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The Steel Kiss (A Lincoln Rhyme Novel, 13) Hardcover – March 8, 2016

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New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver returns with his next blockbuster thriller featuring forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme.

Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She's chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. Sachs is forced to let her quarry escape as she jumps in to try to help save the victim. She and famed forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme soon learn, however, that the incident may not have been an accident at all, but the first in a series of intentional attacks. They find themselves up against one of their most formidable opponents ever: a brilliant killer who turns common products into murder weapons. As the body count threatens to grow, Sachs and Rhyme must race against the clock to unmask his identity--and discover his mission--before more people die.
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"Deaver is a genius when it comes to manipulation and deception. Stellar plot twists are in full abundance in THE STEEL KISS, and the story line veers in several unpredictable directions."―Associated Press

"Deaver doesn't disappoint. With an unmatched ability to create the perfect characters...Deaver takes fans to the edge in this one and dangles them over the cliff...One of the best books of 2016."―
Suspense Magazine

"Darkly witty...unsettling."―
New York Times Book Review

"Fiendishly inventive...all the usual thrills, which are worth every breathless minute."―
Kirkus Reviews

"The plot twists are clever and unexpected, the dialogue is colloquial and natural, and the characters...are vividly realized. Highly recommendable."―
Booklist

"Clever...entertaining...Convincing characters and an unexpected closing twist will remind readers why Deaver is one of today's top thriller writers."―
Publishers Weekly

"Deaver delivers another heart-stopping thriller in his Lincoln Rhyme series...The action, suspense and horrific crimes continue unabated."―
RT Book Reviews

"Deaver at his best and when you are Jeffery Deaver this means the best of the best."―
Huffington Post

"Fans will marvel at the creative manner in which Deaver incorporates current technological and societal trends into the plots of his thrillers."―
Library Journal

"[THE STEEL KISS is] like a master class in how to perfectly balance plot and character....A terrific novel."―
Connecticut News

"If you're looking for a pedal-to-the-floor thriller with reversals and twists, this is the novel for you."―
The Big Thrill

"Loaded from first page to (almost) last with suspense of one sort of another....THE STEEL KISS is a terrific novel."―
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About the Author

Jeffery Deaver is the #1 international bestselling author of over thirty novels and three collections of short stories. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. His first novel featuring Lincoln Rhyme, The Bone Collector, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. He's received or been shortlisted for a number of awards around the world. He lives in North Carolina.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; First Edition (March 8, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455536342
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455536344
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into over twenty-five languages. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America, and was recently named a Grand Master of MWA, whose ranks include Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Mary Higgins Clark and Walter Mosely.

The author of over forty novels, three collections of short stories and a nonfiction law book, and a lyricist of a country-western album, he’s received or been shortlisted for dozens of awards. His "The Bodies Left Behind" was named Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association, and his Lincoln Rhyme thriller "The Broken Window" and a stand-alone, "Edge," were also nominated for that prize. "The Garden of Beasts" won the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers Association in England. He’s also been nominated for eight Edgar Awards by the MWA.

Deaver has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, the Strand Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy.

His book "A Maiden’s Grave" was made into an HBO movie starring James Garner and Marlee Matlin, and his novel "The Bone Collector" was a feature release from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Lifetime aired an adaptation of his "The Devil’s Teardrop." NBC television recently aired the nine-episode prime-time series, "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector."

You can find out more about Jeffery on his website www.jefferydeaver.com, Facebook page facebook.com/JefferyDeaver, and follow him on Twitter @JefferyDeaver.

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the twists and turns in the plot, which keep them hooked until the end. The characters are described as interesting and fast-paced. Readers describe the series as fascinating and solid. The book is praised for its thought-provoking insights and intelligent situations. However, some customers found the language confusing at times.

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484 customers mention "Readability"439 positive45 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They enjoy following the characters and mysteries unraveled in the story. The author is praised as a great writer and the new Archer character is appreciated.

"...It was a little confusing in a couple of spots, but altogether pretty good. I especially liked the Torino, as my husband used to have one." Read more

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"...All around an interesting read to be sure." Read more

"...Still though, Deaver's intelligent and mechanical style of writing makes this a worthwhile read for anyone interested in crime and suspense novels." Read more

366 customers mention "Twists and turns"323 positive43 negative

Customers enjoy the book's twists and turns. They find the story suspenseful, with a well-designed plot and intriguing mystery. The creative murder weapon keeps them reading, and the antagonist is interesting. Overall, readers describe the book as believable and well-written.

