The Empty Chair

A Lincoln Rhyme Novel, Book 3

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: Richard Turner Perry

Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

From the best-selling author of The Bone Collector and Devil's Teardrop comes this spine-chilling new thriller that pits renowned criminalist Lincoln Rhyme against the ultimate opponent - Amelia Sachs, his own brilliant protege.

A quadriplegic since a beam crushed his spinal cord years ago, Rhyme is desperate to improve his condition and goes to the University of North Carolina Medical Center for high-risk experimental surgery. In a twenty-four hour period, the sleepy Southern outpost of Tanner's Corner has seen a local teen murdered and two young women abducted. And Ryhme and Sachs are the best chance to find the girls alive.

The prime suspect is a teenaged truant known as the Insect Boy, so nicknamed for his disturbing obsession with bugs. Rhyme agrees to find the boy while awaiting his operation. Rhyme's unsurpassed analytical skills and stellar forensic experience, combined with Sachs's exceptional detective legwork, soon snare the perp.

But Sachs disagrees with Rhyme's crime analysis and so ensues a battle of wits and forensics between Rhyme and Sachs, his best friend and soul mate.

©2000 Jeffery Deaver (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Masterful.... [Lincoln Rhyme] is the most brilliant and most vulnerable of crime fiction's heroes." ( New York Post)

"A twisted thriller... [of] scientific smarts and psychological cunning." (The New York Times Book Review)

great read

loved it as usual. I absolutely love this series, Lincoln arhyme and Amelia Sachs are very special characters. I feel as if I know them.

Long story.

Bout an hour too long... Lol. I love the Lincoln Rhyme stories. This on was a little long for my taste.

Outstanding

I am going through the Lincoln rhyme books from the beginning. This was a good continuation of the storyline and characters. There were enough plot twist to keep me satisfied. Loved it!

Same Characters new narrator

I liked the story and I am sure the narrator is fine on his own. My problem with this book is I have followed Lincoln Rhymes through many sagas with the same narrator. Changing narrators at this point in a series makes the characters seem new. My images formed from past novels did not match this one. I found it difficult to feel the connections I previously had with the characters because of the new narrator.

Suspenseful and exciting

I couldn't put it down! Listened everywhere and had to force myself not to listen at work. The author is outstanding - often with others I can anticipate what's coming but Deaver simply and strategically adds twists that stop or lead. And this reader was also fantastic. Truly did justice to the story and was pleasing to listen to. I will definitely look for more of his performances!

A solid installment of the Rhyme, Sachs drama

loved the story. The problem I had with the last story was the narrator. They used a new narrator and it made the story so much better. I was focused on the science, action, drama, and twists these stories are about. I recommend anyone who likes Deavers read "The Empty Chair" you won't be disappointed.

Jam Packed with Twists and Turns

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

First let me say Jeffery Deaver is an amazing author. He can turn any novel upside down at the last second and give you a twist that will have your jaw dropping to the floor. And this one had more than just one twist.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book minus a few new characters introduced. It did take me longer than usual to finish this novel as the beginning had me wishing it could go a little faster, but once the story got going it had me sitting in my car even after coming home from my commute just to listen to it for a few more minutes.I would highly recommend this book if you are a Deaver fan, Lincoln Rhyme fan, or just want a good mystery novel to read.

Have you listened to any of Richard Turner Perry’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He did an excellent job of creating a voice for the characters. Although I wasn't so keen on his hill-billy southern accent, but overall it was enjoyable and worth the listen.

Slow

Did not like the narrator. Story took a LONG time to move . I didn’t feel a particular connection with any of the characters. Except maybe Tom. I always enjoy his sass.

Never fails to deliver

I am becoming a big fan of Jeffrey Deaver's writing. The narration of this book was superb. I'm going to read the next book and hoping I hear the same narrator.

a 5 star read

loved it,many twists.A True Lincoln Rhymes novel.A must read! Easy listen.Interesting.you will truly love it.