Really really really dumb book. But fun.

I liked it. It was fast and there were a lot of things I didn't see coming.

A B grade thriller from Saul. Our lead is off to jail after he was convicted of a crime he did not do, but on the way there, he is kidnapped and taken underground in Manhattan to be hunted in the tunnels. His intrepid girlfriend and father set out to find him among the homeless living underground. I knew what was going to happen almost from the start, so no real surprises here. Decent pacing albeit flat characters.

My first experience of John Saul, and one I very much enjoyed. I couldn't put this book down, and finished it within a day. His writing style was so well-paced, his storytelling so believable - I look forward to more from his catologue. Some parts became too pulpy for me, graphic details definitely not recommended for many readers - honestly myself included. Several sections were so grotesque I had to quickly read past them. The resolution made up for the many segments of thrilling discomfort! A heavy, pulpy thriller that is sure to entertain.

Was quite the change from Saul's usual Supernatural thrillers. Enjoyed it a lot.

This book had an interesting backstory. I would have liked a little more info on the parents and their relationship to each other but the plot was definitely a thriller.

Creepy, likable characters, Always wondered what went on in the underground tunnels of the NYC subway!

Gore, thriller, and human commentary.

Book gets better the longer I think about it- because I can’t stop thinking about it. Makes you think long after the book is over.

Some of the twists a little obvious, but paired with ones that I truly didn’t see coming.

I loved reading this book. I consider this to be one of my favorite books to read ever. From the start to the finish, the suspense drew me in, and I felt like I was involved in what was taking place in the story. I've always thought one of the scariest things is being in the dark and not having any idea where you are. For the most part, the characters were very relatable and the overall story makes you wonder about certain things that take place in certain places that many of us know nothing about.

Review coming soon!

This book was well written. John Saul wad the master of suspense while writing this book. The twist and turns that he used in the book kept at the edge of my seat with each flip of the page.

I always enjoy John Saul books and have not read one in a while. I was impressed with this one because of how realistic it was. There were no mental illnesses or paranormal activities in this one, unlike his earlier novels and I loved reading about the underground geography of New York. I am familiar with the stations and the areas described (the above ground and "Level 1" parts) and enjoyed reading about the buildings there. I imagine that the diner that Jeff liked to frequent near his apartment was Tom's Restaurant ("Tom's Diner" and "Seinfeld" fame) on 112th street. This was a great read and, although it wasn't a "I-can't-put-this-book-down" type of book, was a compelling read.