Books by Jeffery Deaver

Book SynopsisThe gripping top ten Sunday Times bestselling thriller from Jeffery Deaver – featuring enigmatic investigator Colter ShawTrade Review“Gripping and ingenious tale of greed and deception in the American wilderness” The Times Thriller of the Month “[An] outstanding sequel to 2019’s The Never Game…Deaver balances suspense and plausibility perfectly…This is a perfect jumping-on point for readers new to one of today’s top contemporary thrillers writers.” Publishers Weekly “Deaver’s reputation as a master of the corkscrewing plot is well earned… Colter Shaw seems certain to become an enduring series lead.” Booklist Praise for The Never Game: ‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson

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Book SynopsisNo.1 international bestseller Jeffery Deaver returns with a stunning thriller the first in an exciting series featuring enigmatic investigator Colter Shaw.Escape or die tryingThree people are kidnapped across California.Sophie is locked inside a derelict warehouse.Henry is abandoned in remote woodland.Elizabeth is trapped inside a sinking ship.They are alive, but don't have much time to liveOnly one man can save them: unique investigator Colter Shaw. He's an expert tracker with a forensic mind, but this will be a test even for him.Because this killer isn't following the rules; he's changing them. One murder at a timeNo one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver' Lee ChildDeaver's most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet' Karin SlaughterDeaver grips from the very first line and never lets up' Peter JamesThe very definition of a page-turner' Ian RankinLightning-fast and loaded with twists' Harlan CobenWith The Never Game you know you are in the hands of Trade Review‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson ‘A twisty “keep you up all night” page-turner of a book with a wonderfully human core. A fantastic read’ Kate Hamer, bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat ‘A superb thriller. Twisty, ingenious and totally gripping. Colter Shaw is a fascinating, complex new character. Excellent’ Will Dean ‘A fascinating new character in the methodical Colter Shaw. Nothing is predictable in the case, and like a curvy mountain road, the twists are intense’ Associated Press Praise for Jeffery Deaver: 'If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' Guardian 'One of the most consistent writers of clever, entertaining and often thought-provoking thrillers in the world' Simon Kernick

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Book SynopsisThe second Location Scout thriller, with John Pellam scouting in the American Midwest.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Goodbye Man, discover Jeffery Deaver''s chilling thriller that inspired the film starring Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington and is now a major NBC TV series. Their first case, their worst killer . . . New York City has been thrown into chaos by the assaults of the Bone Collector, a serial kidnapper and killer who gives the police a chance to save his victims from death by leaving obscure clues. Baffled, the cops turn to the one man with a chance of solving them - Lincoln Rhyme. Left paralysed by a debilitating accident, ex NYPD cop Rhyme has to dig deep into the only world he has left - his astonishing mind - to have any hope of solving the case. With the help of a young police officer, Amelia Sachs, he starts to close in on the killer. But as he edges closer to the truth, the Bone Collector is closing in on Lincoln Rhyme himself. ''ThiTrade ReviewPraise for Jeffery Deaver * : *Praise for Jeffery Deaver * : *The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *One of the world's best plotters - his intricate twists and turns catch out even the hardened thriller reader . . . This is a true master at work - elegant, assured, supremely crafted thriller writing at its very best * Daily Mail *One of the world's best plotters - his intricate twists and turns catch out even the hardened thriller reader . . . This is a true master at work - elegant, assured, supremely crafted thriller writing at its very best * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Jeffery DeaverTwist left.Unique Investigator Colter Shaw is searching for the answer to his father's final, posthumous riddle. It will lead him to evidence that will topple the secretive espionage company, BlackBridge.Twist right.He believes BlackBridge to be responsible for his father's murder and brother's disappearance. They can outmanoeuvre anyone, as the long trail of bodies behind them can confirm.But they haven't yet met Colter Shaw.Don't slip up.This time the stakes are huge the fate of a nation is in Colter's hands. He must find the solution as to why his father died but to do that he needs to stay aliveTrade ReviewPraise for The Colter Shaw series: “Gripping and ingenious tale of greed and deception in the American wilderness” The Times Thriller of the Month “Deaver balances suspense and plausibility perfectly…This is a perfect jumping-on point for readers new to one of today’s top contemporary thrillers writers.” Publishers Weekly “Deaver’s reputation as a master of the corkscrewing plot is well earned… Colter Shaw seems certain to become an enduring series lead.” Booklist Praise for The Never Game: ‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson

