About the book
Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics — until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City’s past — and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won’t stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.
Reviewed by Milford Mondays Reading Group:
Some were annoyed with the American slang and copious forensic jargon. Others found it well written and compelling, despite the gory passages.
Star rating: ***
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Review by Milford-on-Sea U3A Group
Gruesome but compelling. An unexpected ending…I couldn’t bear to read it.
Star rating: None given
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Review by Reading Circuit
Gruesome, well written, gratuitous, abbreviations slightly annoying.
Star rating **
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