I devoured this book. My crime reading addiction started with Jeffery Deaver’s The Cold Moon. I didn’t realise it was the middle of a series so went to book one and 14 years later the Lincoln Rhyme thrillers have been auto buy purchases for me.
I found that around book 13, the ‘thriller’ aspect of his books had become somewhat diluted, but with The Midnight Lock, Deaver is at the top of his game.
As is the norm in a Rhyme and Sachs novel, there are several cases going on; the main one and a couple in the background. Rhyme and Sachs have given the main perp the moniker: The Locksmith. At first glance The Locksmith seems to enjoy breaking into women’s apartments and messing with their heads. Of course it goes much deeper than that. There was more politics and bureaucracy at play in this book, which I enjoyed. Rhyme also finds similarities in The Locksmith with his nemesis (still at large) The Clockmaker, which happened to be the perp in my first Rhyme & Sachs, The Cold Moon. On that note I would say all the Rhyme books can be read as standalones, as I picked up on the series at book 7 it’s been easy to read in order, although torture waiting on the next book!!
As always there are many layers in this book, a definite fast paced thriller with enough suspense to keep you up all night. A solid 5 *s for me.

I have loved the Lincoln Rhyme books for many years and this one did not disappoint. Any criminal has to be pretty sharp to avoid Lincoln and Sachs and this story is full of attempts to do so. Well worth the read to find out...

First time reading 'Lincoln Rhyme' series, and I wasnt disappointed. I feel I was helped before reading the book as I have watched the Bone Collector series recently on TV so I felt I had a good grasp of the character as I approached the book.

Lincoln and his wife Amelia are tasked with finding the man behind the recent invasion of women's homes as a man dubbed 'the Locksmith' breaks in to these homes and moves items around the home / leaves traces behind that someone was in their home as well as his signature with a newspaper article and'Reckoning' signed on the paper in the home owner's underwear drawer.

After the blowback from a case that Lincoln was brought in to testify on - NYPD has banned consultant use on cases going forward. So Lincoln must watch from the sidelines, as Amelia leads the Locksmith case. Of course, Amelia isnt going to play along with this new rule so she brings home evidence and help to their home to try solve the case.

Lots of twists and turns and many moments that I didnt see coming. Really enjoyed it - took me a bit longer to read than usual - but got there in the end.

Thanks NetGalley

Setting the shivers in your spine from the very start, Rhymes' investigation into a perpetrator who breaks into womens rooms and leaves signs of his intrusion is truly disturbing.
There are several "shout out loud at the foolishness of the character" moments as the creeper escalates and women put themselves unwittingly in his sights.
The small details in the writing about locks and lockpicking and the pride which the Locksmith takes in his work all add to the realism.

JEFFERY DEAVER – THE MIDNIGHT LOCK ***

I read this novel in advance of publication through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Though I watched The Bone Collector, based on one of his novels, I had never actually read anything by Deaver. He is of the breed of popular authors like Forsyth and Grisham who has been a journalist and attorney and obviously has the clout to research each of his subjects, in this case a locksmith.

The story starts conventionally with a young woman waking in her apartment after a heavy night out, suddenly realising that things have been moved, a lipstick message has appeared, and the perp is in her apartment.

Twists and turns and surprises aplenty keep you turning the pages, but I was never gripped as I feel I should have been. This because the characters are mere cyphers to the intricacies of the plot, and you don’t actually care about any of them. It’s all very clever, when you unlace who the locksmith is, and why they are doing what they do. But it’s also very forgettable. Would I like to have written it? Of course, it will sell millions. But not because of the quality of the writing. For me, a disappointment.

Jeffrey Deaver keeps the reader on his toes with this one. Lots of twists and turns as usual I had to reread some parts to keep up with the thread. Another great read in the Lincoln Rhyme series.

Rhyme and Sachs are back and this time, the locksmith is making it personal.

I did enjoy the Bone Collector so I like reading about Lincoln Rhyme. I wouldn't say the books are amazingly inventive at all and I found the end of this a bit confusing; hence the 4 rather than 5 stars. A perfectly solid read but it felt a little bit formulaic.

