The Cold Moon (Lincoln Rhyme, #7)
by Jeffery Deaver
The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 416 pages.
About The Cold Moon
On a freezing December night, with a full moon hovering in the black sky over New York City, two people are brutally murdered -- the death scenes marked by eerie, matching calling cards: moon-faced clocks investigators fear ticked away the victims' last moments on earth. Renowned criminologist Lincoln Rhyme immediately identifies the clock distributor and has the chilling realization that the killer -- who has dubbed himself the Watchmaker -- has more murders planned in the hours to come.Rhyme, a quadriplegic long confined to his wheelchair, immediately taps his trusted partner and longtime love, Amelia Sachs, to walk the grid and be his eyes and ears on the street. But Sachs has other commitments now -- namely, her first assignment as lead detective on a homicide of her own. As she struggles to balance her pursuit of the infuriatingly elusive Watchmaker with her own case, Sachs unearths shocking revelations about the police force that threaten to undermine her career, her sense of self and her relationship with Rhyme. As the Rhyme-Sachs team shows evidence of fissures, the Watchmaker is methodically stalking his victims and planning a diabolical criminal masterwork.... Indeed, the Watchmaker may be the most cunning and mesmerizing villain Rhyme and Sachs have ever encountered.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeffery Deaver |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,231 |
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What genre is The Cold Moon?
The Cold Moon is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Cold Moon worth reading?
Based on 11.2K reader ratings, The Cold Moon has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Cold Moon?
The Cold Moon has 416 pages.
Who wrote The Cold Moon?
The Cold Moon was written by Jeffery Deaver. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Cold Moon?
The ISBN-13 for The Cold Moon is 9780743296790.0.
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