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Summary: Another Lincoln Rhyme page-turner
Review: If you read "The Bone Collector", you'll be relieved that Deaver continues his streak f good fiction with the "The Coffin Dancer". Continuing to chronicle the exploits of Lincoln Rhyme and his beautiful assistant Sachs. Again they're chasing a creatively names villian (The Coffin Dancer).The Coffin Dancer is the name of a very cunning hit man; hired to kill three grand jury witnesses. In all of his career, he has left only one survivor, who was only able to describe a tatoo that was on his arm, that of Death dancing with a woman in front of a coffin (hence the name Coffin Dancer...creative huh?). With the first witness dies in a airplane explosion, a FBI agent missing, and the grand jury deadline only 45 hours away, Lincoln Rhyme and his croonies have to hustle to find the Dancer before its too late, for once hired, the Dancer never backs down. The body count in this one is high. The pace is intense, and the ever-changing narrative (from Rhyme to Sachs to the Dancer to the victims) keeps your mind whirling. I liked the twists and turns in the novel, it was like an elaborate chess game (actually a comparison mentioned in the book). There was a sometimes strained attempt to add personal information into the plot (Rhyme's romantic past doesn't fit with the storyline and where it's thrown in sounds cheesy and soap opera-ish). Overall though, the race to stop the Coffin Dancer kept me guessing, and the plot twist at the end made the book all the better.
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Summary: Rhyme doesn't whine as much
Review: In the sequel to The Bone Collector, quadriplegic forensic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme is on the trail of a killer in whom he has a very personal interest. A professional killer, the Coffin Dancer is named for his tattoo of the Grim Reaper dancing with a young woman with a coffin in the background. He has been hired to kill three witnesses before they can give testimony before the Grand Jury. The entire story takes place at breakneck speed over a 72 hour time span. Returning to aid Rhyme in the case is the beautiful former model, now NYPD detective, Amelia Sachs, who acts as Archie to Rhyme's Wolfe. After the first witness is killed when his plane is blown up, Rhyme unsuccesfully attempts to sequester the remaining two against their wills. In a psychological thriller where the moves of the Coffin Dancer and Rhyme are akin to a world class chess match, shocks abound. In a plane ride of your life and a double twisted ending, you will find yourself panting at the finish... and wishing for more. An absolute hot must read for the summer.
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Summary: A Determined Lincoln Rhyme Hunts A Mad Killer
Review: A plane explodes with Percy Clay's husband on board and a half million dollars in human organs. His killer is eliminating witnesses to a crime so they can't testify. Rhyme, the forensic quadriplegic, now has a complete crime lab, including a mass spectrometer, in his bedroom and Amelia working his crime scenes and, it seems, sharing his bed. In this fast paced thriller they are on the trail of a killer known as Coffin Dancer, a name given him, because of the tattoo a surviving victim has seen on his thigh, the Grim Reaper dancing with a woman in front of an open coffin. Percy is on his list and Rhyme is determined to keep her safe, but he's not above using her for bait. The Coffin Dancer is a hired killer whose only goal is to seek, find and kill. His motto, "delegate....isolate....eliminate." He has been killing for quite sometime with the precision of a mad genius. And he will keep at it is he's not stopped. In this book nobody is quite who them seem to be and the twists and turns will keep you guessing right up until the end. Reviewed by Vesta Irene
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Summary: The Best in the Series
Review: Though "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, "Coffin Dancer", the second entry in the series, may be the best. This is about the one killer that got away from Rhyme, the one that haunts him, known only as 'Coffin Dancer' for a tattoo of a woman dancing with the grim reaper in front of a casket. The 'Coffin Dancer' always brings death, a brilliant hitman who has returned after a long absence. The brilliant criminalist Rhyme must use Amelia as his legs once more in this complex and quick paced novel that deals with the changing relationship of Lincoln and Amelia, as jealousy over a connection Rhyme seems to have with an independent woman involved in the case causes her to confront her feelings for Rhyme and changes their relationship in a way only hinted at in "The Bone Collector". I won't give away any of the story on this one if you haven't read it. It is complex and twisting, moving at breakneck speed but with a true suprise near it's conclusion you won't see coming. It's just another marvelous read with the same great forensic police work adding to the excitment of the pursuit of a seasoned killer, before it's to late. Through the streets of New York, from airports to subways, Rhyme and Amelia must track 'The Dancer' before he slips through Rhyme's fingers once again. The familiar characters from "The Bone Collector" are back but not all of them may survive their last waltz with 'The Coffin Dancer'. This is a good one, full of atmosphere and a thrilling entry in the series. It also has a lot of character development as Rhyme and Amelia become even closer. This is a fine book and one you wont want to miss. Watch "The Bone Collector" on DVD and READ this one!
