HisThe Bodies Left Behindwas named Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association, and his Lincoln Rhyme thrillerThe Broken Windowand a stand-alone,Edge, were also nominated for that prize.The Garden of Beastswon the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers Association in England. He’s also been nominated for eight Edgar Awards by the MWA. V New Yorku řádí šílenec zvaný Zámečník, který překonává i ty nejsložitější zámky a bezpečností opatření. Zaměřuje se na osamělé ženy, kterým v bytě ukradne nože a spodní prádlo a nechá jim tam konkrétní stránku z bulvárních novin Daily Herald. Podaří se ho Lincolnu Rhymovi a newyorské policii dopadnout, když po sobě nezanechává skoro žádné stopy? Quella del “Fabbro”, uno psicopatico che si intrufola, di notte, nelle case di donne sole e si limita a spostare degli oggetti e a lasciare un segno del suo passaggio. Un visitatore notturno, disturbato e pericoloso, capace di scassinare qualsiasi serratura e dunque di entrare dove vuole. Quando la faccenda di tinge di rosso, si fa ancora più seria. E Amelia e Rhyme, ormai sposati, ci si buttano a capofitto, nonostante le restrizioni giunte dall' “alto” che vorrebbero allontanare lui, a causa dell’errore giudiziario in un altro caso parallelo che lo ha visto protagonista.

I've read and loved every single book featuring criminalist Lincoln Rhyme (this is the 15th), and I'm pretty sure of one thing: I probably wouldn't like him a lot - he's more than a little bit on the arrogant side. That said, there's no one I'd rather have investigating a case in which I'm an innocent suspect than the master of evidence. This book did nothing to change that opinion and maybe enhanced it given the restraints that are placed on him and his team of experts. Books starring Lincoln Rhyme are always very enjoyable, and this one is no exception. The story is well thought out, the plots are multiple and well intertwined, the protagonists are well defined and the writing style is fluid and suitable for the context.

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Well worth the wait, the latest Lincoln Rhyme novel has all the trademark elements. Generous dollops of science, a fascinating touch of genius, and a twisty tale fit to boggle the mind! The best part about this series is that the science is so inevitable that apprehending the perpetrator seems only a matter of time because try as they might, they cannot leave a crime scene without some tell-tale evidence of their having been there. And with a genius like Lincoln Rhyme analyzing their traces, connections to their hideouts or their future plans become easily evident. The science is there for all to see, but only Rhyme connects the dots and draws the conclusions lesser investigators struggle to even imagine. To ale není jediný problém Lincolna Rhyma. Byl to právě on, respektive důkaz, který objevil, kdo dostal před soud obávaného gangstera Viktora Buryaka. Jenže to bylo taky Lincolnovo svědectví, které nakonec způsobilo, že byl Buryak zproštěn viny a propuštěn. A ten se teď chce pomstít… A právě kvůli Buryakově případu je uprostřed vyšetřování Rhyme zbaven své pozice konzultanta newyorské policie. A šance na dopadení Zámečníka se zdá nulová.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Harper Collins for supplying an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. The most richly accomplished of the brothers’ pairings to date—and given Connelly’s high standards, that’s saying a lot. Both plots become very twisted. At the conclusion you end up someplace you never you would go. The ending is such a surprise, I am usually able to come up with a prediction that’s at least close. I was no where near the mark on this one.As this was my first of the Rhyme series, I can't commented much on the central characterization (their flex and growth) but to look personally into this standalone, I am pretty much invested with Rhyme's character. Brilliant and tough despite his inability, love his way in presenting the crime analysis, intriguing forensic details, also his relation with both Sachs and other detectives were quite admirable too. Bit stirring conspiracy on political matters which did not excite me that much; same ol' bureaucracy and procedural related. Though the ending was expected I still love how Rhyme unravel the truth and way of him dealing with the system so it'll still profited him and the team; "If you want it, we'll make it work." I hope Spencer would join them in next book (if any)!