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The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)

Jeffery Deaver
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The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Jeffery Deaver

The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver, a skilled detective with quadriplegia and a talented patrol officer join forces to capture a serial killer leaving cryptic clues at crime scenes in New York City. The intense narrative explores their combined efforts and intricate forensic work to stop the perpetrator.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

189,269 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeffery Deaver's The Bone Collector captivates with a gripping plot and intricate forensic details that thrill mystery aficionados. Praises highlight its clever twists and strong character development, particularly of the protagonist, Lincoln Rhyme. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and certain scenarios implausible. Overall, a compelling read for suspense lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)?

A reader who enjoys intense psychological thrillers with intricate plots, forensic details, and cat-and-mouse suspense will love The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver. Fans of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series will find this book particularly engaging.

4.3

189,269 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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