The Watchmaker’s Hand

In Manhattan, a solitary crane collapses, sparking fear in New York City. Suspected political sabotage prompts the NYPD to seek Lincoln Rhyme's aid. With time ticking, Rhyme and Amelia Sachs scramble to thwart impending chaos while shadowed by the menacing Watchmaker.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

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In the bustling metropolis of New York City, amidst the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, a solitary crane dramatically plummets from its lofty perch, its descent sparking waves of fear and apprehension that ripple throughout the urban landscape.

As chaos grips the city, the New York Police Department finds itself embroiled in a web of intrigue and suspicion, suspecting the involvement of a clandestine political faction orchestrating these acts of sabotage. In their quest for answers and resolution, they turn to the seasoned expertise of Lincoln Rhyme, a renowned investigator with an acute understanding of the city's dark underbelly.

Yet, for Rhyme and his steadfast partner, Amelia Sachs, this unfolding crisis represents merely the tip of the iceberg, a harbinger of greater turmoil yet to come. As they delve deeper into the labyrinthine machinations of the conspiracy, they become acutely aware that time is not on their side.

With each passing moment, the specter of further devastation looms ominously overhead, threatening to engulf the city in an unremitting tide of chaos and destruction. In a relentless race against the inexorable march of time, Rhyme and Sachs find themselves locked in a desperate struggle to thwart the looming specter of impending catastrophe.

Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows like a malevolent specter, is the enigmatic figure of The Watchmaker, a formidable assassin whose nefarious machinations only serve to escalate the perilous stakes of the unfolding crisis. As Rhyme and Sachs navigate the treacherous landscape of deception and betrayal, they know that their adversary is cunning and relentless, biding his time, waiting for the opportune moment to unleash his deadly onslaught upon an unsuspecting populace.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008503864