The watchmaker’s Hand by Jeffery Deaver
E book
The latest book in the Lincoln Rhyme series…Is it the last? Well, starting from the first book I used to get a feel that the book will be the last, but then he lives to be a criminalist for another day! In this book, you will have to read to know!
No spoilers!
Now of course you know that this book is about Rhyme and his arch nemesis the Watchmaker so no spoilers there!
In a typical Deaver style of twists and turns and just like a magician who likes to misdirect and give you an awe inspiring show, Jeffery gives a thrill ride!
Now remember that the Watchmaker is almost as clever as Rhyme but then the point of the matter is that little prefix; ‘Almost!’
The novel starts with a brief working on another piece of machine other than the watch, a crane, the working and risk of which is described in vivid details which reminded me of Arthur Hailey and his amazing work! Later on of course it moves into chemistry of a strong acid then politics and finally an encounter of two brilliant brains!
How can you take on your arch nemesis you would ask and the answer is either think like him or her or get someone who thinks like him or her and then prepare!
After a few misses in the beginning, like most Deaver Novels, this one too has saves and that is one of the chief reasons why I like Jeff! The point of having brains like Rhyme is to prevent a future crime! Or at least anticipate the next move!
If you do not have control of the ending in a novel then what is the point of writing one!?
Never a dull moment in this one and there are some cliffhangers which will make you turn those pages for sure!
The best part of Jeff novels remains the closure and even in this one, you do get it! At least for now!
If you are new to Jeff and Rhyme universe then start with the bone collector though and then reach this one or else you will be confused!
Now remember that a professional will know that the gears in your watch are not called gears but wheel! Also you will have a brief lesson on Homonyms!
So a gripping story, thrills all over, some nail biting moments and a great climax! A complete package delivered by Jeff!
What are you waiting for? A good time! Maybe you can watch your watch and watch!
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