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Summary: Deaver Does It Again
Review: How can you NOT enjoy this book? IF you like forensic-style novels of suspense, HOW in the WORLD have you been sheltered from Jeffery Deaver for so long? His plotting is superb, the story is fantastic, and the clues used to catch the bad guy are good enough to make you wonder whether or not the story is based on a true story written by someone who actually lived it. I'm beginning to wonder about those who have reviewed this book who believe the story was predictable...if they are really that good at figuring out Deaver's story, maybe they should be WRITING suspense novels instead of reviewing them. Quite simply this book is entertaining and quite fun. Can't wait to read 'The Empty Chair'. Not only does Deaver have a STUDLY first name, he even SPELLS it right! (sorry, had to add that in case Jeff read's my review, and if so, HEY Pal!). Read this book and thank me later. Let me know what you think (rmgomske@lightcom.net).
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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: This is the first Deaver novel that I have read and I found it enjoyable. There were several suspenseful parts of this book and also some boring. Some areas dragged out longer then necessary so you lost the major page turner yearning.
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Summary: The Coffin Dancer
Review: The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver is a thrilling mystery book that takes place throughout New York. Some of the main settings are in Lincoln Rhyme's house and office, various safe houses and airplanes.
The Coffin Dancer is a story about a hitman who is hired to kill three people, all that stands in his way is the quick thinking Lincoln Rhyme and his very opinionated assistant Amelia Sachs. Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic, is very persistant in his detective work. Amelia Sachs repeatedly searches the crime scenes for evidence in place of Rhyme.
I think this book is written for teens and up, people who can keep track of many things, and who love to read.
I thought that this book was very good, because you never knew what to expect and you don't know how it ends until you read the last page.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read.
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Summary: One of the Two Best Rhyme Books
Review: Along with The Bone Collector this was my favorite book in the Lincoln Rhyme-Amelia Sachs series. Chock full of crime scene forensics technology and a great story about a professional assassin trying to kill 3 witnesses before a grand jury convenes. A real page turner and a great story. Like all of Deaver's books, the last 15-20 pages is incredible as all is revealed. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A Relentless Killer-But A Smarter Detective!
Review: Detective Lincoln Rhyme, the foremost criminalist in the NYPD, joins his partner Amelia Sachs in the hunt for the 'coffin dancer.' This ingenious killer who changes his appearance faster than he adds to his list of victims, is the most sadistic yet.
He wears a tattoo on his arm-of the Grim Reaper waltzing with a woman in front of a coffin. Rhyme, who is a quadrepeligic, has to depend on his wits and Amelia's intuition to track this killer down through parks,airports, and subways of an ever-tumultuous New York City. They only have forty-eight hours to catch him before he strikes out again. Overall, a good read.
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Summary: Wormily Good! Cringey & Fantastic!
Review: I encountered this series only recently and Stone Monkey was the first one I read...after reading that, I ran right out to my local used book store and picked up the other Lincoln Rhyme novels. Coffin Dancer was a wonderful surprise and possibly the best in the series to date. This novel deals with the hunt for a hired assassin and the manners in which Rhyme & Sachs stay one step ahead of him...or try to. This book wasn't afraid of having Rhyme be wrong, or of having his foolproof traps foiled. It's nice to see that the man is fallible after all. The character of Steven Krall is fabulous! I laughed out loud at his twisted thought processes, of "Lincoln, King of Worms!", how he dealt with others around him, including the wacky cat lady and Jodie. What a great character...I only wish there could be more of him. The twist at the end is unpredictable, maybe even a little far-fetched, but still great. I went back and re-read several passages to see if the author might have been just a bit too clever with his plot line and slip up...but he didn't. The villainous characters were seamlessly interwoven. Add to this mixture the growing affection between Rhyme and Sachs and you've got it all! What a terrific, terrific book!
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