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Stone Monkey (Abridged): A Lincoln Rhyme Novel Audiobook
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A famed criminologist, paralyzed from the neck down, Rhyme compensates for his physical disability with his brains -- and the arms and legs of his brilliant and beautiful protégé, Amelia Sachs.
The awe-inspiring duo returns in The Stone Monkey. Recruited to help the FBI and the Immigration and Naturalization Service perform the nearly impossible, Lincoln and Amelia track down a cargo ship headed for New York city carrying two dozen illegal chinese immigrants, as well as the notorious human smuggler and killer known as "the Ghost." But when the Ghost's capture goes disastrously wrong, Lincoln and Amelia find themselves in a race against time. They must stop him before he can track down and murder the two surviving families who have escaped from the ship and vanished deep into the labyrinthine world of New York City's chinatown.
Over the next harrowing forty-eight hours, the Ghost ruthlessly hunts for the families, while Rhyme struggles to find them before they die. Amelia pursues a very different kind of police work -- forming a connection with one of the immigrants that may have consequences going to the core of her relationship with her partner and lover, Lincoln Rhyme.
The Stone Monkey abounds with Deaver's famous trademarks: wholly unexpected plot twists, and breakneck pacing, reminding us once again why People hailed him as the "master of ticking-bomb suspense" and Publishers Weekly called him the "most clever plotter on the planet."
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"This was my second Lincoln Rhyme book and I liked it quite a bit. A solid plot, good twists, and excellent characters made this book rather enjoyable. The real scene stealer in this novel was the character of Sonny Lee. He is Chinese, witty, smart, and is almost the star of the book (especially considering that it is suppose to be a 'Lincoln Rhyme' novel). However, Rhyme and Amelia are just as good as I remember them from 'The Vanished Man', both heavy thinkers who will do everything possible to solve a crime. This time they are matching wits against the Ghost a Chinese snake-head, someone who charges huge fees to people looking to be smuggled into America. When this latest group of Chinese refugees find their boat sunk and the Ghost ruthlessly tracking them down to kill off the survivors. The Ghost is a pretty decent villain too, not a total monster (based on backstory) but someone driven just far enough over the edge. A gripping story."
— Jeff (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Deaver’s labyrinthine plots are astonishing.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Rock-solid suspense.”
— People -
“Deaver can give the reader whiplash with his twists and turns.”
— San Jose Mercury News -
“Intricate plotting, plenty of surprising twists, and breakneck pacing. This is a real standout from a writer whose previous thrillers have earned him a solid following among mystery fans.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Monkey see, monkey do…and this monkey did the best so far.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A page-turner.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Stone Monkey Listener Reviews
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" Another great Deaver book. The only small complaint is sometimes I think the end is a little drawn out. BUT there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested and with each book I am learning things...Can not ask for more than that!!! "
— Arwen, 2/20/2014 -
" Way more detail than I care for, but the story is interesting and engrossing. "
— Kathy, 2/7/2014 -
" this one really moved...just when you think you have it figured out... "
— Christa, 1/31/2014 -
" I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. "
— Cindee, 1/31/2014 -
" Not bad, but, in my opinion, the weakest of the Rhyme series. "
— James, 1/30/2014 -
" Like Jeffrey Deaver's mysteries. He always adds an unexpected twist to his stories. "
— Brenda, 1/29/2014 -
" This is another fast paced mystery with Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs helping the FBI and INS chase a human smuggler who ties up loose ends by killing the witnesses. Very fast paced with twists and turns along the way. "