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Book SynopsisA devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw.Amongst the dead ends A murder at a crime writers'' conference. The method is entirely literary, the motive seems obvious but can the detective who was first on scene puzzle out what''s between the lines?Amongst the misdirections An intelligence analyst has the chance to get out from behind the desk and do some real spy work. But as he enters the field, he begins to realise just how out of his depth he is Somewhere lies the truth.A brilliant sleuth, obsessed with Sherlock Holmes's mysteries, turns his attention to a serial killer targeting women in New York''s Central Park. But as his deductions bring him closer to his prey he starts to wonder who is doing the hunting

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Book SynopsisA hunt for a convicted killer escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane - Deaver's stunning multiple-twist standalone thriller.Trade ReviewBrilliant * Minette Walters *Scary, smart and compulsively readable * Stephen King *Seldom have more twists and turns, or more harrowing suspense been packed into a single day - or between the covers of a single book . . . Superior * James Patterson *

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Book SynopsisWords are the most dangerous weapons on earth in this mesmerizing early standalone thriller.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * Peter Millar, The Times *'Compulsive, gripping thriller' - Sunday Mirror'Anyone familiar with the writing of this master of the twist and turn has doubtless been anticipating the arrival of his next paperback . . . Deaver is a silver screen kind of thriller writer and this rollercoaster ride through the twisted brain of an academic-cum-complete lunatic is no exception' - West Lancashire Evening Gazette, Wigan Evening Post, Lancashire Evening PostFilled with twists and turns, this is a terrifying tale * Asda Magazine *Compulsive, gripping thriller * Sunday Mirror *Anyone familiar with the writing of this master of the twist and turn has doubtless been anticipating the arrival of his next paperback * West Lancashire Evening Gazette *

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Book SynopsisThe third in the New York-based Rune trilogy.Trade ReviewDeaver is a master of ticking-bomb suspense * People magazine *The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *

