- Hardcover: 390 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; First Printing edition (7 May 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340712503
- ISBN-13: 978-0340712504
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 678,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This return engagement for quadriplegic criminologist Lincoln Rhyme is strong on forensic details as he tracks an elusive assassin known only by the tattoo that gives this fast-paced thriller its title.
Three witnesses to a murder could put a millionaire arms dealer behind bars for good. When one of them, the co-owner of Hudson Air, is blown up in a plane bombing with the Dancer's fingerprints all over it, the FBI takes the other witnesses into protective custody. Only Rhyme can decipher a crime scene, read the residue of a bombing or identify a handful of dirt well enough to keep up with the killer. Helped by Amelia Sachs, his brilliant and able-bodied assistant, Rhyme traces the Dancer through Manhattan streets, airports and subways. The psychological tension builds rapidly from page one all the way through to the stunning and unexpected denouement. At the same time, Jeffery Deaver slowly develops the against-all-odds love affair between Rhyme and Sachs. Fans of Patricia Cornwell and others in the growing subgenre of forensic thrillers will find a lot to enjoy in Deaver's latest. --Jane Adams --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'Deaver is just as cunning and deceptive as his killer; don’t assume he’s run out of tricks until you’ve run out of pages' (Publishers Weekly )
‘A terrific, high-paced thriller’ (Wales on Sunday )
'Wake up Scarpetta fans, Lincoln Rhyme is here to blast you out of your stupor' (Entertainment Weekly ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
‘A terrific, high-paced thriller’ (Wales on Sunday )
'Wake up Scarpetta fans, Lincoln Rhyme is here to blast you out of your stupor' (Entertainment Weekly ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my second Jeffery Deaver book , having read "The Bone Collector" . Yet again I was gripped and could not book the book down. Surely another film in the making.
I knew after The Bone Collector I was in for an ending with a twist and yet I was still surprised. Am now about to start A Maiden's Grave Can't wait
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This second Lincoln Rhyme story from Jeffery Deaver is even more gripping than his first, "The Bone Collector". Like it's predecessor it's one of those books that you just can't put down. Just when you think you've figured something out there's another twist to the story and you just keep on reading. If you don't mind finding your book lying on your bedroom floor in the morning because you've desperately tried to stay awake to read just a few more pages the night before, then "The Coffin Dancer" is for you. Apart from being a fascinating insight into the world of forensic science, you really feel that you are there with the characters, trying to figure out the killer's next move. I would offer one piece of advice however. Don't read this book before you've read "The Bone Collector" as you will miss some of the essential background to the characters that you will need to enjoy "The Coffin Dancer" to the full. Congratulations to Jeffery Deaver. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is no doubt that I am quite a fan of the forensic crime thriller type of books, but despite that, this is the first Jeffrey Deaver that I have actually read. I thought it was fantastic. The plot was far more interesting and clever and had a lot more twists and turns along the way to keep you guessing than most of the other books of the same genre that I have read.
I think that it is incredibly difficult for a book like this to get every single aspect perfect. Certain imperfections have to be expected, and the way Percy wanted to take things into her own hands as opposed to having the police assist, was a little unrealistic. This minor issue however, did not detract from the quality of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book. It kept me firmly in it's grasp throughout the whole story, and I can't wait to read some more Jeffrey Deaver.
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This book has the same appeal as others by this author.
Each chapter holds the reader in suspense until the last paragraph. Read more
Each chapter holds the reader in suspense until the last paragraph. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Guy Belmont
Very disappointed
I read the Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver when it was first published a number of years ago and, having read all of his subsequent novels in the Lincoln Rhyme series, I still... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Alibop
Excellent condition, speedy delivery
What a gripping book! I'm new to Deaver but I'll certainly be buying more of his books if this is anything to go by. Edge of your seat stuff!
Published 1 month ago by Jonesey
Don't bother.
Formulaic tosh! But the worst part is the fantasy forensics........come on, Deaver, get real! I've given it one star because that's the Amazon system, but given a choice, it would... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hooky
Brilliant and even better than the superb Bone Collector
I have just finished this book and am itching to start the Empty Chair. This was fantastic. Right from the first chapter we are hauld into another investigation which seems... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trickle Tree
The Coffin Dancer
I've read 6 of the books from the Lincoln Rhyme series so far and 'The Coffin Dancer' is still my favourite. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Duane
An early Rhyme.
A hitman, known as the Coffin Dancer, is on the loose in New York. His target is Percey Clay, pilot and co-owner of the Hudson Air Company, who has witnessed sometheing, that... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J.Flood
Could there be a sillier book?
Oh my goodness, could there ever be a dafter book?
Here we see Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs try and track down an assassin-cum-psychopath (called The Coffin Dancer) so... Read more
Here we see Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs try and track down an assassin-cum-psychopath (called The Coffin Dancer) so... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Bowen
Jeffery Deaver - The Coffin Dancer
And so here we are again, we're joined by quadraplegic ex-detective Lincoln Rhyme and his protogee Amelia Sachs. Read more
Published 23 months ago by molko
Exciting but ludicrous
There's no doubting that it's a exciting page turner but the plot is full of holes and the denouement is nothing short of ludicrous. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Nick
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