The Burning Wire
The Burning Wire
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Burning Wire, Jeffery Deaver involves forensic expert Lincoln Rhyme, who faces a chilling case where a killer uses electricity as a weapon. As Rhyme and his team race against time, they must decipher the perpetrator's motives, uncovering intricate clues while combating the dangers of high-voltage attacks that threaten public safety.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver receives praise for its intricate plot and clever use of technology and suspense. Readers appreciate the return of protagonist Lincoln Rhyme, but some feel the technical details can be overwhelming. Overall, the novel is engaging and thought-provoking, maintaining Deaver's reputation for crafting compelling thrillers.
Who Should Read The Burning Wire?
Fans of crime thrillers with a penchant for forensic detail will enjoy Deaver’s The Burning Wire. Readers drawn to complex plots and cerebral detectives like those in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer will find this book captivating.
25,691 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2010s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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