Entertaining as usual. I generally enjoy the Lincoln Rhimes novels although I still think The Bone Collector is my favourite. Lincoln loses a case! Oh no! But.......all is not as it seems.
By the beach or by the pool or just by a winter fire this will keep you out of mischief for a few hours

As great as always. I haven’t read one of Jeffery Deavers books about Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs, and thought it was well written, fast paced and structured brilliantly. It keep me hooked from the start and would recommend it.

A typical, gripping thriller by Deaver at his best. His regular characters all appear plus a couple new recruits. It’s like reading about old friends. Rhyme has to deal with trying to find the Locksmith and avoid getting involved with the politics and ambition of the NY mayor. You think it is all over, but, with the Deaver flair for the unexpected, there is a twist at the end. Really good read keeping you turning the pages trying to find the answers.

I've been a fan of Jeffrey Deaver's books since the early 2000s, and his Lincoln Rhyme series is my favourite.

However, I felt that the last few books, particularly the Colter Shaw series, really didn't live up to the standard I'd come to expect.

Not so with The Midnight Lock.
I was excited to be back with Rhyme and Amelia, who remain complex and consistent characters, despite the series spanning over a decade.
This book is well researched and intricately plotted, it engaged me throughout.
There was no extraneous detail or overly long explanations.

For me, this is Deaver on his A game, I would definitely recommend!

I received this book from the publishers via Netgalley for a review. Rhyme and Sachs are back in a riveting new thriller. Well written and plotted novel. Jeffery Deaver never lets you down highly recommended.

Great Jeffery Deaver book as always. I’ve read a few books in the Lincoln Rhyme series so was familiar with all the characters. The story was good although I felt there were too many subplots going on at the same time. That being said, the book has plenty twists and turns to keep people gripped. Definitely recommended and am now looking forward to the next book in the series.
Thank you HarperCollins UK for an advanced copy of this ebook and giving me a chance to review this book!

A very enjoyable book, full of the twists and turns you expect from a Jeffrey Deaver novel, with all the typical sleight of hand and misdirection that keeps you guessing and reading. There are several story lines skillfully intertwined to add to the mystery. Excellent book.

As always a brilliant book. Jeffery Deaver rarely disappoints!! With lots a drama particularly the twist towards the end. Fabulous!

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Great read, great characters and will have you hooked from the beginning. Would recommend. Jeffrey Deaver at his best

The New York setting works well in this story. Readers have to accept that there are many characters to come to terms with but that makes it more difficult to decide who is the Locksmith who goes into single women’s homes at night and rearranges their belongings. He gets his kicks out of showing how he can master any lock, not out of harming his victims. The ‘harm’ comes from making never again at ease in their home. The book starts with an extended description of a court case where former police officer, now expert in crime analysis Lincoln Rhyme, fails to make his case as a witness in the trial of a powerful but corrupt business man. That relationship becomes one of the many themes in the book. Then there is the Whittaker family which owns a prominent newspaper but has dysfunctional family relationships. The main interest should be who is the expert locksmith and there are several possibilities. This book is full of extended detail and the reader has to get through extended detail about locks. It gets in the way of what should be the main story. I found this to be a laborious read only gaining momentum towards the end.

I have just finished reading The Midnight Lock by Jeffery Deaver.

This is the 15th book in the Lincoln Rhyme series, and the first that I have read.

Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are searching for a criminal who is an ace with locks, and breaking into New York apartments.

The storyline takes place over a few days, and is a thriller, with a good pace.

I did enjoy the book, even though I didn’t have the benefit of reading earlier books in the series, and would like to read more of them.

#TheMidnightLock #NetGalley

I was thrilled when I saw this book was available to request - you can’t really go wrong with a Jeffrey Deaver book can you? I’ve read most of them and have always been enthralled. This one was no exception, although I have to admit that there were a few chapters that I couldn’t understand until I re-read them. I really had to concentrate, but my brain isn’t what it used to be! I think maybe that people who haven’t read Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs’ books before might not enjoy this as much as they would have otherwise. Knowing the characters so well made a big difference. Lots of the usual suspense and twists and turns kept me reading, and I had no idea who the ‘perp’ was until the end. I was gripped! Such a skilled and talented writer – great stuff!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this copy which I received in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. Mr Deaver always tells a good story and this was no exception. Over 17 Lincoln Ryman books and he still keeps them original, quite a feat. In the Midnight Lock he has created a superb chapter in the series with new characters, new plot twists and a great conclusion, again!

I am very pleased to recommend this new book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.