Lockdown by Peter May | Thriller Novel Set During a Global Pandemic – Crime, Mystery & Suspense - Gripping Crime & Mystery Thriller Set in London

Lockdown by Peter May: An incredibly prescient crime thriller from the author of The Lewis Trilogy

Lockdown by bestselling author Peter May is a chilling and timely thriller set in a London under quarantine during a deadly global pandemic.

Originally written years before COVID-19 and rejected for being “too unrealistic,” this novel is now recognised as a strikingly prophetic crime story.

When a child’s bones are discovered at a construction site, detective Jack MacNeil must solve the case before his final shift ends — all while the city is paralysed by fear, restricted movement, and escalating danger.

As MacNeil races against time, he uncovers corruption, conspiracy, and a threat far larger than he imagined.
Fast-paced, atmospheric, and gripping, Lockdown is perfect for readers of:

• Crime thrillers

• Pandemic fiction

• Police procedural mysteries

• High-tension suspense

A must-read for fans of Peter May, Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Mark Billingham.