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The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeffery Deaver
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
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Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 2457
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Large Print Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0739497278
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781416549970
ASIN: 1416549978
Publication Date: June 10, 2008
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Product Description
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.
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 My favorite of the Lincoln Rhyme novels December 4, 2008
This was my favorite of the Lincoln rhyme novels. I liked the plot, because of the twists and turns and I enjoyed how fleshed out every character was. Even the minor characters were believable. I also like the ongoing plot that continues from Cold Moon.
What I particularly have enjoyed is seeing the character of Pulaski used more. There's a lot that Deaver does with other characters, but in this novel, he brought Pulaski to life and it makes me curious to see what he'll do with him in the future.
 Pretty Good Thriller December 3, 2008
In this one, Lincoln Rhyme, Amelia Sachs et al, are on the trail of a serial killer who has murdered a number of people, and has been able to set up innocent persons, with no connection to the crime, to take the fall. The most recent person the killer has set up, is none other than Lincoln's cousin, Arthur Rhyme.
I found this novel a reasonably enjoybale read. The characterisation and plot are good, as always, and the author has certainly thought up a particularly nasty and evil killer, in this story.
There is less twists in the plot also, in comparison with recent Jeffery Deaver novels, which is no bad thing, and the whole 'data mining' part of the storyline would make me think twice about ever taking part in a survey again!
I like Deaver but ending was weak. November 27, 2008
I like Deaver novels but this one had a weak ending to a very good beginning and middle. I read 3-4 books at a time as I take one every where I go that I might have to wait (like doctor's office). But this one had a very good beginning such that I decided to read it through right away. The middle was quite good and I looked to forward to the conclusion but I was disappointed. I thought the ending was quite weak and too many coincidences. And the secondary plot's ending was weak also and seemed like either an afterthought or misplaced. I couldn't quite figure why Deaver included it in the first place except maybe as filler.
Overall an interesting book and worth reading if you are a Deaver fan but if you like a solid up-to-date mystery you might be disappointed.
The best... November 23, 2008
I am a real Jeff Deaver fan and I have enjoyed every book of his that I've read but this one is really outstanding...I think this is the best book he's written yet...gripping, interesting, twisting plot...techie stuff! Excellent, must read.
Twists and turns and more November 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books I have read this year!
The suspense and thrill ride Deaver provides is like none other.
The plot is fascinating and informative. The characters well developed, interesting and intriguing. This is the 8th Rhyme and Sachs novel Deaver has written and everything: plot, characters and writing are as fresh as ever.
Fantastic Read! Enjoy!
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