— Arlene, 1/28/2014 -
" I've read almost all the Lincoln Rhyme books and I liked them all. "
— Luckngrace, 1/11/2014 -
" This was re-read. Deaver, and especially those with Lincoln Rhyme, is a favorite. Even though this was a re-read, it's so complex that I'd forgotten 3 of the twists at the end. Learned lots about human smuggling and some general Chinese culture. "
— Mhd, 1/1/2014 -
" loved it! great twists and turns, great characters and development "
— Cheryl, 12/29/2013 -
" A great beach read... "
— Gina, 12/4/2013 -
" It was a decent book but the plot seemed slow to develop. "
— Thomas, 11/30/2013 -
" Good read. Didn't see the twist at the end. "
— Carol, 11/26/2013 -
" Another great rhyme and Sachs book. Great mystery. "
— Michele, 11/8/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this. There are so many twists and turns in his books! "
— Allison, 10/19/2013 -
" Best Rhyme book of the series so far. great plot and twists - would give 6 stars if i could "
— Kylie, 8/11/2013 -
" This story would make a great movie. "
— Harold, 7/4/2013 -
" I have read other Lincoln Rhyme novels and the all have been spell binding "
— Delaine, 5/4/2013 -
" Deaver is excellent. He's compulsively readable and consistant. "
— Jill, 3/9/2013 -
" One of the things I like about the Lincoln Rhyme books is how I always end up learning a lot about a subject I didn't previously know much about---came away with a better understanding of Chinese illegal immigration. "
— Amy, 8/22/2012 -
" I like Deaver's stuff most times. Unfortunately, this one doesn't stand out as good or bad. Forgettable. "
— Mike, 6/16/2012 -
" sad story with the death of li but a satisfactory ending with the baddy get his just deserts. "
— Paula, 5/30/2012 -
" Entertaining and engaging enough to meet my pleasure reading needs. "
— David, 2/7/2012 -
" An interesting and fast paced Deaver "
— Jennifer, 10/22/2011 -
" Very good read kept you thinking all the time would read again despite knowing what happens "
— Sonia, 8/15/2011 -
" This was the first Lincoln Rhyme book I read, and while I've forgotten some of the details, I remember enjoying the fast plot and twists and turns. I've read several more since then and really like the series. "
— Jo, 7/23/2011 -
" I actually did not like this story much. For some reason, it did not interest me much and I had a hard time getting through it. Quite disappointing for a Lincoln Rhyme story. "
— Mel, 5/20/2011 -
" Not bad. There were a few leaps of faith in here but overall I liked it. "
— Mark, 5/8/2011 -
" This is my all time favorite Deaver book. "
— Sherrie, 4/7/2011 -
" I generally like the Deaver Rhyme books, but this one could have been written with a lot less pages. Way to much detail - hard to stay awake. "
— Stu, 3/24/2011 -
" An excellent book! A favorite author as well as favorite series of mine. "
— Laurie, 3/1/2011 -
" Barring a couple interesting plot twists, the book was predictable and I couldn't stand the characters. Lincoln rhymes comes across as a less interesting, less intelligent House (antagonistic and narcissistic). "
— Stephen, 1/22/2011 -
" One of the things I like about the Lincoln Rhyme books is how I always end up learning a lot about a subject I didn't previously know much about---came away with a better understanding of Chinese illegal immigration. "
— Amy, 1/19/2011 -
" this is decent but the weakest of four books i've read by Deaver "
— Scott, 9/19/2010 -
" I think this is my favorite of the first four Lincoln Rhyme novels. The plot was interesting and the ending not so absurd as the others. "
— Marty, 9/18/2010 -
" This is my second Lincoln Rhyme novel, and it felt more like a potboiler than the last one I'd read, The Bone Collector. It was ok, but suffered a bit from 2 dimensional plot points, and expected plot twists. Seriously, the Chinese cop that pops up out of nowhere? "
— Tara, 9/3/2010 -
" One of my favorite Lincoln Rhyme Novels. "
— Rebekkila, 7/30/2010
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 Boyd Gaines
Boyd Gaines is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and an actor whose many film credits include Second Best, I’m Not Rappaport, Heartbreak Ridge, Fame, and Porky’s. He’s won two Tony Awards for performances in the The Heidi Chronicles and the musical She Loves Me. On television he has appeared in A Woman Called Jackie, A Son’s Promise, and in the popular series One Day at a Time.