New York is being held to ransom. Manhattan's electricity grid has been the victim of a horrific attack . . . and more are planned.
While the FBI and Homeland Security try to determine who's behind the carnage, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs race to decode the forensics in order to prevent the next assault.
But all is not what it seems. Electricity can be as lethal as it is vital, and Lincoln Rhyme soon finds he's up against a merciless killer with a unique weapon - one that can be found in everyone's home and office.
And in the meantime, one of the few criminals to have ever slipped Rhyme's net is under surveillance in Mexico. The deadly assassin known as the Watchmaker has set his murderous sights on innocent victims, whose identity is as yet unknown . . .
Lincoln Rhyme must race against the clock, juggling the two investigations, as they hurtle headlong toward their deadly outcomes.
Read MoreDeaver's thrillers are among the best in the business. If you are up for an intricate puzzler, you will enjoy this latest deadly game of cat-and-mouse. - The Age An interesting premise and tight plotting deliver another creditable addition to the list. - The Courier Mail While Rhyme turns over the evidence, the killer stalks Manhattan, using electricity to turn doorhandles into booby traps and there are twists and turns that will keep you turning pages. The atmosphere of terror is palpable and you'll never look at a hair dryer the same way again. - The West Australian The tension and action are, unsurprisingly, electric. - Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin. Deaver is one of the few writers who has successfully combined the thriller and crime genres that regularly top the bestseller charts around the world. - The Illawarra Mercury