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The Stone Monkey (Lincoln Rhyme, #4)

Jeffery Deaver
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The Stone Monkey (Lincoln Rhyme, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jeffery Deaver

The Stone Monkey (Lincoln Rhyme, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

657

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Stone Monkey by Jeffery Deaver follows Lincoln Rhyme, a forensic detective, as he pursues a dangerous human trafficker known as the Ghost. The novel explores themes of immigration, family, and justice. Rhyme and his team work against time to prevent further killings and bring the antagonist to justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

26,667 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeffery Deaver's The Stone Monkey is generally well-received for its fast-paced plot and clever twists, contributing to the popularity of the Lincoln Rhyme series. Positive reviews highlight Deaver's skillful storytelling and engaging characters. However, some critics feel the book is formulaic and stretches plausibility at times. Overall, it maintains a compelling read despite occasional predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Stone Monkey (Lincoln Rhyme, #4)?

An ideal reader for Jeffery Deaver's The Stone Monkey enjoys intricate crime thrillers with psychological depth and unexpected twists. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer and John Grisham's The Firm would appreciate Deaver's masterful suspense and complex plotting. This book is perfect for those who relish intense, character-driven mysteries.

4.3

26,667 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

657

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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