Synopsis

The Kill Room plunges Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs into their most politically charged case yet, as a 'million-dollar bullet' fells a U.S. citizen in the Bahamas, purportedly at the hands of his own government. The audacious assassination, executed by a sniper from over a mile away, draws the quadriplegic forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme out of retirement. While Rhyme meticulously reconstructs the crime scene and profiles the elusive killer from his lab, his brilliant partner, Amelia Sachs, navigates the labyrinthine streets of Manhattan, tracing the victim's final, cryptic movements. What begins as a high-stakes murder investigation quickly morphs into a chilling battle against a shadowy conspiracy, as a ruthless, knife-wielding assassin systematically eliminates every witness and shred of evidence. Rhyme and Sachs find themselves entangled in a web of international intrigue, government secrets, and a deadly race against time to unmask a killer who operates with impunity, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about justice and national security.

Critical Reception

"A pulse-pounding addition to the Lincoln Rhyme series, 'The Kill Room' cements Jeffery Deaver's reputation as a master of forensic thrillers, meticulously blending intricate plotting with relentless suspense."

Metadata

ISBN:9781455517077
Pages:335
Age Rating:16+

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