The Stone Monkey

When a vicious smuggler known as the Ghost scuttles a ship filled with undocumented Chinese immigrants less than a mile from New York harbor, only a handful of survivors–and the Ghost himself–manage to escape the burning vessel. Lincoln Rhyme, the quadriplegic NYPD forensic detective first introduced in 1997s?ÿThe Bone Collector, and Amelia Sachs, his partner and lover, must stop the Ghost before he murders the two families who made it to shore. The families have gone to ground in the all but impenetrable world of Manhattans Chinatown, a fact that makes the pairs two allies–Sonny Li, a Chinese cop, and Dr. John Sung– invaluable partners.?ÿ

The groups race against time showcases Jeffery Deavers many talents, particularly intricate plotting, plenty of surprising twists, and breakneck pacing. This is a real standout from a writer whose previous thrillers have earned him a solid following among mystery fans.?ÿ–Jane Adams