The Burning Wire

'Terrific thriller which packs a tight, cunningly complex plot. . . reminds me of a timer ticking down to 0 on a bomb ready to explode. The author steadily and expertly ratchets up the suspense and doesn't let up on the gas pedal, much like tightening the grip on zip ties. This novel pulls the reader in from the first page' Reader review

'Oh my! By the time you come to the ninth novel in the series, you would think that you know all of the author's tricks, right? In my case the answer is a resounding "No!". . . The story has a twist, then another, then another that turns the whole story around' Reader review

'Offers everything you ever wanted in an amazing detective story: unexpected plot twists, imminent death, surprising evidence, a great mind at work, threats, you name it, it's there' Reader review

Lincoln Rhyme must contend with a new killer and an old nemesis. . .

New York City is being held to ransom. Manhattan's electricity grid is being used to murder people. . . and more attacks are planned.

While the FBI and Homeland Security struggle to determine who's behind the carnage, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachsrace to decode the forensics in order to prevent the next assault.

But all is not what it seems. Lincoln Rhyme soon finds he's up against a merciless killer with a unique weapon - one that can be found in everyone's home and office.

What's more, one of the few criminals to have ever slipped Rhyme's net is back in operation. Working in Mexico, the deadly assassin known as The Watchmaker has set his murderous sights on more innocent victims, whose identities are as yet unknown. . .

Lincoln Rhyme must race against the clock, juggling the two investigations, as they hurtle headlong toward their deadly outcomes.

Everyone is gripped by The Burning Wire:

'Great Novel. . . you will love this book. . . The perp is a worthy surprise, after several misdirects. . . But the best part is the postscript. Read the book to find out why.
A+++ Bravo! ! ! ' Reader review

'Another brilliant and breathtaking thriller from Jeffery Deaver' Reader review

'I was held in captivating suspense through the entire book!' Reader review

'Jeffrey Deaver at his best! Had me from beginning to end! ' Reader review

'The best psychological thriller writer around' The Times