Lincoln Rhyme: A Mysterious Profile

By Jeffery Deaver

The New York Times–bestselling author reflects on the life and career of his character, NYPD forensic scientist Lincoln Rhyme, in this short story.

The line between the disabled and the non-disabled is shrinking. Computers, video cameras, high-definition monitors, biometric devices and voice recognition software have moved my life closer to that of somebody who’s fully able bodied, while the same technology is creating a more sedentary, house-bound life for those who have no disability whatsoever. From what I’ve read, I lead a more active life than a lot of people nowadays.

Winner of multiple awards including the Edgar Grand Master, Jeffery Deaver presents a tale and a brief biography of the quadriplegic crime-scene expert who provides his services to the New York Police Department—as well as federal and international law enforcement—from his well-equipped home lab on Central Park West . . .

“The master of ticking-bomb suspense.” —People

“Rhyme is a great character.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“The Lincoln Rhyme series is simply outstanding.” —San Jose Mercury News

 

“[Rhyme] is among the most brilliant and vulnerable of crime fiction’s heroes.” —New York Post

• Language: English
• Publisher: MysteriousPress.com Open Road
• Release date: Apr 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9781504074414

Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver is the No.1 international bestselling author of more than forty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages.

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Lincoln Rhyme

A Mysterious Profile

Jeffery Deaver

Lincoln Rhyme

Memorandum

From: Robert McNulty, Chief of Department, New York City Police Department

To: Inspector Frederick Fielding

Deputy Inspector William Boylston

Captain Alonzo Carrega

Captain Ruth Gillespie

Captain Sam Morris

Sergeant Leo Williams

Lieutenant Detective Diego Sanchez

Lieutenant Detective Carl Sibiewski

Lieutenant Detective Lon Sellitto

Detective Antwan Brown

Detective Eddie Yu

Detective Peter Antonini

Detective Amelia Sachs

Detective Mel Cooper

Police Officer Ronald Pulaski

CC: Sergeant. Amy Mandel

Re: Lincoln Rhyme News Release

In light of the recent tragic events, our Public Information department has prepared the following release for news organizations around the country. As you are someone who has in the past worked with Lincoln Rhyme, we are sending you a draft of this document for review. If you wish to make any changes or additions, please send them by 1030 hours Friday to Sgt. Amy Mandel, the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, One Police Plaza, Room 1320.

Please note the time and place of the memorial service.

* * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * * *

New York City—Capt. Lincoln Henry Rhyme (Ret.), internationally known forensic scientist, died yesterday of gunshot wounds following an attack by a murder suspect he had been pursuing for more than a year.

The assailant, whose name is unknown but who goes by the nickname The Watchmaker, gained entrance to Capt. Rhyme’s Central Park West townhouse, shot him twice and escaped. He was believed to be wounded by NYPD Detective Amelia Sachs, who was present