Part of Lincoln Rhyme, book 14
First published 2018
Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs cut their Italian honeymoon short when news reaches them of a serial killer loose in New York City. The murderer stalks engaged couples into jewelry stores and kills them before they can buy their rings. The NYPD calls him the Fiancé Killer. Rhyme and Sachs team up with the police department to track down this elusive predator. Their forensic skills face a serious test as the killer stays one step ahead of every move they make. The investigation takes a personal turn when the murderer fixates on the engagement ring Rhyme gave Sachs. What seemed like random violence reveals a deeper purpose. The killer begins hunting the hunters. Rhyme and Sachs must solve the case before they become the next victims. Their own engagement ring becomes both clue and target in a deadly game where the stakes keep rising.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, engaged-couple, hunt-the-hunter
Setting: Italy, New York City
Period: contemporary
449 pages · Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: murder, violence