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In his classic thriller The Bone Collector, Jeffery Deaver introduced readers to Lincoln Rhyme-the nation's most renowned investigator and forensic detective.
Now, a new killer is on the loose: a criminal inspired by the Bone Collector. And Rhyme must untangle the twisted web of clues before the killer targets more victims-or Rhyme himself.
The killer's methods are terrifying. He stalks the basements and underground passageways of New York City. He tattoos his victims' flesh with cryptic messages, using a tattoo gun loaded with poison, resulting in an agonizing, painful death.
When a connection is made to the Bone Collector-the serial killer who terrorized New York more than a decade ago-Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are immediately drawn into the case.
Rhyme, Sachs, and the NYPD must race against time to answer the many questions the investigation uncovers: Whom will the killer attack next? What is the message behind the victims' tattoos? Does the killer's own inking--a fanged centipede sporting a woman's face--hold any significance? And what is his ultimate mission?
As time runs out, Rhyme discovers that the past has returned to haunt him in the most troubling way imaginable...
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“Lincoln Rhyme, Deaver’squadriplegic detective, returns to track down a killer with a fascination forskin. Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, this audiobook has all the twists andsurprises typical of the series, and Ballerini carries listeners from start tofinish, maintaining a steady pace. The core cast, both the familiar leadcharacters and the new ones, are brought masterfully to life through subtle andeffective portrayals. Character differentiation helps the listener follow thedialogue and keep on track with the plot as it weaves its intricate path. Ballerinidraws out the tension, giving fuel to the listener’s imagination. His seeminglyeffortless delivery is ideally suited to a story that centers on a highlyintroverted hero.”
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“For those who have never read a Deaver book this is definitely the time to start. Once you are hooked you will find yourself searching for everything he has written in the past, and that is plenty. He is one of the premiere writers of mysteries and each and every one of his books is a reading pleasure from beginning to end. So get a copy of The Skin Collector and settle yourself in for hours of reading satisfaction.”
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“Deaver’s ability to tell the reader everything and still manipulate the story with diabolical twists is the sign of a master at work. Readers unfamiliar with Lincoln Rhyme will find a detective that rivals Sherlock Holmes, and fans will enjoy the familial and reflective aspects of previous cases.”
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"[A] page-turner full of Deaver’s signature moves: frantic pacing, forensic minutiae, blindsides, gotchas and hairpin plot turns…a true return to classic form for Deaver.”
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"‘Deavotees’ will expect and gratefully receive the many twists and sudden turns…No one is better at narrative misdirection. Just at the point you think ‘That’s impossible,’ Deaver demonstrates the exact opposite…Once again the depth of his research and characterization has created a superb example of modern American Gothic.”
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“Like all of his books, the storytelling is intricately plotted, with plenty of feints, misdirections, and endgame twists to keep the reader guessing.”
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“Jeffery Deaver has brought a unique voice to the thriller genre, mixing high energy action into novels about a brilliant criminalist…Lincoln Rhyme has become one of the genre’s most iconic characters.”
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“Outstanding…the end game remains in doubt to the end. Deaver proves himself a grand master of the genre as each surprise leads to an even bigger surprise, like a series of reverse Russian nesting dolls.”
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“Once again, master thriller writer Deaver delivers a heart-pounding read as Lincoln Rhyme matches wits with another diabolical killer. Rhyme continues to astound with his lightning-quick recall of the technical minutiae of trace evidence. A few more layers are added to the already complex characters of Rhyme and Sachs and their relationship.”
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“Another suspenseful and twist-filled entry in this always-exciting series.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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An iTunes Top Seller
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One of Barnes & Noble's Biggest Books for May 2014
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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 Edoardo Ballerini
Edoardo Ballerini, an American actor, director, film producer, and multiaward–winning narrator. He has won several Audie Awards for best narration, including for 2019’s Best Male Narrator of the Year. He was named by Booklist as winner of their 2023 Voice of Choice Award, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, from classics to modern masters, from bestsellers to the inspirational, from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners to spine-tingling series, and much more. In television and film, he is best known for his roles in A Murder at the End of the World, The Sopranos, 24, I Shot Andy Warhol, Dinner Rush, and Romeo Must Die. He is also trained in theater and continues to do much work on stage.