A nice return to the world of Lincoln Rhyme with a premise that REALLY creeped me out.

The format and beats of the story will be familiar to anyone who has read any previous Rhyme novel, a simple premise that quickly becomes complex and complicated.

I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book, it gave me a really creepy villain, a cast of familiar good guys and a story that was engaging.

Unfortunately I thought the last 1/4 of the book was an infuriating hot mess, delivering resolutions to things that hadn't been mentioned at all in the book up to that point and making references to things that happened "off screen" or before the book started. This kinda ruined it for me and has made me question if this series has run it's course for me.

#TheMidnightLock #NetGalley I love the Lincoln Rhyme series and this book was no exception. Fast paced with plenty of action and lots of twists and turns kept me reading well into the night. Each chapter finished on a little cliffhanger that had me saying "just one more chapter" many times! Well written and easy to read - I look forward to the next installment in this series!

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

its been a while since i have been in lincoln rhyme world and he doesnt disappoint...

the locksmith, he can get in no matter what lock you have on your door...

at first when you wake up your not sure, you know something not right but you put it down to maybe you had done that...but soon you realise someone has been in your house things arent where they should be....and panic sets in...its flight time but you cant get to the front door to freedom because another door is open and you know that was shut when you went to bed.....

catching the locksmith isnt a priority as there is another case that rhymes is trying to solve but with the court case going against them hes suddenly ostracised from the police...they are no longer using his skills by order of the mayor....

times are hard and with several cases being juggled its a race against time before murder is done....

kept me guessing for ages with it all going on like that enjoyable read though

I have enjoyed the other books in this series, and this one is no exception. It will also stand alone if you're new to Lincoln Rhyme. Rhyme, a former police officer, was shot on duty and is now a paraplegic. However, his brain is as sharp as ever and, together with his police officer wife and friends, he makes a valuable addition to the team as he can read a crime scene and run the forensics like no other.

The book opens with Rhyme giving evidence at a trial, and the perpetrator, who everyone knows is guilty, has got off on a technicality stemming from a flaw in Rhyme's testimony. As a result the mayor decides he has become a liability to his re-election and removes him from the team, threatening any of his colleagues if they dare to involve him again. Why America thinks its such a good idea to mix politics and law enforcement defeats me - justice should be blind!

There follows a series of crimes involving someone dubbed The Locksmith as he sneaks into homes at night and leaves the occupants traumatised. Rhyme wants to catch him but is hampered by the mayor's edict.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I found there was just one too many strands to keep track of, and occasionally I found myself wondering which crime or perpetrator we were looking at.

Its fast paced, keeps you guessing and has a great conclusion; it is well worth a read. Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollinsUK for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will read Jeffery Deaver books until the cows come home. I'm embarrassed to say this is the first Lincoln Rhyme case that I've followed since he was first introduced in "The Bone Collector" is it really 23 years ago. Like all the Deaver books that I've read, this is a page turner. The protagonists Lincoln and Amelia have matured, aged, but are still as dramatic and as enthralling as they were on day one. Lincoln with all his foibles, and history is the story and the interest is generated through the case that is surrounding his group at the moment. The same is true of the loner Colter Shaw (another Deaver character). That's what makes the reads so addictive, what's next in store for Lincoln, Colter is as important as the current tale.
Keep them coming Jeffery.

Another classic from Jeffrey Deaver. This is the latest investigation from Lincoln Rhyme and his wife Amelia Sachs but due to political interference Lincoln is officially removed from the case for political reasons. Of course it takes more than this to stop Rhyme but adds another dimension to the complexity of the case. As ever, each time you think you you've worked out what is going on, Deaver brings out more twists and turns that leave you more confused than you started.. A very perceptive look at the risks of social media, sections of this book should be essential reading for all potential influencers

A great read
A great plot
Plenty of twists
Will have you hooked
This author never disappoints
Thanks NetGalley

After a little hiatus, Lincoln Rhyme is back. As ever he’s assisted by the usual suspects. You know what you’re going to get with a Rhyme novel and it doesn’t disappoint. A great, fast-paced thriller where Rhyme and all he holds dear are once again thrown into dangerous territory. A perennial favourite when I need an easy comfort read.

As we reach the end of the year I realise there are several books which I started but never finished. They remain on my Netgalley shelf and I'd rather feedback my thoughts than ignore them and pretend they are not there.

So in an attempt to sping clean (in December) I am sharing my thoughts on the titles I didn't finish and which I will not be reviewing on my blog.

For The Midnight Lock I had actually reached the 70% mark so I got well through the book. I have seen lots of positive reviews from the bloggers I rely upon to guide me towards good stories and it puzzles me as to why I didn't get the same buzz from this book as they did. However, after racing through the first third of the story I fell away from the book. I dipped in and dipped out and just could not get back into what was going on.

While I had thought the initial premise was really fascinating and had been delighted to see the return of Rhyme (a character I have followed for many years) this one just didn't click. Apologies but this one wasn't for me - we can't love em all I suppose.

