I was in the right mood for a fast paced and intellegent thriller when I started Manhattan Down by Michael Cordy. It didn't ket me down. It does exactly what is required of such a book. It was a quick read and I liked the main characters, especially the teenage girl who was really well written. (This isn't always the case,.) I found myself engrossed and invested in the people working to save Manhattan.
The technological side was undersrandable for an absolute novice, and I liked the environmental and anti-billionaire message. (If only it were a true story!) I'd definitely recomend this for lovers of thrillers and disater fiction.

I have read all Michael Cordy's previous books and enjoyed them more than this one. It was a clever plot and well written, but it didn't engage me like his other books had done.
Some of the characters were a bit stereotypical, but others were easy to relate to and well developed.

I liked this story - just enough science to make it all plausible and enough reality to make it scary!
A group of activists hold Manhattan in ‘stasis’ - literally. All 4 million people fall asleep at the same time. While they are asleep, the activists plan to carry out an audacious scenario to change the world. Great characters, plenty of exciting little episodes before the finale. Great pace too. I’d love to see this as a movie. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC ebook

This is a techno thriller set in the near future and I really enjoyed it. It's got lots of short chapters that follow the main characters in turn and this helps the story to lick along. It's got twists and turns and a satisfying ending. What more do you want?

A very contemporary and fast paced story, very relatable as climate change issues are always in the news, the September 11 reference also made it believable in a way as who saw that coming ! I also thought the sleep disorder part of the story was well thought out too, insomnia is a huge issue for a lot of people and for someone to be researching a remedy was thought provoking. The plot moved along well and kept the pages turning.

I enjoyed reading this book, took me a little while to get into it however that was mostly my fault due to University commitments making me have to keep putting it down and going back. Well written and flowed perfectly.

This book was so thought provoking I had to step away and take stock. Super emotive and so well written I didn’t want it to end. One of my fave reads this year

Arc copy received thank you publishers, these views are my own. Intelligently written, contemporary story, with good twists and turns an angle for a story that was new to me and took a common affliction aka sleep disorders and takes it to the next level weaving in science to control 4 million plus Manhattans populations in sleeping 'instantly' at 5.25pm and unable to awaken as eco terrorists issue an ultimatum to deputy world leaders as prime ministers and presidents all fall instantly asleep and cannot be awoken, trillions of cash is demanded to take forward green polices or those asleep will be allowed to die. Small cast of characters in a deep well thought out novel.

I thought this was an unusual story, taking on the fears of the day with the new technology and developing the story. I enjoyed the fast pace and the new ideas. I was not really interested or able to digest the technical details but found that that didn’t matter.
As it reached the climax, I began to wonder if various issues raised throughout the book would be resolved. In fact they do resolve but I didn’t find that the “tidying up” was annoying. It felt satisfying.
I was engaged with the progress of the book and with the characters. I found the different characters interesting and relevant and was reading to the end feeling that this was an entirely possible scenario as technology develops and becomes more mainstream.
Recommended

This is an explosive thriller that's bound to be a best seller.

It has all the elements - it's fast-paced, has relatable characters, goodies and baddies, technology, audacious bank heists, political shenanigans and lies. It's also anti-billionaire and pro climate change action, on a worldwide basis.

The story takes place on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary when every person in New York suddenly falls asleep at 5.25pm - nearly every person, that is, since a small number with traumatic brain injury or disease don't succumb to the technology. We follow Samantha Rossi and her daughter Zoe, NYPD cop Nick Lockwood who suddenly wakes from a coma, and brain-injured army veteran Hank Kowalski as they gather clues, take action and fight for what's right - with the aim of resuscitating 4 million New Yorkers before they die from heat, rats and lack of water. They are set against the 'baddies' who are appropriately named after the seven original sins from the bible.

The plot is amazingly well put together. The relatively small cast of characters help the reader maintain a strong grip on the plot. The action is non-stop and highly immersive. Definitely recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an early e-copy of what everyone will be reading soon.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Although high concept thrillers are not my usual genre of choice, I was intrigued by the blurb of Manhattan Down. I'm really glad I read it, It was entertaining, thrilling and a real page turner.

When Manhattan falls asleep, abruptly and without warning, only a handful of people are awake to do something about it. Luckily there are also only a handful of baddies, seven in all, each of them named after ra deadly sin. What follows is a tense read as the seven deadly sins are slowly taken out with some casualties among their adversaries too. The book was cleverly plotted and very enjoyable if a little implausible. But I loved the idea of billionaires being taxed at 99% when their income went over a certain level. Nobody needs that much money!.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.

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.