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The Coffin Dancer (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TELEVISION EVENT FROM NBC, STARRING RUSSELL HORNSBY, ARIELLE KEBBEL, AND MICHAEL IMPERIOLI.
“Lincoln Rhyme is more relentless than ever” (People) and Jeffery Deaver delivers “supercharged tension” (USA TODAY) in this New York Times bestselling suspense masterwork.
NYPD criminalist Lincoln Rhyme joins his beautiful protégée Amelia Sachs, in the hunt for the Coffin Dancer—an ingenious killer who changes his appearance even faster than he adds to his trail of victims. They have only one clue: the madman has a tattoo of the Grim Reaper waltzing with a woman in front of a coffin. Rhyme must rely on his wits and intuition to track the elusive murderer through New York City—knowing they have only forty-eight hours before the Coffin Dancer strikes again.
This is a “heart-stopping” (Booklist) thriller from #1 international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver’s “simply outstanding” (San Jose Mercury News) Lincoln Rhyme series!
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"It was a bit weary. They kept having run ins with the bad guy. It got a bit repetitive. It was well written so it wasn't boring and I enjoyed the twists and the continuing relationship between Sachs and Rhyme. All in all it was a great book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series."
— Roni (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Deaver…is a master of ticking-bomb suspense…Rhyme, now a forensic consultant, is more relentless than ever. Especially when, as in his chilling new case, he has a personal score to settle.”
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“Deaver revs up the already supercharged tension by cramming all of the action in The Coffin Dancer into forty-eight hours.”
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“Lean and crisp…The plot twists and turns and leads, ultimately, to a shattering and heart-pounding climax that is worthy of such a tense and entertaining story.”
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“Revelations and reversals punctuate this thriller like a string of firecrackers…Superb plotting and brisk, no-nonsense prose.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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A USA Today bestseller
The Coffin Dancer Listener Reviews
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" Surprisingly well written with a complicated plot. "
— Stinasig, 2/11/2014 -
" Quick exciting read for airplane or beach. "
— Deborah, 2/6/2014 -
" Excellent Lincoln/Amelia Sachs mystery. Great for the CSI fans "
— Mary, 2/6/2014 -
" This is definitely one of my favorite Deaver books so far. My heart rate actually picked up on some parts as I was drawn in so deeply by the story. I highly recommend this adventure! "
— Jenny, 2/5/2014 -
" I am definitely following this series... Such intricate forensic work...!! "
— Arpita, 2/1/2014 -
" Excellent follow up to The Bone Collecter. Couldn't stop reading it, which is a quality I look for. A challenge to figure out (guarantee you won't) and a top piece of work on Jeffery Deaver's part. "
— Tim, 1/21/2014 -
" My first experience with Lincoln Rhyme. Started off boring, became engaged when killer was narrating. Ridiculous twists pretty much ruined any good will I had toward book. Will try another to see if series gets better. "
— Jon, 1/13/2014 -
" As usual a great book by Deaver. I have read quite a few of his and enjoyed all of them. I'm going back and reading them in order and picking up the ones that I've missed. After I get done I'll have to decide which one is my favorite. "
— Karendenice, 1/9/2014 -
" There were a few things that Deaver spent too much time on. A flight taking off, the background of Percey & Ed, but in the end it doesn't matter. The twist was great, out of left field. "
— Kari, 1/7/2014 -
" A stunning read.. pacy crime thriller.. "
— Rupesh, 12/27/2013 -
" I think I really adored this book for keeping me guessing and then pulling the rug out from under my feet every time I thought I had caught on to anything. "
— Vasare, 11/19/2013 -
" My husband listened to these books on tapes and got me addicted. I actually enjoyed this book more than the Bone Collector. I keep hoping Hollywood will make this into a movie as well. The series keeps you on the edge of your seat. "
— Cari, 11/13/2013 -
" Per quanto mi riguarda, il miglior libro di Deaver che abbia mai letto. "
— Nae, 10/25/2013 -
" I am having a heck of a time getting into this....only 14% read and its been two weeks. "
— Linda, 10/24/2013 -
" Wow, you don't know who is really the killer til nearly the very end! great page turner! "
— Lbd, 10/20/2013 -
" And they keep getting better... "
— Jennifer, 10/15/2013 -
" This author is my secret addiction (I guess not so secret anymore!). His books are so scary and so addictive. I have read them all! "
— Angie, 7/11/2013 -
" good book but slow to start with but in the end good "
— Lorraine, 5/30/2013 -
" Sharp and gripping with a fabulous twist in the tale. "
— Avishek, 5/6/2013 -
" Excellent Sequel to The Bone Collector. A brisk read with plenty of plot twists and all the forensics you could want. White knuckle last 1/3 of this book. Very good read. "
— Robert, 4/22/2013 -
" So many twists I am still trying to figure it out! "
— Chris, 3/21/2013 -
" Lincoln Rhyme and his co-hort are delightful! Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller! "
— Becky, 2/16/2013 -
" Once again, Deaver keeps me entertained up to the very last page. Very good at keeping me guessing. "
— Ann, 12/13/2012 -
" I like the Lincoln Rhymes books. Great mysteries. Good read! "
— Janai, 7/26/2011 -
" Excellent follow up to The Bone Collecter. Couldn't stop reading it, which is a quality I look for. A challenge to figure out (guarantee you won't) and a top piece of work on Jeffery Deaver's part. "
— Tim, 5/22/2011 -
" ...if you love crime and suspense - Jeffery Deaver is definitely your man!! Loveed it!!Very hard to put down and extremly informative as well "
— The, 5/15/2011 -
" This book is fantastic! A must read. "
— Jennifer, 3/28/2011 -
" Good book, poor ending. Jeffery could stop with his manner of continuing stories after mystery is solved. "
— Dawid, 3/26/2011 -
" If you like psychological thrillers, you will love this book, what a ride! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it kept me guessing the whole time, and then at the end it was something I never would have guessed anyway. Rarely books give me a surprise like this, I highly recommend it. "
— Patricia, 3/22/2011 -
" A great who-done-it. A bit like James Patterson with more substance... "
— Cristine, 2/16/2011 -
" Better than the first - the plot was excellent, as were the twists towards the end. This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. "
— Cyneva, 1/22/2011 -
" So many twists I am still trying to figure it out! "
— Chris, 12/21/2010 -
" This is one of the best books i have ever read. great twists and turns along with great characters. Highly recommended. Never underestimate quadriplegic Lincoln Rhyme! "
— Blake, 12/15/2010 -
" Like most Jeffrey Deaver books, the entire book is awesome until the end, which sucks. Worth the read though. "
— Kelly, 12/1/2010
About Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages. His novels have won the Nero Wolfe Award, three Ellery Queen Readers’ Awards, a British Thumping Good Read Award, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and Short Story Dagger awards from the British Crime Writers’ Association. A former journalist, folksinger, and attorney, he was born outside of Chicago and has a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Fordham University.
About Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna is a versatile, seasoned actor on both stage and screen. He first garnered national prominence for his work with writer-director David Mamet, earning a Tony Award for Glengarry Glen Ross in 1983. His name has become synonymous with Robert B. Parker’s Spenser since he has narrated the entire series.