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Book SynopsisAn ingenious killer who constantly eludes capture and a quadriplegic ex-cop determined to stop him - the race is on. The second instalment in the bestselling Lincoln Rhyme thriller series. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *The twists and turns from devilish Deaver will have you burning the midnight oil, then using it to set fire to the candle you'll be burning at both ends until you finish . . . the perfect accompaniment on a winter's night, curled up on the sofa with a glass of your favourite tipple. * Sun *One of the finest crime writers in the world . . . grabs the reader by the throat from the beginning . . . Superb. * Independent on Sunday *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisHow do you catch a killer who can reach you anywhere? The twelfth instalment of the bestselling Lincoln Rhyme series that will leave you looking over your shoulder. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewA tightly plotted masterpiece * Sun *A tightly plotted masterpiece * Sun *Flawlessly constructed and paced * The Sunday Times *Flawlessly constructed and paced * The Sunday Times *The king of suspense is back and he's done it again...Riveting. * Glasgow Herald *The king of suspense is back and he's done it again...Riveting. * Glasgow Herald *Deaver's formidable technological and forensic research, acute insight into the criminal mind, and insightful awareness of serious moral issues that affect modern life, make this breathlessly entertaining fiction * Irish Independent *Deaver's formidable technological and forensic research, acute insight into the criminal mind, and insightful awareness of serious moral issues that affect modern life, make this breathlessly entertaining fiction * Irish Independent *"Deavotees" will expect and gratefully receive the many twists and sudden turns . . . No one is better at narrative misdirection * Evening Standard *"Deavotees" will expect and gratefully receive the many twists and sudden turns . . . No one is better at narrative misdirection * Evening Standard *Jeffery Deaver is a master at crafting intricate crimes that are solved through guile, tenacity and sheer creative genius. And Lincoln Rhyme is one of a kindJeffery Deaver is a master at crafting intricate crimes that are solved through guile, tenacity and sheer creative genius. And Lincoln Rhyme is one of a kindThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *Jeffery Deaver is grand master of the ticking-clock thrillerJeffery Deaver is grand master of the ticking-clock thrillerIf you want thrills, Deaver is your man * Guardian *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man * Guardian *Deaver is a master of manipulation himself; his skillfully constructed plots are devilishly tricky to track and impossible to solve, just the way we like them. * New York Times Book Review *Deaver is a master of manipulation himself; his skillfully constructed plots are devilishly tricky to track and impossible to solve, just the way we like them. * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisA killer tracks his victims through their virtual world in Deaver's powerful standalone thriller.Trade ReviewDeaver has produced an exciting cyberthriller * Sunday Telegraph *Deaver's customary brilliant plotting * The Sunday Times *Deaver has produced an exciting cyberthriller * Sunday Telegraph *Another serial killer and the internet both helping and concealing the stunning solution. The murderer chooses victims through the internet, but is is old-fashioned sleuthing that tracks down method and motive * The Scotsman *Deaver expertly leads the reader through the intricacies of the California State Police Computer Crimes Division * Express *Jeffery Deaver's story, set in California, sets out to dazzle and bewilder readers with all manner of cyber-clues and deceptions ... a classic detective yarn -- Gerald Kaufman * The Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisCombining the thrills of classic Deaver with a new and epic twist, this novel is set in Hitler's Germany, pre-World War II.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *A cracking good tale that kept me glued to the page * Poisoned Pen *'Deaver fans expect the unexpected from this prodigiously talented thriller writer, and the creator of the Lincoln Rhyme series and other memorable yarns (The Blue Nowhere, etc.) doesn't disappoint with his 19th novel, this time offering a deliciously twisty tale set in Nazi Berlin. The book's hero is a mob "button man," or hit man, Paul Schumann, who's nabbed in the act in New York City but given an alternative to the electric chair: to go to Berlin undercover as a journalist writing about the upcoming Olympics in order to assassinate Col. Reinhard Ernst, the cheif architect of Hitler's militarization, seen as a threat to American interests. a German spy onboard Paul's transatlantic liner grows suspicious and sends a warning to Germany before Paul discovers and kills him. Then in Berlin, Paul, en route to meet his contact, kills a second suspicious man who may be a storm trooper, setting Insp. Willi Kohl of the Berlin police, or Kripo, on his trail. Deaver weaves the three manhunts -- Paul after his target, Kohl after Paul and the Nazi hierarchy after Paul -- with a deft hand, bringing to frightening life the Berlin of 1936, a city on the brink of madness. Top Nazis, including Hitler, Himmler and Goring, make colorful cameos, but it's the smart, shaded-gray characterizations of the principals that anchor the exciting plot. An affecting love affair between Paul and his German landlady goes in surprising directions, as do the main plot lines, which move outside Berlin as heroes become villains and vice versa. This is prime Deaver, which means prime entertainment.' Publisher's WeeklyThe most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world * Daily Telegraph *A master of suspense * Guardian *Deaver fans expect the unexpected from this prodigiously talented thriller writer . . . This is prime Deaver, which means prime entertainment. * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisDEAVER. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.A spring night in a small town in Wisconsin. A call to police emergency from a distant lake house is cut short. Is it a phone glitch or something more sinister? Off-duty deputy Brynn McKenzie leaves her family''s dinner table to find out......And stumbles onto the scene of a heinous murder. Before she can call for backup she finds herself the next potential victim. Deprived of her phone, weapon and car, Brynn flees, along with the only survivor of the crime.These unlikely allies can survive only by escaping into the dense, deserted woods, on a desperate trek to safety. And ultimately to a life or death choice. Flight. Or fight?''Confirms his status as one of the finest crime writers in the world . . . grabs the reader by the throat from the beginning. Superb.'' Independent on SundayTrade ReviewConfirms his status as one of the finest crime writers in the world . . . grabs the reader by the throat from the beginning. Superb. * Independent on Sunday *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *Not just an adrenaline-charged manhunt but a game of deception and multiple double-cross that keeps the reader guessing right up to the final page * The Times *A real page-turner from start to finish * Daily Mirror *An epic cat-and-mouse chase * Sunday Telegraph *Full of his trademark misdirections, bluffs and double-bluffs . . . It'll be snapped up and devoured by Deaver's legions of loyal fans * News of the World on THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND *'Deaver cleverly keeps the surprises up his sleeve until the very end' * Daily Mail on THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND *'A thrill-a-minute wilderness adventure' * New York Times on THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND *A head-spinning, clever cat-and-mouse tale that hurtles along at 100mph . . . Full of twists, turns, bluffs and double bluffs, it's an edge-of-the-seat read from beginning to end * Sunday Express on THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND *'My, can he make you turn those pages! His real genius lies in superb plotting, which is exactly what the thriller genre demands . . . Deaver is so expert at this kind of thing it must be routine for him by now, but there is never a hint of complacency in his writing.' * Herald *'I guarantee anyone who picks up this book won't be disappointed with the story . . . as usual, Deaver has written a fantastic page-turner' * crimesquad.com *'Deaver is on top form with this novel, there is absolutely no doubt about that . . . An excellent read' * reviewingtheevidence.com *

