The Lincoln Rhyme Books in Order: A Guide to the Thrilling Detective Series
Lincoln Rhyme, the quadriplegic forensic criminalist, has become a beloved character in crime fiction. Created by the prolific author Jeffery Deaver, the series follows Rhyme as he uses his brilliant mind to solve complex cases, despite his physical limitations.
Here's a chronological order of the Lincoln Rhyme books:
The Original Series
- The Bone Collector (1997): This debut novel introduces Lincoln Rhyme and his assistant Amelia Sachs as they race against time to catch a serial killer leaving behind a trail of bone fragments.
- The Last Man (1999): Rhyme faces a new challenge when the son of a powerful figure is kidnapped, leading to a complex investigation involving political corruption and a dangerous criminal.
- The Empty Chair (2001): Rhyme is faced with a chilling case involving a series of seemingly unrelated deaths, leading him on a pursuit of a shadowy figure with a twisted motive.
- The Vanished Man (2003): Rhyme's investigation into a missing person's case leads him to the dark underworld of the human trafficking trade, forcing him to confront his own personal demons.
- The Twelfth Card (2006): Rhyme and Sachs are confronted with a series of meticulously planned murders connected to a mysterious deck of cards, leading them to a chilling conspiracy involving a serial killer with a personal vendetta.
- The Devil's Teardrop (2009): In this gripping thriller, Rhyme investigates a series of murders seemingly tied to a rare diamond, leading him into a world of international espionage and deadly secrets.
- The Cold Moon (2011): A brutal murder takes place at a remote research facility, forcing Rhyme to delve into the world of genetic engineering and uncover a terrifying conspiracy that could have devastating global consequences.
- The Kill Room (2014): Rhyme is called upon to investigate a series of gruesome murders, each committed in a carefully curated "kill room," leading him on a thrilling chase to catch a methodical and elusive killer.
- The Burning Wire (2017): In this page-turner, Rhyme investigates a series of violent crimes that seem to be connected to a mysterious video game, plunging him into a world of digital darkness and dangerous online communities.
- The Never Game (2020): A mysterious game involving dangerous puzzles and hidden clues pits Rhyme and Sachs against a sinister organization, leading to a high-stakes battle for survival.
Spin-Off Series
The Amelia Sachs Series:
- The Silent Wife (2018): Amelia Sachs takes center stage as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of a successful businessman, leading her to uncover a dark secret that could shatter her life.
Other Notable Works
Jeffery Deaver has also written several stand-alone thrillers, including:
- The Blue Nowhere
- The Tourist
- Roadside
- Carte Blanche
- The Bodies Left Behind
Enjoy delving into the intricate mysteries and complex characters that make Lincoln Rhyme a captivating series!
