Customer Reviews

A Textbook Case: A Lincoln Rhyme Short Story (Kindle Single)

Lincoln Rhyme's phrase 'walking the grid', where examination of every square inch of a crime scene will reveal evidence, no matter how miniscule, that will point to the villain, is severely tested in this short story. A young woman is found murdered in an underground car park. Amelia Sachs is sent to investigate. The area surrounding her has been obliterated by materials designed to obscure any evidence of the killer. The amount of collection boxes and bags is on a par with an episode of mass destruction. Rhyme finds the case as frustrating as any he can recall. A meticulous analysis of the subject matter and possibilities leads Rhyme to believe someone is using his classic text on 'Evidence Collection and Analysis' to cover their tracks.

The interaction between Rhyme's factual evidence-based approach and Sachs's psychology and policing of crime make for a formidable team. They are thorough in their own complementary ways as the tension builds to apprehend the culprit who has the hallmarks of a serial attacker. Working on minute leads, the plot is far from straightforward, absorbing with plenty of action, brainwork and some neat twists, the major one is cleverly unseen. Young police officer Marko works with Rhyme and Sachs in a diligent and engaging manner and adds to the book's character.

Jeffrey Deaver has written an enjoyable and suspenseful story. The format worked for me and is tremendous value. A short preview of his next novel 'The Kill-Room' is an addendum and is much anticipated.

Typical Lincoln Rhyme but over a bit TOO quickly (I know it's a short story).

Filled a gap though, and Lincoln is getting some use of his limbs (not a spoiler, it's said very early on).

As usual Jeffrey Deaver doesn't disappoint....wish the book was longer though. I like books that are familiar because of the characters......seem like friends to me

It was good, and I enjoyed it. It had just enough historic detail to get me back to the scenario, but still got on with a cracking story. I didn't guess the villain until just before the end, so it left me feeling only slightly smug.

Very good writer, very interesting characters. I have read all his previous books and thoroughly enjoyed them. Got the next one in the series on order already.

Good read, kept you guessing to the end. Little disappointing that it was more or less impossible to work out who did it, as they were only mentioned at the end.

Another excellent Lincoln Rhyme book but..... for me it was too short, I got to the end wishing that there was more..

this short story had an unpredictable ending and was a good quick read. Left me looking for more Jeffrey Deaver books to read!

I am a massive fan of deaver and his books never fail to have you by the throat especially rhymes novels

Facts and plot come straight at you but you don't feel story is being rushed. Another Lincoln Rhyme classic and certainly worth reading.