans of Daniel Palmer will be pleased.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time.” — Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman and Strange Weather
“Barclay [is] always good for a touch of cardiac arrest. . . . Chilling . . . wildly inventive and really scary.” — New York Times Book Review on 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.” — Wall Street Journal
“A vivid story with a compelling cast of characters mixed with a truly terrifying scenario. . . . Barclay has crafted a great thriller with a surprising ending and readers will sweat a little the next time they get on an elevator.” — Associated Press
“A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller—Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own.” — T. M. Logan, author of The Vacation and Lies
“Read Elevator Pitch as soon as possible. It’s one hell of a suspense novel.” — Stephen King on ELEVATOR PITCH
“Barclay’s latest combines an engrossing, fast-moving, well-twisted modern-day plot with believable characters. Fans of psychological thrillers and the author’s previous books will love this.” — Library Journal [starred review] on ELEVATOR PITCH
“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 on ELEVATOR PITCh
“Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – never fail to astonish. 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 on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS
“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 on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS
“[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.” — Booklist (starred review) on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS
Book Reporter
The twists and turns in Find You First are nicely balanced with suspense, action, character development and a plot that demands that you read the story from start to finish with no pauses or excuses. Barclay, who has demonstrated with a long and impressive bibliography that he is incapable of writing badly, has penned the book of his (or anyone’s) career. The cinematic narrative makes it perfect for video adaptation, but don’t wait for the movie or the series. Neither could be better than what Barclay has given us in the here and now.
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Barclay is known for keeping readers on the edge of their seats. In Find You First he surpasses his own past successes with a multi-strand plot that bounces, in short, cliff-hanging chapters… Propelled by Dickensian twists of fate and Hitchcockian suspense, the book is populated by a large and colorful cast, including some chillingly pragmatic hit-people, a couple of foolishly adulterous spouses, a desperately lonely comic-book fan and an underage runaway in a gilded cage. All of them help Miles Cookson learn: ‘Being a parent is a lot more than just biology.’
Stephen King
Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to, either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up.
Florida Times-Union
"[Find You First] is not only [Barclay's] best work to date, but definitely the thriller of the summer. It has a gloriously insane ending that would be a beauty for a movie adaptation."
The Nerd Daily
"An incredible thrill ride with non-stop action. . . . [T]here is simply no putting this book down once you get started. . . . In Find You First, Barclay has given us an exciting puzzle to solve, and tremendously interesting characters to solve it with.:
Nerd Daily
The master of psychological suspense is back with a deadly race against time when the unconventional heirs of a dying tech millionaire begin to meet mysterious ends.
Sun-Sentinel
Barclay melds a solid, winning plot with in-depth character studies, including his supporting characters. . . The tense Find You First gains its suspense from its character’s motives, not gratuitous action. Another winner from Barclay.
Washington Post
"Prolific novelist Linwood Barclay delivers a clever twist on an old trope . . . Science meets megalomania in this up-to-date nifty entertainment."
Mystery & Suspense
Find You First is an enjoyable, taut thriller that never lets up on the intrigue as it races to tie everything together. What more could anyone ask for?
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Barclay is known for keeping readers on the edge of their seats. In Find You First he surpasses his own past successes with a multi-strand plot that bounces, in short, cliff-hanging chapters… Propelled by Dickensian twists of fate and Hitchcockian suspense, the book is populated by a large and colorful cast, including some chillingly pragmatic hit-people, a couple of foolishly adulterous spouses, a desperately lonely comic-book fan and an underage runaway in a gilded cage. All of them help Miles Cookson learn: ‘Being a parent is a lot more than just biology.’
Washington Post
"Prolific novelist Linwood Barclay delivers a clever twist on an old trope . . . Science meets megalomania in this up-to-date nifty entertainment."
Shari Lapena
Vintage Barclay – A Noise Downstairs is an utterly compelling read with a twist you won’t see coming. I loved it!
Associated Press
A vivid story with a compelling cast of characters mixed with a truly terrifying scenario. . . . Barclay has crafted a great thriller with a surprising ending and readers will sweat a little the next time they get on an elevator.
Stephen King on ELEVATOR PITCH
Read Elevator Pitch as soon as possible. It’s one hell of a suspense novel.
T. M. Logan
A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller—Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own.
New York Times Book Review on Elevator Pitch
Barclay [is] always good for a touch of cardiac arrest. . . . Chilling . . . wildly inventive and really scary.
Gilly Macmillan
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.
Joe Hill
This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time.
A. J. Finn
Linwood Barclay’s novels – as intelligent as Michael Connelly’s, as compelling as Harlan Coben’s – never fail to astonish. 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.
Booklist (starred review) on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS
[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.
Wall Street Journal on 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.
Associated Press on ELEVATOR PITCH
A vivid story with a compelling cast of characters mixed with a truly terrifying scenario. . . . Barclay has crafted a great thriller with a surprising ending and readers will sweat a little the next time they get on an elevator.
null Wall Street Journal on 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.
null Booklist (starred review) on A NOISE DOWNSTAIRS
[Barclay] does a masterful job of layering on the mysteries until we’re almost frantically turning the pages, impatient to find out what the hell is going on. A beautifully executed thriller.
null Associated Press on ELEVATOR PITCH
A vivid story with a compelling cast of characters mixed with a truly terrifying scenario. . . . Barclay has crafted a great thriller with a surprising ending and readers will sweat a little the next time they get on an elevator.
null New York Times Book Review on Elevator Pitch
Barclay [is] always good for a touch of cardiac arrest. . . . Chilling . . . wildly inventive and really scary.
null Stephen King on ELEVATOR PITCH
Read Elevator Pitch as soon as possible. It’s one hell of a suspense novel.
Library Journal
12/01/2020
Terminally ill tech billionaire Miles Cookson is eager to find the nine children he sired as a sperm donor when he was young and struggling, even as film documentarian Chloe Swanson is eager to find her biological father. Meanwhile, Miles's various children (and heirs) are being wiped off the map—along with evidence of their existence. With a 100,000-copy first printing.
