Synopses & Reviews
The First Lincoln Rhyme Novel
Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensicsuntil an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York Citys pastand reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who wont stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.
Includes a preview of the brand new sequel The Skin Collector.
Review
“Deaver gives new meaning to the phrase ‘chilled to the bone.”—
People
“Exciting and fast-paced.”—Peter Straub
“Stylish, scary, and superb.”—Tami Hoag
“Dazzling.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A top-notch thriller....Rhyme is a great character…and Sachs a great partner. Chilling.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Lightning-paced…a breakneck thrill ride.”—The Wall Street Journal
Synopsis
The first novel in the
New York Times bestselling series featuring
forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme.
"Lightning-paced...a breakneck thrill ride."--The Wall Street Journal
Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics--until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City's past--and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won't stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.
Synopsis
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LINCOLN RHYME: HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTOR The first novel in the New York Times bestselling series featuring forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme--from the author of The Never Game.
"Lightning-paced...a breakneck thrill ride."--The Wall Street Journal
Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics--until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City's past--and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won't stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.
About the Author
Jeffery Deaver is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels, including The Kill Room, XO, and A Textbook Case. He has been nominated for seven Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America and is a three-time recipient of the Ellery Queen Readers Award for Best Short Story of the Year.