"I truly enjoy these books. The mystery is always intriguing and I enjoy the Police work and relationships...." Read more

"...Lots of twists and turns in each too. It is also very exciting at the same time. I liked the character development too...." Read more

"...Sadness in many varied sizes, shapes and colors. Heck of a plot and sub-plot with tightly woven conclusions...." Read more

"...While there are twists and turns worth the read but simply not as engaging." Read more

128 customers mention "Character development"114 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the villain complex and likable, while the main characters seem fast-paced and energetic. The plot takes interesting turns and includes familiar characters.

"...I love how the cases are worked and solved. The characters are a nice variation of personalities and I always look forward to the next book...." Read more

"Some very interesting characters. It was a little confusing in a couple of spots, but altogether pretty good...." Read more

"...It is also very exciting at the same time. I liked the character development too. I look forward to the next book by this gifted author." Read more

"Very lively. Interesting characters and dynamics. Sadness in many varied sizes, shapes and colors...." Read more

95 customers mention "Lincoln rhyme novel"89 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the Lincoln Rhyme series. They find the book an engaging read with a fun character and clever wordplay that keeps the narrative moving along. Readers also appreciate the sense of continuity and the new twist with his student.

"...Bottom line: a solid episode in the Rhyme/Sachs saga...." Read more

"The Lincoln Rhyme series is fascinating. This was a look into current tec and how it can be abused...." Read more

"Another good Rhyme story from Deaver...." Read more

"...and Lincoln keeps a sense of continuity and the clever wordplay keeps the narrative moving along. Great mystery read." Read more

60 customers mention "Interest"60 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging with unexpected twists. They describe it as lively, fun, and a great ride with some new twists on the Rhyme/Sachs relationship. The wordplay between characters is enjoyed by readers.

"...Lots of twists and turns in each too. It is also very exciting at the same time. I liked the character development too...." Read more

"Very lively. Interesting characters and dynamics. Sadness in many varied sizes, shapes and colors...." Read more

"...The murder weapon the main suspect uses is novel and enthralling, as is his reasoning when he's revealed...." Read more

"...credible, contains predictable & unpredictable twists, but always entertains; this formula works in each and every one of the installments in this..." Read more

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and engaging. They appreciate the well-researched situations and intelligent characters. The book questions our dependence on electronic devices and encourages logical thinking. Overall, readers describe it as creative and a good read.

"...Still though, Deaver's intelligent and mechanical style of writing makes this a worthwhile read for anyone interested in crime and suspense novels." Read more

"...new and old, were great and the basic crime resolution was fun and clever, both the crimes and the revelation as to what was truly going on." Read more

"...very favorite author and my very favorite character in a novel, well done by both." Read more

"Jeffery Deaver's "The Steel Kiss" is clever and surprising. The characters are hard to read at first...." Read more

107 customers mention "Pacing"66 positive41 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it engaging and fast-paced, keeping them hooked on the crime analysis. Others feel it drags at times with too many details and extended descriptions of mundane events that require skimming. The writing quality is generally good, but some readers found the story slow-paced and technical at times.

"...These books does describe the relationships between law enforcement agencies and others they become involved with...." Read more

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45 customers mention "Language"6 positive39 negative

Customers find the book confusing and formulaic. They say it's difficult to follow, with strange twists and turns without explanation. Many readers feel the story is complicated and meandering. However, some find the ending predictable.

"Some very interesting characters. It was a little confusing in a couple of spots, but altogether pretty good...." Read more

"...the analysis of clues to determine unsub40's whereabouts, language is too stilted, ie "Friction ridges. A hundred". "Footprints?..." Read more

"...Bottom line: a solid episode in the Rhyme/Sachs saga. It is a bit formulaic, but since a JD novel includes a succession of surprises, ‘formulaic’..." Read more