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Book SynopsisThe second Kathryn Dance thriller: a chilling tale of a vigilante seeking revenge - in the real and cyber worlds.Trade ReviewROADSIDE CROSSES is a gripping story peopled with memorable characters. Jeffery Deaver is grand master of the ticking-clock thriller. -- Kathy ReichsROADSIDE CROSSES is a gripping story peopled with memorable characters. Jeffery Deaver is grand master of the ticking-clock thriller. -- Kathy ReichsThe best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *The best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisIn a world of magic and illusion, truth and lies, who but Lincoln Rhyme could track down a diabolical killer? The fifth book in Jeffery Deaver's bestselling series is anything but straightforward . . . Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewDeaver is the master puzzler * Sunday Telegraph *The Vanished Man more than earns its place on the shelf of "books that keep the reader on the edge of his chair". "You can't fool all of the people all of the time" is the old edict - unless, of course, you're master storyteller Jeffery Deaver * Yorkshire Post *Jeffery Deaver is a master at crafting intricate crimes that are solved through guile, tenacity and sheer creative genius. And Lincoln Rhyme is one of a kind.The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *One of the world's best plotters - his intricate twists and turns catch out even the hardened thriller reader . . . This is a true master at work - elegant, assured, supremely crafted thriller writing at its very best * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisDeaver's first novel, rewritten since first publication to bring it up to the highest possible standard.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *

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Book SynopsisCharles Singleton had a secret. Geneva Settle is about to be murdered for it. Can Lincoln Rhyme catch a killer who leaves no trace? The sixth novel in Jeffery Deaver's bestselling series. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewDeaver's investigators are two of crime fiction's most enduring characters, and once again he spins a fascinating and intriguing story. A certain hit. * Independent on Sunday *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *One of the masters of the thriller art * Daily Mail *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Goodbye Man, discover Jeffery Deaver''s chilling series featuring much-loved protagonists Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs. Someone is killing couples just as they start their lives together. Newlyweds Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are on the hunt . . . The first victims, William and Anna, were collecting her engagement ring. 1.5 carat, almost flawless. But the Promisor had other ideas for their future . . . Their murder - and that of the diamond cutter they were visiting - is only the first of a series of macabre attacks. The killer is hunting down any witnesses who might lead to his capture. He has promised one thing: to destroy. But Rhyme and Sachs will do whatever it takes to break his vow. ''The best psychological thriller writer around'' The TimesTrade ReviewDeaver brings it all together and after drawing in the readers, delivers twist after twist, never letting up until the final chapter. Even then, he gives you a smack in the mouth. It is really top-drawer writing. * SHOTS *Deaver brings it all together and after drawing in the readers, delivers twist after twist, never letting up until the final chapter. Even then, he gives you a smack in the mouth. It is really top-drawer writing. * SHOTS *The nerve-jangling resolution of Deaver's latest chiller is as sparkling as any of the gems at the centre of The Cutting Edge, but he also manages in the final couple of pages to deliver one of the most vertiginous cliff-hangers any fan of the Lincoln Rhyme stories could ever wish for. * Saturday Independent (Dublin) *The nerve-jangling resolution of Deaver's latest chiller is as sparkling as any of the gems at the centre of The Cutting Edge, but he also manages in the final couple of pages to deliver one of the most vertiginous cliff-hangers any fan of the Lincoln Rhyme stories could ever wish for. * Saturday Independent (Dublin) *The tale is replete with Deaver's trademark twists and turns * Event Magazine *The tale is replete with Deaver's trademark twists and turns * Event Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe first in the Location Scout trilogy, featuring movie location finder John Pellam.Trade ReviewSHALLOW GRAVES is a real pleasure - tough-minded, intelligent, and very well written. Bravo! * Lawrence Block *

