Jeffery Deaver signs THE BURNING WIRE

Lincoln Rhyme is fighting criminals in two cities. The Watchmaker has been spotted in Mexico and Rhyme desperately needs to capture the man who once eluded him. On Rhyme’s home turf, a city bus is incinerated and one man killed by an invisible and deadly force. Someone is using electricity to make a point and the forensic criminologist eagerly joins the chase. With Amelia Sachs and Ron Pulaski investigating the crime scenes and FBI agent Fred Delray undercover tapping his confidential sources, Rhyme attempts to profile and second guess the perpetrator. As the attacks escalate, the death toll rises, and demand letters appear, and Rhyme begins to suffer as his health is compromised by long hours and an ever-increasing workload.
Jeffery Deaver writes the best thrillers on the market. He twists and manipulates the story line making second guessing impossible. Every time this reader thinks the suspect is obvious, Deaver presents new information and shakes the foundations the theory is built upon. While all clues and information are fairly presented, I am never able to solve his puzzles. That fact alone makes the man my favorite author. His plots are a roller coaster ride and his characters frequently place themselves in danger to protect citizens. Because Deaver’s characters are old friends that I know and love, I read each new book with a low level of panic. This book is at the top of my list for action, terror, and unexpected twists. After a frantic chase and unexpected results, the final chapter is one of the most uplifting endings I have ever encountered. While I cannot wait for my next encounter with Lincoln Rhyme and his entourage, I was excited and delighted with the final words in this novel.
Meet Jeff at MG on June 25.
-- Guest Reviewer Sandra Hale