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Loading... The Coffin Dancer (original 1998; edition 1998)by Jeffery Deaver
Work InformationThe Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver (1998)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A great read by one of my favorite authors. ( ) The Bone Collector was this reader’s introduction to paralyzed Detective Lincoln Rhyme, and Amelia Sachs, who became his pupil in scene-of-the-crime gathering of evidence. While the first book was a very enjoyable thriller, the second entry in the series, might have been better. Coffin Dancer is about a killer who has eluded Rhyme, a fact which haunts the detective. He became known as Coffin Dancer during the slayings because of a tattoo of the Grim Reaper dancing near a casket. In this entry, the hitman has returned after a long absence. Rhyme must once again use Amelia as his legs in this quickly paced and complex thriller. Rhyme’s personal connection with a woman involved in the case forces Amelia to confront her feelings for Rhyme, changing their personal landscape by the end of the narrative. Through the streets of New York, from airports to subways, the narrative has Rhyme and Amelia moving swiftly through a complex maze, toward a surprise few readers will see coming. The familiar characters from the first entry are back, but not all of them will survive their last waltz with Coffin Dancer. I eventually ceased following the series, as I found later entries disappointing. But Coffin Dancer is an excellent read, full of atmosphere and character development as Rhyme and Amelia become closer. This is a fine book in the genre and worth reading. Many years ago, I read a lot of books in this series. Unfortunately, it was before Goodreads (for me), and I don't remember if i read this one. But thanks to Goodreads, I've discovered a lot of better books, so I think it's time to stop wondering and move on. Perhaps one day, I'll read more, after I get to the end of my tbr list. ha ha, hope I live to be 150. no reviews | add a review
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A cat-and-mouse game between New York police and a killer, hired to eliminate a trio of witnesses in a trial. He has already killed one and detectives Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic, and Amelia Sachs have to catch him before he kills the other two. By the author of The Bone Collector. No library descriptions found.
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