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Book SynopsisSlick, snappy and totally surprising, this is the first Rune thriller and the book that launched Deaver's career.Trade ReviewHighly original and very entertaining * Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine *'Deaver writes with clarity, compassion, and intelligence, and with a decidedly human and contemporary slant'-- * Publishers Weekly *Deaver is a master of ticking-bomb suspense! * People Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate thriller writer's first large-scale, ticking clock standalone thriller. An escaped convict takes hostage a bus of deaf children. He will kill one an hour . . .Trade ReviewDeaver knits a seamless fabric of tightening tension right up to the explosive double whammy ending * The Times *A real chiller, seething with violence and heart-stopping tension * Sunday Telegraph *A gripping, emotional descent into the mind of evil * Anthony Gallagher, Waterstone's *Tension-packed pages take the thriller to a new dimension * Doris Mousdale, Whitcoulls, New Zealand *An authentic and gripping hostage drama * Toby Wrigley, Book League, South Africa *Riveting and sensitively handled * New Woman *

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Book SynopsisTheNew York TimesBestselling master of suspense is back with a riveting thriller, as reward seeker Colter Shaw plunges into the woods and races the clock in a case where nothing is quite what it seems.The Times Book of the Month (November 2022)THERE ARE TWO FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF SURVIVAL.#1: NEVER BE WITHOUT A MEANS OF ESCAPE.Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her. Though he's an expert at tracking missing personseven those who don't wish to be foundShaw has met his match in Allison, who brings all her skills as a brilliant engineer designing revolutionary technology to the game of evading detection.#2: NEVER BE WITHOUT ACCESS TO A WEAPON.The reason for Allison's panicked flight is soon apparent. She's being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon Merritt. Newly released from prison and fueled by blinding rage, Jon is a man whose former profession as a police detectivTrade Review“The alternating friction and affection between parent and child make Hunting Time especially convincing and nerve-wracking. Mr. Deaver is well-known for maintaining suspense while also subverting readers’ expectations. This fourth Shaw novel—full of “oh no!” surprises and tire-screeching escapes —is guaranteed to make your heart pound, your blood race and your head spin. And how likely is it that you’re being set up for a finale that will pull the rug out from under you? One hundred percent.” Financial Times “Hunting Time has got what distinguishes good page-turners from landfill: grip … a neat twist, a deadly chase, plus a pair of killers … and you’re good to go.’ The Times Book of the Month ‘Colter Shaw is one of Deaver's most intriguing characters, a survival specialist who finds people who don't want to be found, for high financial rewards. He is resourceful, smart and courageous … Deaver's plot skills shine out of this tale of treachery and redemption.’ Daily Mail ‘The twists in the plot and relationships are unexpected’ Literary Review

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Book SynopsisA standalone thriller by number one bestselling Deaver, this is fast-paced, heart-pounding, and takes place in nearly real time.Trade Review'As always in a Deaver novel the plot twistst one way and then the next but the tension is superbly maintained' * The Times *'The twists and turns from devilish Deaver will have you burning the midnight oil, then using it to set fire to the candle you'll be burning at both ends until you finish this. The seamless narrative delights and the reader is drip-fed information that will invite imaginative minds to head into overdrive . . . This is the perfect accompaniment on a winter's night, curled up on the sofa with a glass of your favourite tipple.' * Sun *'He's mesmerising in whatever guise' * Independent on Sunday Books of the Year *'There is no one better at wrong-footing the reader.' * Evening Standard *'Fans of Deaver's fiendishly clever suspensers won't be surprised by the nonstop deceptions, reversals, shocks and surprises, but this time they're even more varied than usual, and, given the characters' backgrounds, a lot more plausible. The result is his most successful thriller in years.' * Kirkus, starred review *

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Book SynopsisA compelling early thriller from the bestselling Jeffery Deaver - Detective Bill Corde's unsuspecting family is about to be targeted by the killer of a young girl.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *Deaver knits a seamless fabric of tightening tension right up to the explosive double whammy ending * The Times on A MAIDEN'S GRAVE *Brilliant * Minette Walters on PRAYING FOR SLEEP *

