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

I thought the last Lincoln Rhyme novel was very average so I thought I would give Deaver one more try. After reading "The Broken Window", I think I'm done.

Rhyme was his usual, cranky self. He directs investigative traffic form his "Fortress of Solitude" that is probably better equipped as a crime lab than most major city police departments. His foil, Amelia Sachs, contiunes her role as a super cop and still has time to mentor a young woman through the trials and tribulations of having an affair with a married man. This was totally unecessary and bogged down a story about information gathering that is timely and topical in today's world. The best part of the book was the back story about Rhyme's relationship with his cousin (who, coincidently, is framed for a murder he did not commit) and how he grew up to be the man he is today. This was far more interesting than the rather routine police procedural Deaver presents.

I know I will be in the minority on this one but different opinions are what make the world go round. What was original with Rhyme and Sachs has become tedious to me. There are other protagonist's that are far more interesting than Rhyme and Sachs. Unless Deaver changes it up, he will have lost this reader for sure.

Mr. Deaver has once again given us a great story featuring Lincoln, Amelia, and the gang. Whether you are an established fan, or this is your first Lincoln Rhyme novel, I am sure you will find it enjoyable and entertaining. And you might even learn a thing or two, also! That is one of best things about this series from the author.

And, without giving away too much of the story, I do want to thank the author for allowing Pulaski to make an appearance in the next book. I really like that rookie!

Enjoy, everyone!

Another enjoyable lincoln rhyme novel. I read the book in two days, could't put it down.

Written in a style similar to The Bone Collector (one of Deaver's more successful novels). The pace is fast moving, keeps the reader guessing, and incorporates today's electronically linked world into the story telling.

Good reading (or listening-CD),is light enough, yet absorbing enough to take your mind off of your problems.

One of the best novels that I have listened to this year and perhaps the best Lincoln Rhyme mystery to date.