The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel

The broken window is just as well written as all of Jeffery Deaver’s books. It is a page turner, and another wonderful addition to the Lincoln rhyme novel series.I’ve never been one to like lengthy crime books because I always felt they could get to their point a lot faster but Jeffery Deaver does an amazing job at keeping you engaged.

I have been a fan of the Lincoln Rhyme books from day one. The brilliant Detective, who suffered the same type of injury as the late Christopher Reeve, has now gone through some experimental work that has more feeling in his fingers, and body, but is still dependant on his electric wheelchair. His lady, cop Amelia Sachs, is his feet and body as she searches for clues by 'working the grid' of crime scenes and their love for each other transcends a man who cannot walk and a young lady who can try to be part of helping and learning as well as loving this man.The Broken Window deals with Identity Theft. If you've never been touched by Identity Theft, count yourself lucky - it is a terrible violation and you have to spend a lot of time getting your life back in order. A brilliant villian, slowly takes over the lives of respectible men and women and he plays with them like a spider with a fly in her web. He can take their identities, ruin their credit, discredit professionals so they cannot practise their arts, even drive them to suicide. Oh yes, he also likes to kill them too.So starts a game of cat and mouse with Rhyme and co. and a brilliant mastermind. What we learn is maybe TMI - too much information about the subject - we are numbers - everything we purchase on the Internet can be accessed and information sold/given to others to contact you to be interested in their products. You get on mailing lists and then get really weird junk mail and you find it all ties back to a purchase you made on the Internet. It sounds like I'm talking about John Twelve Hawks, in the Traveler, but it's Deaver's crafty touch.He also does not let us forget 2 major projects of his - the continuing saga of The Watchmaker, and he gives us several healthy doses of references to Kathryn Dance, the kinesthics specialist in California that was introduced in a Rhyme book.The book was as always excellent, dealing with this person tossing, Lincoln's once close cousin into a tailspin accused of murder, and Rhyme's memories of their closeness, and what happened that makes Lincoln continually think - what might have happened if...?The reason I give it 4 stars is Deaver goes into SOOOOO much information on the subject that it is almost overwhelming. Yes you get the point. But I am not writing a paper on the subject.It is a fascinating, frightening subject, and again, another fine Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs adventure.Just keep an eye on your credit rating!

Once again, Criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and Detective Amelia Sachs work together to solve one of their most difficult cases to date - a serial killer known only as "522" who preys on victims through their own electronic footprints of day to day life by expertly framing them for his horrific murders. Everything we do and buy is recorded and scrutinized for insidious criminals to prey upon. "The Broken Window" is truly a scary look into what could happen in the electronic world as the story builds great suspense and intrigue with every page. For those of you who haven't read any Lincoln Rhyme novels, he's a well-known crime scene detective that suffered a serious injury that left him a quadriplegic. This story also lets the reader in on a more personal side of Rhyme by introducing his cousin and his family life growing up.Rhyme and Sachs are joined by solid, interesting characters along with a lengthy list of possible suspects. The story gets even more interesting the closer Rhyme gets to the "real" killer and then the tables turn on him and his crew. It's more of a cat and mouse "whodunit" thrill that will definitely keep you guessing until the end. If you think you know who the killer is - think again.The story starts out great, but then gets a bit slow with all the related background information until about halfway into the book. Keep reading -- you won't be disappointed. I have been a big fan of Lincoln Rhyme Novels since "The Bone Collector" and this story is now one of my favorites. I highly recommend this book for anyone that enjoys high thrills and "whodunit" mysteries.

Excellent book must read for Jeffrey deaver fans

I love all his books can not put them down

Come sempre Jeffrey Deaver ti tiene incollato al libro fino all'ultima pagina. Scritto in modo scorrevole il libro è piacevole ed interessante.

an exciting read. Lincoln is as clever as always, and even a little more human ! It is scary to think how life is changing with the electronics so much in control of everything we do.! I like the personal changes in their dealings with one another. It makes the story very real to me, and I'm much more careful with all my electronic toys [shutting them down, etc.]

This Deaver book is brilliant. Just like his previous books, Deaver has you on the edge of you seat. Through-out the book you are left guessing as to who the 'baddie' is. The research gone into this book has also paid off - the new technological dangers are both realistic and well explained. I truly wondered if such is currently happening ~ is this a book of; fiction, fact or prediction? I just did not know. When all is revealed at the end, you are truly in for a suprise - a very cleverly constructed story twist! In addition to this great story line, you are treated to an account of Rhyme's younger life. These accounts truly make Rhyme more believeable and realistic. Superb!