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Book SynopsisThe master of ticking-bomb suspense Jeffery Deaver brings us the latest thriller featuring his most beloved protagonists. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are back on the hunt for a criminal terrorising New York CityA killer without limitsHe comes into your home at night. He watches you as you sleep. He waits.A city in turmoilHe calls himself The Locksmith'. No door can keep him out. No security system can catch him. And now he's about to kill.A race against time to stop himNobody in New York is safe. Now it's up to Lincoln Rhyme to untangle the web of evidence and catch him.But with Lincoln under investigation himself, and tension in the city at boiling point, time is running outTrade Review Praise for The Colter Shaw series: “Gripping and ingenious tale of greed and deception in the American wilderness” The Times Thriller of the Month “[An] outstanding sequel to 2019’s The Never Game…Deaver balances suspense and plausibility perfectly…This is a perfect jumping-on point for readers new to one of today’s top contemporary thrillers writers.” Publishers Weekly “Deaver’s reputation as a master of the corkscrewing plot is well earned… Colter Shaw seems certain to become an enduring series lead.” Booklist ‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson

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Book SynopsisA devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' Daily Mail Thriller of the Year 'One would be hard-pressed to name a better writer of beat-the-clock thrillers than Jeffery Deaver … Mr. Deaver’s book is an ingenious mechanism, designed to make the risks seem ever more real even as it increases the velocity of the pages being turned.' Wall Street Journal 'Pulsating' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Lincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists shocking.' Booklist ‘The Watchmaker’s Hand is engineered with typical Deaver precision. The plot barrels along with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it!’ Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh 'Deaver masterfully delivers another pulse-pounding Lincoln Rhyme thriller that takes you on a frenzied ride through a New York City teetering on the edge of chaos. Deaver's exquisite plotting and meticulous research shine, constructing a web of political intrigue that ensnares Rhyme in a deadly race against time. The shadowy Watchmaker adds a layer of psychological dread. Amelia Sachs is as competent and compelling as ever, providing the perfect foil to Rhyme's analytical brilliance. This is a high-octane, nail-biter of a read that solidifies Deaver's standing as the virtuoso of the modern crime thriller.' Mark Dawson

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Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists Trade Review'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' Daily Mail Thriller of the Year 'One would be hard-pressed to name a better writer of beat-the-clock thrillers than Jeffery Deaver … Mr. Deaver’s book is an ingenious mechanism, designed to make the risks seem ever more real even as it increases the velocity of the pages being turned.' Wall Street Journal 'Pulsating' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Lincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists shocking.' Booklist ‘The Watchmaker’s Hand is engineered with typical Deaver precision. The plot barrels along with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it!’ Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh 'Deaver masterfully delivers another pulse-pounding Lincoln Rhyme thriller that takes you on a frenzied ride through a New York City teetering on the edge of chaos. Deaver's exquisite plotting and meticulous research shine, constructing a web of political intrigue that ensnares Rhyme in a deadly race against time. The shadowy Watchmaker adds a layer of psychological dread. Amelia Sachs is as competent and compelling as ever, providing the perfect foil to Rhyme's analytical brilliance. This is a high-octane, nail-biter of a read that solidifies Deaver's standing as the virtuoso of the modern crime thriller.' Mark Dawson

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Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists

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Book SynopsisTheNew York TimesBestselling master of suspense is back with a riveting thriller, as reward seeker Colter Shaw plunges into the woods and races the clock in a case where nothing is quite what it seems.The Times Book of the Month (November 2022)THERE ARE TWO FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF SURVIVAL.#1: NEVER BE WITHOUT A MEANS OF ESCAPE.Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her. Though he's an expert at tracking missing personseven those who don't wish to be foundShaw has met his match in Allison, who brings all her skills as a brilliant engineer designing revolutionary technology to the game of evading detection.#2: NEVER BE WITHOUT ACCESS TO A WEAPON.The reason for Allison's panicked flight is soon apparent. She's being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon Merritt. Newly released from prison and fueled by blinding rage, Jon is a man whose former profession as a police detectivTrade Review“The alternating friction and affection between parent and child make Hunting Time especially convincing and nerve-wracking. Mr. Deaver is well-known for maintaining suspense while also subverting readers’ expectations. This fourth Shaw novel—full of “oh no!” surprises and tire-screeching escapes —is guaranteed to make your heart pound, your blood race and your head spin. And how likely is it that you’re being set up for a finale that will pull the rug out from under you? One hundred percent.” Financial Times “Hunting Time has got what distinguishes good page-turners from landfill: grip … a neat twist, a deadly chase, plus a pair of killers … and you’re good to go.’ The Times Book of the Month ‘Colter Shaw is one of Deaver's most intriguing characters, a survival specialist who finds people who don't want to be found, for high financial rewards. He is resourceful, smart and courageous … Deaver's plot skills shine out of this tale of treachery and redemption.’ Daily Mail ‘The twists in the plot and relationships are unexpected’ Literary Review

