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big brother is watching you The latest installment in the Lincoln Rhyme series, 'The Broken Window' is a case a little closer to home in that it involves a close relation being the main (if not only suspect) in a murder.
Rhyme quickly deduces that this is the work of a master criminal who's MO includes making sure he has a fall guy set up. 'The Broken Window' is fascinating in terms of the realism of the world it describes, with the whole big brother fear brought to the forefront. The tendency to this means there is less high... more info
What's happened to the "twist"? This book is an eye-opener in terms of its overall theme, ie, the loss of individual privacy (although I don't believe that's ever really existed)- and the exploitation of personal data - again, nothing new in that. Sadly, however, it is increasingly evident that Deaver's skill as an author are in decline. Underneath the central premise, this is a pretty average crime thriller, and for some reason, Deaver has lost his ability to develop the "killer twist". In fact, the killer's identity, when it is... more info
Excellent Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme series are well known for their depth of factual information, clever plotting, great characters and many twists, and the Broken Window is no exception. Here, Rhyme and Sachs are pitted against a computer expert intent on wreaking havoc and leaving many dead bodies and framing many innocent parties. One of the latter is Arthur Rhyme, cousin of Lincoln, and best friend of his childhood. Through his detention, Lincoln is brought into the case. The complex plot features a... more info
Another hit!
Lincoln Rhyme, Amelia Sachs and team are reunited for another thrilling instalment of cops' life in New York. This time, they are brought together in the hunt for an identity thief who makes the mistake of framing Lincoln's estranged cousin Arthur for a murder he didn't commit. Deaver does his usual excellent job of setting the scene with atmospheric sketches of New York coupled with a commanding knowledge of police procedure. His characters - familiar to millions of readers now - instantly slot... more info
