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Series

Lincoln Rhyme

8 books

Here are 8 books from the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver. Start with The Bone Collector (1997), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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The Bone Collector

Jeffery Deaver

A brilliant forensic mind, Lincoln Rhyme, is forced out of retirement by a chilling new case that mirrors his own tragic past. When a meticulous killer begins leaving a trail of gruesome clues across New York City, Rhyme, confined to his home, must rely on his sharp intellect and the assistance of NYPD detective Amelia Sachs. Together, they embark on a desperate race against time, piecing together a macabre puzzle that delves into the city's darkest secrets and the twisted psyche of a murderer obsessed with stripping life down to its very essence.

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The Coffin Dancer

Jeffery Deaver

In this electrifying thriller, criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and his brilliant protégé Amelia Sachs are plunged into a desperate race against time to catch a phantom killer known only as the Coffin Dancer. This elusive murderer leaves a trail of meticulously planned deaths across New York City, his only signature a chilling tattoo of the Grim Reaper waltzing. With only forty-eight hours before the next strike, Rhyme must leverage his unparalleled intellect and keen intuition to outwit a criminal mastermind who can seemingly vanish and reappear at will. Jeffery Deaver masterfully crafts a pulse-pounding narrative filled with ingenious twists and turns, exploring themes of identity, obsession, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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The Empty Chair

Jeffery Deaver

When renowned criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and his brilliant protégée Amelia Sachs find themselves on opposing sides of a critical investigation, their partnership faces its greatest test yet. As they clash over the interpretation of crucial evidence at a crime scene, the tension between their analytical approaches threatens to unravel the case—and their working relationship. Deaver masterfully weaves together forensic detail and psychological complexity as the two investigators must navigate conflicting conclusions while a dangerous criminal remains at large. With the stakes mounting and trust eroding, Rhyme and Sachs must decide whether their professional bond can survive fundamental disagreement, or if their divergent paths will lead to catastrophic consequences. This gripping thriller showcases Deaver's signature blend of meticulous crime-solving and high-stakes drama.

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The Cold Moon

Jeffery Deaver

On a frigid December night in New York City, a chilling series of murders begins, marked by the killer's signature: moon-faced clocks. Criminologist Lincoln Rhyme quickly identifies the perpetrator, dubbed the Watchmaker, and realizes more victims are in imminent danger. As Rhyme directs his partner Amelia Sachs from afar, she finds herself entangled in her own complex homicide investigation, forcing her to balance her pursuit of the elusive Watchmaker with her own case. The strain on their partnership and Sachs's personal life intensifies as she uncovers dangerous secrets within the police department, all while the Watchmaker meticulously plans his most diabolical crime yet.

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The Broken Window

Jeffery Deaver

In Jeffery Deaver's gripping thriller, forensic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs are drawn into a case that hits dangerously close to home when Rhyme's own cousin is accused of murder. The seemingly irrefutable evidence points to guilt, but as Rhyme delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing pattern of fabricated crimes and manipulated identities, suggesting a mastermind is at play. This chilling investigation into a powerful data-mining corporation and a phantom criminal known only as "522" pushes the boundaries of forensic science and tests the very foundations of Rhyme and Sachs's partnership, turning them into the hunted.

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The Skin Collector

Jeffery Deaver

A young woman's life takes a terrifying turn when she is abducted and subjected to a horrifying ritual of tattooing. As Detective Amelia Sachs and the brilliant but quadriplegic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme delve into the case, they uncover a chilling pattern of victims marked by intricate, disturbing body art. The perpetrator, known only as the 'Skin Collector,' meticulously crafts his gruesome masterpieces, leaving behind a trail of terror and a race against time to decipher the meaning behind the ink before another life is irrevocably altered. Deaver masterfully weaves a suspenseful narrative, exploring themes of obsession, artistry, and the dark side of human nature.

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The Kill Room

Jeffery Deaver

In the Bahamas, a seemingly impossible assassination rocks the world of espionage, leaving a trail of questions about patriotism, government overreach, and the true nature of the victim's alleged terrorist plot. As a brilliant forensic investigator races against time, a shadowy killer systematically erases every trace of the crime, including potential witnesses. This intricate puzzle forces a deep dive into a world where egos clash and the lines between justice and vengeance blur, all while the investigator must piece together the truth from the fragments left behind.

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The Steel Kiss

Jeffery Deaver

In this electrifying thriller, forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs find themselves entangled in a case that blurs the lines between accident and murder. When Sachs witnesses a suspicious incident that leads to a tragic death, she and Rhyme must unravel a complex web of deceit and danger. As they delve deeper, they uncover a chilling plot that puts their own lives at risk and forces them to confront a cunning adversary. Jeffery Deaver masterfully weaves suspense and intricate plotting, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the dark side of human nature.

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