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Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling master of suspense returns to his beloved series, adapted for TV and featuring Justin Hartley, as reward seeker Colter Shaw races against the clock to save a flooding town from a full-fledged disaster, where the culprit lurks in the plain sight. A small town in Northern California is at risk of being destroyed by a failing levee, and Colter Shaw has been hired to locate a family swept away by the raging water, with just mere hours to survive. But is the levee at risk of failing from natural causes or is someone sabotaging it? With the help of his sister, Dorion, the duo must save the citizens before the old town washes out at the hands of a secret conspirer.

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Book SynopsisIn a race against time and nature, there's only one man you want on your side.''Could I put the book down? Not a chance'' New York Times''An exhilarating action-infused mystery'' Booktrib.comIn northern California a small town teeters on the brink of disaster as flood waters bear down on it. Colter Shaw, however, is on an even more urgent rescue mission a family swept away in the initial deluge.The clock is ticking, and their survival window is rapidly closing.However, the impending disaster raises questions is the town's vulnerability a natural occurrence, or is there a more human element at work?Teaming up with his sister, Dorion, Shaw must uncover the truth, and quickly, otherwise there will be no town, and no one, left to save.

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Book SynopsisA new killer and an old nemesis is a lot for Lincoln Rhyme to handle in this electrifying thriller, the ninth in Jeffery Deaver's bestselling series. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewAnother corker . . . precision-engineered to keep the reader turning the pages without a hitch * Evening Standard on THE BROKEN WINDOW *One of the great detective teams of contemporary crime fiction come storming back . . . Deaver never disappoints, and this novel shines * Mark Timlin in Independent on Sunday on THE BROKEN WINDOW *The best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisNumber One bestseller Jeffery Deaver returns with a new Kathryn Dance thriller.Trade ReviewDevious, diabolical and devilish ... It's Dance's toughest case, and one of Deaver's best books. * New York Times *Devious, diabolical and devilish ... It's Dance's toughest case, and one of Deaver's best books. * New York Times *The best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *The best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *Deaver never disappoints. * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisThe eighth book in the internationally bestselling Lincoln Rhyme series. The perfect murder is about to be unravelled when Rhyme's cousin is framed. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewAnother corker . . . precision-engineered to keep the reader turning the pages without a hitch * Evening Standard *One of the great detective teams of contemporary crime fiction come storming back . . . Deaver never disappoints, and this novel shines * Mark Timlin in Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisDON'T MISS THE NBC TELEVISION SERIES LINCOLN RHYME: HUNT FOR THE BONE COLLECTORThe first novel in the New York Times bestselling series featuring forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme—from the author of The Never Game.“Lightning-paced…a breakneck thrill ride.”—The Wall Street JournalLincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics—until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City’s past—and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won’t stop until he has stripped life down to the bone. Includes the short story “A Perfect Plan” and a chapter fr

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Book SynopsisThe first installment in Jeffery Deaver’s Colter Shaw series—the inspiration for the CBS original series TRACKER starring Justin Hartley!The son of a survivalist family, Colter Shaw is an expert tracker. Now he makes a living as a “reward seeker,” traveling the country to help police solve crimes and locate missing persons for private citizens. “You’ve been abandoned. Escape if you can. Or die with dignity.”Hired by the father of a young woman who has gone missing in Silicon Valley, Shaw's search takes him into the dark heart of America’s cutthroat billion-dollar video-game industry. When another person goes missing, Shaw must ask: Is a madman bringing a twisted video game to life?Encountering eccentric designers, trigger-happy gamers, and ruthless tech titans, Shaw soon learns that he isn't the only one on the hunt: someone is on his trail and closing fast....

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