The Broken Window: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme)

A great page turner from Deaver. Not as formulaic as some of his past Rhyme books - I hate that it took a real life identity theft to spark his creativity. A bit paranoia-inducing (I did re-check my credit report), but quite entertaining!

I liked this one a lot. Not my favorite, I think my fav is one of the first Lincoln Rhyme novel ( Bones) but this one rates right up there. For the most part Jeffery Deaver writes really good mysteries with unusual twists that keep you really interested, and this one fit the bill. If your a fan this one is a don't miss, if you have not read one of these books maybe this is the time to start. It is a good read whether on the beach or in the car.

This latest Lincoln Rhyme mystery has him chasing an intriguing criminal who uses data mining to change people's identities and backgrounds much less rob, rape and murder his victims. With his paramour and partner, Amelia Sachs, along with the rest of his partners, Lincoln has to accept some of today's computer and data-gathering techniques.

The trail leads to the largest and most successful data-gathering company, Strategic Systems Datacorp, which has amassed individual profiles on hundreds of millions of persons in the United States and overseas. This information furnishes the culprit with all kinds of knowledge to enable him to plan and execute his c rimes, including one against Lincoln's cousin, who is accused of murder.

Written with Deaver's accustomed meticulous detail, with the usual twists to keep the reader turning pages, the novel is well up there with the best of the series. Too bad we'll have to wait two years before the next one. But that's OK, the author plans to have us reading the next in the Kathryn Dance series next year, as well as a standalone--a possible new series-due out in November of `08. They too should be well worth looking forward to. Recommended.

So glad to read this novel! Once again, Deaver has brought us a thriller worthy of the characters he created. Very interesting story that included a lot of information about identity theft and data mining and gives a person a lot to think about in regard to how much information someone could possibly have on you with all the computer generated files that private companies are beginning to amass. Quite scary really. Especially what someone in possession of that info could do. As they said,
"Knowledge is power." I gave it a 4 which is the highest rating I usually give a thriller. I possibly would have given it more except for some annoying distractions in the book and some petty stuff. I wasn't interested in the England side story nor do I like those lists written down in the book. I know I'm in the minority probably over that one. Another wish of mine is that Deaver would make more effort to detail the nature of Rhyme and Sach's relationship and private personal interaction with each other. Highly recommend!!

Deaver does it again! I haven't read one bad Lincoln Rhyme novel, and this one fulfills all my expectations. Twists, turns, plot changes, several possibilites for the killer--Lincoln and Amanda are like Alice down the rabbit hole in this one. The reader never knows what to expect--I like that. My favorites about a Lincoln Rhyme novel: the forensics and the relationships all these characters have with this old curmudgeon who always turns out to be a softie at heart.