The Coffin Dancer - Jeffery Deaver

'The Coffin Dancer' is the second thriller to star Lincoln Rhyme, forensic criminologist and quadriplegic. This time the plot concerns the arrival in New York of a notorious hitman, and the attempts of Rhyme, Sachs and co to catch him before he can reach his targets. As with the first book, this is a tense and atmospheric thriller with interesting and likable characters and a fast moving plot. FBI Agent Dellray has a bit more of a starring role which is good to see. Also, the inter-agency squabbles between NYPD and the FBI make the book more believable, as it's hard to imagine that Rhyme would ... more

The coffin dancer is the second in a series of books by Deaver. Each book is better than the last. If you are interested in forensic science then these are the books for you. The attention to detail is fantastic and always, just when you know what's going to happen, there is a twist that leaves you rocking. His "hero" is completely paralysed (except for one finger)but still manages to dominate the entire plot of the book, including the statutory romantic interest. Once you read these novels you'll be, like me, watching the book stores for the next. ... more

"The most dangerous and elusive hitman in the world is visiting New York City... on business" This book was a bit of an experience for me. It was the first crime thriller I had ever read and was the perfect introduction to the genre. It tells the story of a hitman known as 'The Coffin Dancer' because of a tatoo, going about his normal business. He has been hired by an airline owner and has been paid to 'dispose' of three people. Detective Lincoln Rhyme is assigned to find the infamous hitman before he strikes. The book moves quickly and is an exciting read. There are some usages of technical ... more