Description
Acid Row by Minette Walters is a psychological crime thriller set in a deprived housing estate where escalating violence and fear erupt after a child goes missing.
The story follows Sophie Morrison, who visits a crime-ridden housing project unaware of the dangerous tensions already simmering within the community. When a known paedophile is believed to be living in the area and a child disappears, suspicion and anger spread rapidly among residents. Vigilante groups begin to take action, and the estate descends into chaos. Sophie finds herself trapped in the middle of this volatile environment, where fear and mob mentality blur the line between justice and brutality. As the situation intensifies, she becomes increasingly isolated and vulnerable, facing threats from both the crowd and individuals driven by violence and revenge.
Acid Row is a dark, socially grounded thriller that examines collective panic, moral breakdown, and the dangers of unchecked vigilante justice.
