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A paralyzed forensic genius directs a young police officer to hunt a killer who leaves clues
1997Fast paceTense
What it is about
Lincoln Rhyme was once a top forensic scientist, but an accident has left him almost entirely paralyzed. When a killer begins to leave puzzling clues at crime scenes, Rhyme guides young officer Amelia Sachs to the evidence. Their working partnership is the center of the story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like forensic thrillers.
What you will get
The first Lincoln Rhyme novel, adapted into a 1999 film.
The Bone Collector Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Forensics · Serial killer · Partnership
Length
528 pages · ≈ 15 h
More about this book
Characters
Lincoln Rhyme, Amelia Sachs and the killer.
Setting
New York City.
What makes it different
A detective who solves cases from his bed.
Feel
Tense, clever and twisty.
1st to Die
The A.B.C. Murders
The Big Four
Origin
Angels & Demons
Tell No One
I Am Pilgrim
The Pelican Brief