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The Burning Wire (Lincoln Rhyme Novels) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Jeffery Deaver , Dennis Boutsikaris
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Jun 2010 Lincoln Rhyme Novels
New York is being held to ransom. Manhattan's electricity grid has been the victim of a horrific attack . . . and more are planned.

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

But all is not what it seems. Electricity can be as lethal as it is vital, and 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.

And in the meantime, one of the few criminals to have ever slipped Rhyme's net is under surveillance in Mexico. The deadly assassin known as the Watchmaker has set his murderous sights on innocent victims, whose identity is as yet unknown . . .

Lincoln Rhyme must race against the clock, juggling the two investigations, as they hurtle headlong toward their deadly outcomes.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Abridged edition (Jun 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1442304200
  • ISBN-13: 978-1442304208
  • Product Dimensions: 15 x 13.5 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,227,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jeffery Deaver is still top of the tree, as his new novel, The Burning Wire, pleasurably reaffirms. Deaver remains as adept at keeping our pulses at an accelerated rate with quite as much assurance as he demonstrated in his earlier books (and his grand tally of novels is approaching thirty). The new book carefully and skilfully puts into place all the touches that have made the Lincoln Rhyme series so popular, and Deaver ensures his narrative is au fait with technology (always a strong suit of his books – there’s a lot of it in this one, be warned).

The citizens of New York are under attack, with the electricity grid being controlled to grim criminal ends. Hideous, electricity-induced death is raining down, and the natural assumption is that it is the work of terrorists. The CIA and the FBI are pursuing this avenue, but quadriplegic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme (Deaver’s long-term protagonist) is studying the forensic evidence, helped (as usual) by the resourceful Amelia Sachs and a talented team (among its number, FBI agent Fred Dellray). The attacks, Rhyme realises, are not terror-inspired, but the work of a brilliant criminal, whose manipulation of electricity in all its forms will give Rhyme and his co. their biggest ever headache.

Storytelling of a compelling order is the name of the game here, with suspenseful revelations hitting the reader at calculated intervals. And along with the crack use of narrative technique, there's the usual on-the-hoof, economical characterisation for Lincoln Rhyme and his team; just enough to make us think this is not somewhere we’ve been before.

Jeffery Deaver has spread his non-Rhyme wings before with his Kathryn Dance books, but the author has now signed on to continue Ian Fleming’s durable James Bond franchise. His Bond book is currently labelled Project X, but until it appears, The Burning Wire reminds us that the author is one of the surest scribes in the thriller field. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Another corker . . . precision-engineered to keep the reader turning the pages without a hitch (Evening Standard on THE BROKEN WINDOW)

One of the great detective teams of contemporary crime fiction come storming back . . . Deaver never disappoints, and this novel shines (Mark Timlin in Independent on Sunday on THE BROKEN WINDOW)

The best psychological thriller writer around (The Times)

The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. (Daily Telegraph) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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55 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Deaver classic 6 July 2010
Format:Paperback
As soon as I see a Jeffery Deaver book i have to have it, and fortunately for my addiction I have to fly alot and so get to buy the airport exclusives.

The Burning Wire is another part of the Lincoln Rhyme series - mixing together an old story of the watchmaker and also kathryn Dance. The story itself is rather different to the usual murder mystery, and the subject of electricity and how deadly it can be is just a fascinating thing to leaen about at the same time as keeping the story suspenseful and on edge.

It is written in true Deaver style, with the twists and turns happening a plenty.

For any Deaver fan, I would say that this does not disapoint in the slightest - and as for people who are new to Deaver - although you would probably be better off having read some of his earlier work to know the history and stories behind the characters, the book is still readable and enjoyable even if you havent done so - as Deaver manages to give enough detail without being repetitive for fans, or too light on the details for newbies.

As for the ending - if you see that one coming then you should be a writer yourself! (or at the very least a detective!)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Burning wire 22 Aug 2010
Format:Audio CD
I've been a Jeffrey Deaver fan for years; I particularly like the Lincoln Rhyme series. The idea of a paralysed man solving murders for his bedroom is far fetched. However Deaver's novels are written with a skill that makes it believable. Rhymes character, as a tetchy, frustrated, slightly intolerant criminal scientist is brilliant.
I will not spoil the story by referring to the plot, other to say twenty years ago it would have been ridiculous, the fact that it is possible adds to the pace of the book.
The book is, as with all Deaver's novels, good, well constructed and gallops along, with a brilliant twist in the tale.
I refer to the book, however this was an audio book, I feel I cannot give a review of the story without commenting on the reader. Kerry Shale is an excellent reader; the variety of tones, dialects and accents is superb. All in all a jolly good read (or listen)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Lacked Spark! 4 Jan 2011
By J.Flood
Format:Hardcover
Someone is using the electical grid system in New York to murder people. Lincoln Rhyme, along with the FBI, the NYPD, and Homeland Security are trying to track the killer down, before they strike again.

The Burning Wire gets off to a fast start, as a small urban power station is overloaded causing an arc flash to kill a passerby. The story is very exciting for the first 100 or so pages, and the characters of Rhyme, Sachs etc, are solid. However, as the story progressed I felt it became a bit 'bogged down'. Overall, it is not a bad thriller, but not one of the better ones in this series.
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2.0 out of 5 stars boring
I am halfway through and still persevering. I read everything of Jeffrey Deaver's but this is more like a text book on electrics (quite informative) than his normal gripping... Read more
Published 12 days ago by mouselegal
5.0 out of 5 stars Up to the usual standard from Jeffery Deaver
All your favourite investigators. The Watchmaker makes an appearance but I don't want to say too much and spoil the story
Published 28 days ago by Shelagh Read
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as ever
Just as good as always, keeping the reader on their toes well worth reading like all lincon rhyme novels recommended as alwaus
Published 1 month ago by Lottie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Clever
Great fan of Deaver. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, following Rhyme on another suspence adventure. Full of the usual twists and turns.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Jennifer Raw
5.0 out of 5 stars The burning wire
Another awesome book I just can't put Jeffery Deaver book down going to start reading his next book straight away
Published 2 months ago by D Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
As ever a brilliant story from beginning to end. The characters flow from one of Jeffrey's book to the next.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs C Dartnell
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
As usual, a very enjoyable read that keeps you turning the pages.
Looking forward to my next Jeffery Deaver read.
Published 3 months ago by S. Taylor
2.0 out of 5 stars THIS WILL OVERLOAD YOUR BRAIN CIRCUITS
If a fast moving, exciting suspense thriller is what you're seeking, steer clear of Jeffrey Deaver's latest offering THE BURNING WIRE. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Red Rock Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel
Had me reading late into the night when I should have been sleeping! A great story and to be recommended.
Published 5 months ago by nigelh
5.0 out of 5 stars The burning wire
Another enjoyable read from jefferery deaver - typical Lincoln rhyme story with a twist at the end!! Good character development also!!
Published 6 months ago by Ruskyroo
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