Amelia Sachs is in hot pursuit of a killer. As she chases him through a Brooklyn shopping mall, an escalator malfunctions. Its steps split apart, and someone falls inside, where the gears tear him to pieces in a horrifying scene. Sachs has no choice but to let her quarry escape. She jumps into the escalator, trying to help the victim.
But she and forensic expert Lincoln Rhyme soon realize that this is no mere accident. It is the beginning of a series of deliberate attacks. They are facing the most terrifying enemy they have ever encountered: a killer of staggering intelligence. He turns the most ordinary objects in everyday life into murder weapons. Cars, cell phones, microwaves, even a smart speaker designed to keep a baby company can kill in an instant.
As the body count rises, Sachs and Rhyme must race against time to uncover the killer’s identity and motives, and save lives they have yet to know...
The plot of this book is like a roller coaster, full of suspense and twists, which kept me breathless until the end. The author's description of the details is very delicate, making me feel like I am at the scene, chasing the murderer with the protagonist. Moreover, the criminal investigation knowledge in the book is also very rich, which gave me a deeper understanding of this field. I think this book is very suitable for friends who like suspense and reasoning. It will definitely make you enjoy it!
The plot of this book is like a roller coaster, full of suspense and twists, which kept me breathless until the end. The author's description of the details is very delicate, making me feel like I am at the scene, chasing the murderer with the protagonist. Moreover, the criminal investigation knowledge in the book is also very rich, which gave me a deeper understanding of this field. I think this book is very suitable for friends who like suspense and reasoning. It will definitely make you enjoy it!