Deaver and The Watchmaker will keep you guessing
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In their seventh adventure, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs square off against a criminal who calls himself "The Watchmaker," a master assassin who gives new meaning to the phrase "a riddle wrapped up in an enigma"--you'll spend a lot of time trying to figure out what his game is, but to no avail.  That's because The Cold Moon is quintessential Deaver--just when you're patting yourself on the back for having figured everything out, the author, through literary sleight of hand, throws you one of his trademark curveballs, keeping his heroes and his readers in a constant state of confusion and agitation right up until the very last pages of this swift paced and surprising thriller.  Although this is what Deaver has become famous for, he seems to be having more fun than usual with the canny and devious Watchmaker, an observation borne out by the unusual ending the author provides.

Another character in The Cold Moon who seems to have found her way into Deaver's heart is consultant Kathryn Dance, the human lie detector who plays a key role in helping Rhyme and company frustrate the machinations of the Watchmaker.  Dance, who works with the California Bureau of Investigation, is an expert in the field of kinesics, the science of body language, nonverbal gestures, postures and facial expressions by which a person manifests various physical, mental or emotional states, and communicates nonverbally with others.  Deaver has told Mystery Scene magazine that he's already hard at work on a stand alone novel featuring Dance, tentatively titled The Sleeping Doll.  If her solo adventure proves half as interesting and involving as the one she just shared with Lincoln Rhyme, readers should reserve their copies now.
2988925
as always Jeffery Deaver keeps you on the edge of your seat - love the twists as always.
4512374
Capturing my attention from the outset, Time Killer didn't let it go. After a bit of difficulty, Max and Jesse get it together to wisely use their time in tracking a killer that abhors any real or perceived waste of his time.  The well-developed characters pull the reader into their realm to create a story of suspense that will satisfy the most demanding reader. Bravo Mr. Thiede! Bring on the next one.
2803051
I've been a fan of Deaver since the Bone Collector. Will continue to read more of his books!
Love suspend stories.
4392380
A Lincoln Rhyme & Amelia Sachs novella.  As a Deaver fan, if I hadn't been warned that this is a novella, I would've possibly felt cheated.  However, Deaver continued to keep thriller, suspense and mystery interestingly twisted and morbidly fascinating mystery.  An exciting quick read.
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A Complicated plot that will leave the reader gasping for breath.

When banker, Emmet Sweetman is murdered, Detective Sergeant Bob Tidey is assigned the case; complicating the murder is a secondary mystery involving small hoods planning an armored car robbery. When the murder bullet is traced, it leads to an older murder case, and now a task force is formed. Detective Tidey and his partner, Rose Cheney are uncovering crooked lawyers and high level influential people involved in a big property scam, but then the case is closed from higher up, which leaves some witnesses vulnerable and Tidey is placed on suspension when he continues the investigation on his own.

Set in Ireland, this novel is a page-turner; well thought out and carried to a thrilling climax. The reader not only follows the police as they search for the killers, but they see the inside workings of the criminal minds. The language is mature, and some of the scenes graphic, but the novel will hold the readers interest from beginning to end.
2927321
The best Jeffery Deaver entry in quite some time!
Some astonishingly great twists in this tale make it a must read for those that like the Lincoln Rhyme series.
No slow sections at all, just barrels along with pure enjoyment.
(For those of us not into the tat world, there's some good basic knowledge of this thrown in too.)
Deaver can really create some fascinating "unsubs" and this is one of his more interesting ones.
Really worth a summer read!
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A good story with some interesting plot twists and turns.  Like the idea that Lincoln gets out of NY and finds his world different and more challenging.  The story and plot is like all Deaver novels-- complex --and the reader needs to be ready for that small tid pit of information in the previous chapters that sends a clue to a twist in the end.
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Huge fan of Jeffrey Deaver.  His characters and scenes are so well described that it feels as if you are watching a movie!  Couldn't put it down and read it very quickly.  Can't wait till his next book!!!
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One of the most interesting aspects of this thriller is the discussion of the Federal Reserve System.  Professional spies, kidnappers and assassins abound.  This one will keep you up at night.
515425
A somewhat typical, but as usual, alarming Jeffery Deaver. I think it may be his best since "The Blue Nowhere". Both of these books will scare the pants off any thoughtfull person. It's also a pretty good straight mystery (although I had a suspicion how it would end at about 2/3 through). Those two and the "Open Window" are fertile ground for civil libertarians. A really good read and highly recommended.
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If you love Lincoln Rhyme, you will enjoy this book. Deaver can't really surprise me as he could when I first began reading him. But, I certainly can't always figure out what the surprise is going to entail. I just know it's coming more readily now than I used to.  This book has a good plot, and lots of interesting character development. One of his best. I really like the new character, Archer, whom they've introduced.
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R.E.birth is a story that will keep you guessing and keep you reading, from the opening scene to the final act. The first paragraphs introduce us to a dying man, mortally wounded by a long dagger to the belly. Believing the end is near, he collapses in the rain and loses consciousness. When he comes to, his wounds attended and his pain numbed, he finds he has near complete amnesia. Although he seems safe inside a strange house, with two very strange womentheir speech is odd, their clothes are odd, and a vaguely ominous presence lurks amongst themhe quickly learns that safety is a relative term and his life is about to change forever. Read my full review HERE: http://bit.ly/1EqrToy
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A dead body is found in Atlanta, and when police show up, they are gunned down by a sniper. This starts a flurry of shootings by a serial killer whose notes are signed "Galileo." Two people seem to best know how to track this killer: retired FBI profiler Esmeralda Stuart, and current FBI agent Tom Piper. Is Esme willing to step back into the FBI world she's given up? And can she and Tom solve this wild case?

I love reading good thrillers, and this one is very good indeed. It is extremely well paced; just when you think the case may be solved, the author introduces a new twist that keeps readers guessing and pages turning. The writing is fast paced and crisp.

One thing I did not like as much about this novel were the characters, and particularly Esme Stuart (who is now a stay-at-home mother struggling with whether to get involved with a case she thinks she can help solve). The characters, including Esme, were somewhat one-dimensional. And to be honest, I am surprised this novel's description is built around Esme Stuart, who I came away thinking played a supporting role (at best).

While not the strongest thriller in the character department, it is still worth reading. It is very well conceived and written.
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In "The Trees Beyond the Grass" Reeves crafts a tale of mystery and suspense ranging from the front range of Colorado to the marshes of the deep South.

This mystery-thriller keeps you going until the last page. Once you have it figured out, you don't. And once you finally know what happens, Reeves changes the story on you again.

Cole Mouzon is the protagonist in a story that is an emotionally driven piece of writing. There are parts in the book that appear like they may not necessarily need to be there, but we all do that as writers and get better at it over time. The fact is that Reeves, at times, did show his brilliance in what he was trying to achieve, even if he too a bit of time of coming around to it.

The characters were very enjoyable, although I believe that some of them could have been left out or given an even more minor role, but that is up to the author and the readers to decide, not just one reviewer. However, this does not significantly detract from the story line and leads up to a climax that I am sure nobody expects. Which is perfect for thy type of book.

This was a very enjoyable read. The author has flares of brilliance as he weaves the tale of Cole, reminiscences of Grisham and Patterson. Reeves has a big future ahead if this is any indication off the start of his works. He will be on my list of authors to watch in the future for sure!
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Jeffrey Deaver continues to expand his abilities with each of his books.  There is never an end to the expectation of what will happen next!
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This is one of those stories where....just when you think you have figured it out, you are proven wrong.  This Deaver novel is better than the last couple he has written.