The Burning Wire (Lincoln Rhyme, #9)
by Jeffery Deaver
The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 414 pages.
About The Burning Wire
Lincoln Rhyme is back, on the trail of a killer whose weapon of choice cripples New York City with fear.The weapon is invisible and omnipresent. Without it, modern society grinds to a halt. It is electricity. The killer harnesses and steers huge arc flashes with voltage so high and heat so searing that steel melts and his victims are set afire.When the first explosion occurs in broad daylight, reducing a city bus to a pile of molten, shrapnel-riddled metal, officials fear terrorism. Rhyme, a world-class forensic criminologist known for his successful apprehension of the most devious criminals, is immediately tapped for the investigation. Long a quadriplegic, he assembles NYPD detective Amelia Sachs and officer Ron Pulaski as his eyes, ears and legs on crime sites, and FBI agent Fred Dellray as his undercover man on the street. As the attacks continue across the city at a sickening pace, and terrifying demand letters begin appearing, the team works desperately against time and with maddeningly little forensic evidence to try to find the killer. Or is it killers...?Meanwhile, Rhyme is consulting on another high-profile investigation in Mexico with a most coveted quarry in his crosshairs: the hired killer known as the Watchmaker, one of the few criminals to have eluded Rhyme's net.Juggling two massive investigations against a cruel ticking clock takes a toll on Rhyme's health. Soon Rhyme is fighting on yet another front - and his determination to work despite his physical limitations threatens to drive away his closest allies when he needs them most...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffery Deaver |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 414 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,376 |
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What genre is The Burning Wire?
The Burning Wire is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Burning Wire worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Burning Wire has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Burning Wire?
The Burning Wire has 414 pages.
Who wrote The Burning Wire?
The Burning Wire was written by Jeffery Deaver. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Burning Wire?
The ISBN-13 for The Burning Wire is 9781439156340.0.
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