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The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3)

Jeffery Deaver
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The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Jeffery Deaver

The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are called to North Carolina to solve a complex kidnapping case. As they navigate small-town intricacies, their investigation uncovers unexpected connections, leading to tension-filled confrontations. The novel is part of the Lincoln Rhyme series, emphasizing forensic science and criminal psychology.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

37,862 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver offers a compelling blend of suspense and intricate plotting, showcasing Deaver's knack for maintaining tension. Reviews praise its gripping storyline and complex characters, but some find the numerous twists overwhelming. While the book holds the reader’s attention, its convoluted plot may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3)?

Fans of suspenseful crime thrillers will be captivated by Jeffery Deaver's The Empty Chair. Readers who enjoy intricate plots and unexpected twists, similar to those in Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs or Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, will find this novel a compelling read.

4.3

37,862 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Empty Chair draws its title from an emotional visual associated with an empty chair of a missing or deceased person, reflecting themes of absence and vacancy.

Jeffery Deaver's The Empty Chair was published in 2000 and is part of a critically acclaimed series that features the quadriplegic forensic detective, Lincoln Rhyme.

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Deaver, known for his meticulous research, set the book’s events in a North Carolina small town, contrasting with the urban setting of the first two books in the series, bringing a unique twist to the storyline.

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Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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