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Lincoln Rhyme

by Jeffery Deaver

17 books Started 1997 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Lincoln Rhyme is a Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Jeffery Deaver, made up of 17 books published between 1997 and 2023. It begins with The Bone Collector (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Watchmaker's Hand (2023), spanning 26 years of storytelling.

17books
26years active
4decades
~1.6yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The Bone Collector 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Coffin Dancer 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 The Empty Chair 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Stone Monkey 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Vanished Man 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Twelfth Card 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Cold Moon 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Broken Window 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 The Burning Wire 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Kill Room 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Skin Collector 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Steel Kiss 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Burial Hour 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Cutting Edge 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
15 The Midnight Lock 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Swiping Hearts (Short Story)Latest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Watchmaker's Hand 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Lincoln Rhyme series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lincoln Rhyme series?

Start with The Bone Collector (1997), the first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

There are 17 books in the Lincoln Rhyme series by Jeffery Deaver, published between 1997 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

The first book in the Lincoln Rhyme series is The Bone Collector, published in 1997 by Jeffery Deaver.

What is the latest book in the Lincoln Rhyme series?

The most recent book in the Lincoln Rhyme series is The Watchmaker's Hand (2023) by Jeffery Deaver.

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About Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver is an American author known for his suspenseful thrillers featuring Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic criminalist. Born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in 1950, Deaver developed his writing skills early on as a journalist and lawyer. He turned to fiction in the late 1990s with his debut novel, "The Bone Collector," which introduced Rhyme and became a bestseller. Deaver has written over 30 novels, including the "John Pellam" series and standalone thrillers like "The Garden of Beasts" and "The Devil's Teardrop." His work has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Anthony Award for Best Novel in 2003 for "The Vanished Man." Deaver's books have been translated into more than 25 languages and adapted into several films and television series. His writing is praised for its intricate plotting, psychological suspense, and realistic characters.

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