My copy of this book is a trade paperback printed in 2016 by Hachette Book Group. The Copyright of 2016 is held by Gunner Publications LLC. This story was originally published in hardback and ebook by Grand Central Publishing in 2016.
As usual, Mr. Deaver does not fail to put in some plot twists. One is very ingenuous as it’s in what he doesn’t say 🙂 I can’t say more without giving away the story so, I won’t. The story is a real attention grabber as well because it makes you think: what if?
The story is about a man who is using remote access to cloud based “brains” to kill people from afar. This same man also uses a ball peen hammer for close up work. Lincoln Rhyme, our fearless quadraplegic detective, has retired from police work to teach and persue more “civilian” work. Detective Amelia Sachs, his lover and partner, is not happy about that but is working out of police headquarters despite him. Lincoln takes on an intern as he accepts a job helping a family whose father and sole provider is killed by what appears to be a faulty escalator at a local mall. Detective Sachs is hunting for a killer who crushes people’s heads in and whose unusual physical attributes still don’t help her find him. The action revs up almost from the get go and runs almost full throttle all the way to the end!! I read this one in one sitting as well!!
Love Mr. Deaver’s work!! Can’t you tell? 😀
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who loves crime books and whodunits! Still, don’t take my word for it. Get a copy from your local library and try it out for yourself!
See you on the flipside and don’t forget your towel and sonic screwdriver! Maybe you should get a tattoo to keep from being possessed. 😀
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