The Vanished Man

A Lincoln Rhyme Novel

De: Jeffery Deaver

Narrado por: Adam Grupper

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TELEVISION EVENT FROM NBC, STARRING RUSSELL HORNSBY, ARIELLE KEBBEL, AND MICHAEL IMPERIOLI.

From New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver—Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must track a brilliant illusionist and escape artist whose masterful magician’s tricks are matched only by his ruthless murders.

Forensics expert Lincoln Rhyme is called in to work the high-profile investigation of a killer who seemingly disappeared into thin air just as the NYPD closed in. As the homicidal illusionist baits him with grisly murders that grow more diabolical with each victim, Rhyme and his protégée, Amelia Sachs, must go behind the smoke and mirrors to prevent a horrific act of vengeance that could become the greatest vanishing act of all…©2003 Jeffrey Deaver; (P)2003 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Narration makes this book highly entertaining

A previous reviewer was critical of this book because of its abridgement. I can only say that I appreciate the abridging process because I don't like 10 hour length books.

That said, the complicated story probably could have used more explaination and background for the first time listener to a Lincoln Rhyme book. But because I have read - not listened too - previous Rhyme books, I didn't need the background. But the plot twists were quite abrupt and could have used a few more seques.

Still, I rated the book high because the narrator did such an outstanding job. I've listened to quite a few books and heard a wide variety of narrators and I rate Joe Mantegna and Judy Kate the highest. But listening to Adam Grupper is like listening to an old fashioned radio show with each character being read by an actor or actress. He's really amazing and he breathed such life and vitality into the story that just listening to him was a treat.

The story is complicated and, yes, the plot twists were abrupt but the narration alone makes this Deaver tale a wonderful piece of entertainment. I highly recommend The Vanished Man.

Good, I enjoyed it very much.

Very good the read does a very wonderful job of presenting the the story. Normally i don't recommend the abridge version, but in this case i do.

Enjoy listening,
Chris

Twists and turns

Deaver did a good job of twisting this story around through the various places. The change in characters and focus was good. The conclusion was a little abstract and disjointed. Good story!

Loved it!

Great book. Fast pace. Well written. Terrific narrator. Read it.

The Vanished Man

Jeffery Deaver has done it again with this Lincoln Rhyme story. Keeps you guessing right to the end! You'll love it.