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The Coffin Dancer (Paperback)

by Jeffery Deaver (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; 2 edition (5 Nov 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340712511
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340712511
  • Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.1 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,505 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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‘A terrific, high-paced thriller'

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will not guess the end, 18 Sep 2000
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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

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best thrillers that I have ever read., 28 Nov 1999
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly gripping with lots of exciting twists, 20 Jul 2000
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars great twist at the end
the follow lincoln ryhme novel to the bone collcetor and it is just as thrilling. great final twist at the end and you dont even see it coming so i wasnt sure i had read it rite... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lindymck

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Excellent Thriller
This is a great read, highly recommended. Twists and turns all the way. The Coffin Dancer returns to take a hit on witnesses to an apparent crime and its Lincoln Rhyme's... Read more
Published 15 months ago by booklover

5.0 out of 5 stars Second only to The Cold Moon.
This is the second in the Rhyme series and after reading all seven I would say this is the second best one afer the simply breathtaking Cold Moon. But what a runner up! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. P. M. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Crime Thriller
This is the second of the Lincoln Rhyme series by Deaver that I have read and I'm looking forward to more. The Coffin Dancer is an extremely dangerous hit man. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Scottish Dave

4.0 out of 5 stars Deceptive crime thriller
I did not bother to read 'the bone collector' and this was the first Lincoln Ryhme that I have read. Read more
Published on 10 April 2007 by Clive

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Deaver Winner
The Coffin Dancer is the most recent Jeffery Deaver book I have read. Having previously read The Twelfth Card I have quickly become a fan of Deaver and his NYPD detectives Lincoln... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2006 by Christopher Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best novels out there!
Having seen 'the Bone Collector' movie, I haven't been interested in Jeffery Deaver's works up until now. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2006 by S. Mazumder

5.0 out of 5 stars SURELY THIS COULD BE THE GREATEST THRILLER EVER
Wow with a great start in a doomed aircraft, and csi investigations that defies suspense, a criminal genius that is beyond compare, think Hannibal only 10 times worse, great... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2005 by D. Newstead

5.0 out of 5 stars Give me more
First off, this was my first Jefrey Deaver novel, but certainly not my last. Picked up "Coffin Dancer" and couldn't put it down! Read more
Published on 16 April 2003 by davrob68

5.0 out of 5 stars Catching The Dancer
"The Bone Collector" is a fine book and our intoduction to both paralyzed Detective Lincoln Rhyme and his pupil in 'scene of the crime' police work Detective Amelia Sachs. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2003

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