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I really enjoyed this book. The action is non-stop, unpredictable, and captivating. I typically try to read all the books by the author once I find a book that I really enjoy and below is my reading list for Jeffrey Deaver. I only read a couple of books of his and fortunately have a long way to go!All books by Jeffrey DeaverRune 1. Manhattan Is My Beat (1989) 2. Death of a Blue Movie Star (1990) 3. Hard News (1991)John Pellam (as by William Jefferies) 1. Shallow Graves (1992) 2. Bloody River Blues (1993) 3. Hell's Kitchen (2001)Lincoln Rhyme 1. The Bone Collector (1997) 2. The Coffin Dancer (1998) 3. The Empty Chair (2000) 4. The Stone Monkey (2002) 5. The Vanished Man (2001) 6. The Twelfth Card (2005) 7. The Cold Moon (2006) 8. The Broken Window (2008) 9. The Burning Wire (2010) 9.5. A Textbook Case (2013) 10. The Kill Room (2013) 10.5. Rhymes with Prey (2014) (with John Sandford) 11. The Skin Collector (2014) 11.5. The Deliveryman (2016) 12. The Steel Kiss (2016) 13. The Burial Hour (2017) 14. The Cutting Edge (2018)Kathryn Dance 1. The Sleeping Doll (2007) 2. Roadside Crosses (2009) 3. XO (2012) 4. Solitude Creek (2015)Lucas Davenport (with John Sandford) 24. Rhymes with Prey (2014)Colter Shaw 0.5. Captivated (2019) 1. The Never Game (2019) 2. The Goodbye Man (2020) The Second Hostage (2020)Novels Voodoo (1988) (as by Jeffery Wilds Deaver) Always a Thief (1988) (as by Jeffery Wilds Deaver) Mistress of Justice (1992) The Lesson of Her Death (1993) Praying for Sleep (1993) A Maiden's Grave (1995) Speaking in Tongues (1995) The Devil's Teardrop (1999) The Blue Nowhere (2001) Garden of Beasts (2004) The Bodies Left Behind (2008) Edge (2010) No Rest for the Dead (2011) The October List (2012)Ali Julia review
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
    I truly enjoy these books. The mystery is always intriguing and I enjoy the Police work and relationships. These books does describe the relationships between law enforcement agencies and others they become involved with. It is one very close relationship and one must be able to trust those you work with. I love how the cases are worked and solved. The characters are a nice variation of personalities and I always look forward to the next book. There aren’t many criminalist in the world of law enforcement who can spend the time dedicated to one case unless it’s a huge special one such as a serial killer, etc. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
    Some very interesting characters. It was a little confusing in a couple of spots, but altogether pretty good. I especially liked the Torino, as my husband used to have one.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
    There are at least 5 different stories going on at once in this book. Lots of twists and turns in each too. It is also very exciting at the same time. I liked the character development too. I look forward to the next book by this gifted author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
    Very lively. Interesting characters and dynamics. Sadness in many varied sizes, shapes and colors. Heck of a plot and sub-plot with tightly woven conclusions. All around an interesting read to be sure.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
    The intertwining cases create a decent read, but on the scales of other Lincoln Rhyme novels. While there are twists and turns worth the read but simply not as engaging.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
    If you are a first time reader of Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme series of books you will enjoy this novel. Deaver's ability to lead the reader one way, while taking them in a totally different direction, is a skill unmatched by anyone else. The downside is that long time fans of his writing have learned to look at the magic trick itself, and not where the magician leads their eyes. His sleight of hand technique becomes predictable and expected. Still though, Deaver's intelligent and mechanical style of writing makes this a worthwhile read for anyone interested in crime and suspense novels.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
    I Like Deaver. Like all authors I like, some of their books are more enjoyable than others. I hadn’t read him in awhile, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters, new and old, were great and the basic crime resolution was fun and clever, both the crimes and the revelation as to what was truly going on.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    Jeffery Deaver has yet again written a masterful Lincoln Rhyme novel. The Steel Kiss keeps you guessing until the very end. My very favorite author and my very favorite character in a novel, well done by both.

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  • Paul M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2024
    good read
  • CarolItaly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buona dose di elementi inattesi e giusto livello di tensione
    Reviewed in Italy on February 5, 2019
    Jeffrey Deaver non mi delude quasi mai. Questo romanzo è particolarmente ben trovato nell'equilibrio tra elementi emotivi legati alle relazioni tra i personaggi ed elementi di suspence e di investigazione rispetto alla cattura del sospetto.
    L'ho apprezzato molto. Consigliato!
  • Toby
    4.0 out of 5 stars A typical Deaver story
    Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2017
    Nicely written. The well known Deaver twists, making it fun to read. Recommandable, but not as nailbiting as some of his ratlos thrillers. Still a lot of suspense.
  • U. Schluter
    1.0 out of 5 stars Was that a Deaver?
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 20, 2017
    I'm a big fan of J. Deaver, but I am very disappointed in this book. Has he lost his mojo? There are too many different threads, a lot of Deaver talking instead of the main characters and it was really boring. I felt lectured the whole time...do's and don'ts regarding how use the American language are thrown at you and he seems his own obsession with the language is mirrored by this book. After about 50% of the book I stopped... I was so underwhelmed. Hope the next Deaver book I pick up will be better.
    Excuse my mistakes... I am not a native speaker.
  • シマリス
    5.0 out of 5 stars 大満足です
    Reviewed in Japan on June 20, 2021
    もう一つや二つのどんでん返しには驚きません。
    この作品を読んで、耐性がついた気がします。
    それくらい、ラスト100ページくらいはどんでん返しの連発で、
    シリーズのファンとしては大満足のストーリーでした。