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The watchmaker’s Hand by Jeffery Deaver

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!

The Midnight lock by Jeffery Deaver

E book

Fictional Thriller genre

No spoilers!

Another thriller from Jeffery Deaver with Lincoln Rhyme the quadriplegic genius the Criminalist (not criminologist!) Apparently, a criminalist analyses crime and tries to solve then while a criminologist studies the sociology of crime which according to Rhyme is boring!

Like most Rhyme novels, the start is a view point of the criminal, the title character and we are presented what is going on in his (or her!) mind! How he (or she!) is a lock picker and a good one at that! We are given insights on how he became this personality and what he gets from that! or is that the whole picture!?

Then Rhyme is shown giving witness to an important trial and how he collects and gives evidence and then something happens and you feel it is anti climax! or is it!?

Then you have the Model turned cop and Mrs Rhyme. Amelia who does her due diligence and chances upon clues and interesting people! They have introduced a new character in the novel and there is ample evidence to state how he may be repeated in the future!

A fight between Rhyme and his team and the official police business has been shown to indicate bureaucracy and politics and you realize that even if it is Rhyme or a developed country, the red tape is the same! or is it?!

You also meet a person of interest with a big company and a sudden change of heart which is responsible for the whole flow of story! or is it!?

This is probably the 14th book in the Rhyme series starting with the bone collector! A summary of bone collector is given by Rhyme in the book itself which was really good! You cam start the series anywhere because they are not in continuation but if you want the proper feel and if you want to know Rhyme and his arch nemesis the watchmaker then you must read in series! Though those characters have no bearing in this latest novel in spite of them getting mentioned several times in the novel!

The best thing which I like about Rhyme series is the ability of the genius to prevent a crime or anticipate the crime! That has been done is so many of his previous novels and it is so positive! Of course everything is not so hunky dory and there are some close calls but then it is not thriller for nothing!

The details about lock picking and the skills needed have been explained well but then in the end it is in the background! You will never guess the ending or the chief antagonist even if you get introduced to the person in the novel! Now that is a good thriller!

For those who already know Jeffery Deaver, grab it and enjoy! For others, read the better Jeffery (Deaver of course!) as soon as possible!

Lock the door of your house and read! (may not be enough though!)