Another Lincoln Rhyme novel, jumping off the page and keeping the reader wanting to find out- what. happens. next! Sachs & Rhyme ( with help) track a serial killer, but not just any run of the mill serial killer. This brutal killer is also a information guru and hoarder. As always, Deaver keeps the suspense high and the wit dry. (

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katrite | Jun 22, 2009 |

Very enjoyable fast-paced read. Sorry that I'm now caught up on the Licoln Rhyme series, I've enjoyed every book thus far and can't wait for the next installment. The one addressed identity theft and the Big Brother aspect of computers and the government - scary stuff to think about. (

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she_climber | Jun 8, 2009 |

Way too convoluted for the average person,or at least this average person. Too bad - I do enjoy the main characters. (

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whimsicalkitten | May 17, 2009 |

Hands down, one of my favorite mystery writers today. (

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rosomalley | May 15, 2009 |

Criminologist, quadriplegic Lincoln Rhymes has been estranged from his cousin Arthur for years. When Arthur is arrested for the murder of a young woman, Arthur’s wife implores Lincoln to help. The forensic evidence against Arthur strongly links him to the murder, but Lincoln’s paramour Amelia Sachs is suspicious that everything is so clear-cut and suspects Arthur has been set up. She and Lincoln, with the aid of NYPD, learn Arthur isn’t the first person who has been framed for a murder he didn’t commit. Their investigation takes them into the world of data mining and identity theft and pits the duo against a psychopathic serial killer who manages to stay one step ahead.

This thriller hits on a subject some may find a bit disturbing, the ability of computers to follow us on our daily journeys and pinpoint our location at any point in time. Deaver offers the reader a look into Lincoln’s past family life, as well as his present relationship with Amelia. Forensics are exceptional and the plot filled with suspense and terror. Another great addition to this excellent series. (

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ctfrench | May 2, 2009 |

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Lincoln Rhyme (8)

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The Broken Window

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New York, New York, USA

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To a dear friend, the written word.

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Something nagged, yet she couldn't quite figure out what.

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743570537, Audio CD)

Bestselling master of suspense Jeffery Deaver is back with a brand-new Lincoln Rhyme thriller.

Lincoln Rhyme and partner/paramour Amelia Sachs return to face a criminal whose ingenious staging of crimes is enabled by a terrifying access to information....

When Lincoln's estranged cousin Arthur Rhyme is arrested on murder charges, the case is perfect -- too perfect. Forensic evidence from Arthur's home is found all over the scene of the crime, and it looks like the fate of Lincoln's relative is sealed.

At the behest of Arthur's wife, Judy, Lincoln grudgingly agrees to investigate the case. Soon Lincoln and Amelia uncover a string of similar murders and rapes with perpetrators claiming innocence and ignorance -- despite ironclad evidence at the scenes of the crime. Rhyme's team realizes this "perfect" evidence may actually be the result of masterful identity theft and manipulation.

An information service company -- the huge data miner Strategic Systems Datacorp -- seems to have all the answers but is reluctant to help the police. Still, Rhyme and Sachs and their assembled team begin uncovering a chilling pattern of vicious crimes and coverups, and their investigation points to one master criminal, whom they dub "522."

When "522" learns the identities of the crime-fighting team, the hunters become the hunted. Full of Deaver's trademark plot twists, The Broken Window will put the partnership of Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs to the ultimate test.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:10 -0400)

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