This is my first Jeffery Deaver book. I love his written style. This is well written with great world building. The mystery was well thought out with some unpredictable twists. Rhyme and Amelia are well developed characters that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. I am definitely going to have to read all the previous Lincoln Rhyme books.

Thank you to Harper Collins UK for this advanced copy.

Reading this new Lincoln Rhyme novel was like being back with old friends after such a long time… how I have missed Rhyme and Sachs and the rest of the familiar team!

This story really plays on some deep fears - the fear of someone invading your personal space, your home. I was gripped and the terror was a theme throughout the book.

As with every Deaver novel, there were twists, and then more twists, and just when you think the book is finished, yet another twist - I loved it!

Another classic Jeffrey Deaver/Lincoln Rhyme book. You always know that this means a cleverly crafted, engaging read. You can read it as a standalone but if you haven't read any of the earlier books why not? You are missing out.
This brings us right up to date with references to social media and influencers, and makes you consider what is available online.
The story has twists, some of which I half anticipated and some that came like a bolt out of the blue!
So overall a very satisfying read.

Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins for the advance copy in return for my honest review

I'm only familiar with this author through the use of his original material for the Bone Collector movie and the subsequent TV series of the same name. I'm not entirely sure why I've not read anything of the author previously however I can say that this did not disappoint me and kept me engaged throughout.
There are various storylines and sub plots going on throughout the book although the main plot relates to a criminal who is able to use his lock picking skills to enter, any property, with the aim of terrorising the occupant and the attempts by Lincoln Rhymes and his colleagues to capture the individual, whilst he is suffering a backlash from the Police department and Mayor's office in relation to an earlier case.
As I said, I was thoroughly engaged by the story and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys thrillers and police procedural type stories.
Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins for the advance copy in return for my honest review.

The Midnight Lock is Jeffery Deaver's fifteenth novel featuring wheelchair-bound quadriplegic consulting criminalist Lincoln Rhyme. I have never read any other books from this series though I have read by others by this author, namely Captivated and The Never Game, the introductory and first books from his Colter Shaw series. The Midnight Lock did not disappoint; it was a long and windy road to the conclusion but I loved every moment. The characters were well-drawn and the plot was complex but not so much that I lost interest. I was kept hooked by the suspense, twists and various threads, along with a pressing need to find out the who & why. I highly recommend The Midnight Lock and I aim to read the previous instalments at some point. A special thank you to HarperCollins, Jeffery Deaver, NetGalley and Pigeonhole for the opportunity to read. This review is my unbiased opinion.

Another action packed, fast paced and highly entertaining book by Jeffery Deaver.
I had a lot of fun and couldn't put it down.
Mr Deaver never fails to write entertaining book and everything works: storytelling, plot, characters, pace.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

The Lincoln Rhyme series continues with The Locksmith. This is a chilling tale and a salutary warning to those unwary people who put the details of their lives on social media, all the better for stalkers and trolls to target them. It is scarily believable, and the details of how easy it is to pick a lock, even a sophisticated lock, are frightening. Home alone for a couple of nights, I found myself unable to continue reading this book it was so unsettling, until my husband came home again.
The mark of a very clever storyteller, to make the reader feel like this.
Jeffery Deaver has written another winner to keep his considerable fan base satisfied.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this title.

Another superb, twisty and entertaining story from the brilliant Jeffrey Deaver. Again he features Lincoln Rhymes and his wife Amelia Sachs who end up chasing a creepy person (The Locksmith) who can open any lock and gain entry to mainly young ladies' homes,

Lots of sub plots involving crooked policemen and I cannot spoil it further as It is a multi layered storyline with an excellent ending.

Thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins for the chance to read and review..

My thanks to HarperCollins U.K. for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘The Midnight Lock’ by Jeffery Deaver in exchange for an honest review.

This is Book 15 in Deaver’s popular Lincoln Rhyme series of forensic crime thrillers. I also took part in the online book group hosted by The Pigeonhole, reading the novel in daily staves and exchanging comments with other readers.

While I had previously read some of the early books in this series, it’s been a while. Still, it worked fine as a stand-alone and enough background was provided so I didn’t feel lost.

New York City is being terrorised by a criminal who calls himself ‘The Locksmith’. He breaks into the homes of women that he has targeted at night to watch and wait. No lock or security system can keep him out.

With the city in turmoil it’s up to Lincoln Rhyme and his team to untangle the web of evidence and catch him. Unfortunately Lincoln has been banned from working with the NYPD due to political machinations. If he pursues the case he and members of his team face arrest. Will he stand down? Add to this an anonymous conspiracy theorist is muddying the waters by broadcasting outrageous claims.

I found ‘The Midnight Lock’ a gripping thriller that certainly delivered on the suspense and provided plenty of twists. It also made me keen to seek out earlier books in the series.

A new outing for Lincoln Rhyme and his forensic expertise applied to a criminal who can pick any lock... The locksmith is stalking women, entering their "secure" properties and making sure they are well aware s/he has been there. Sub plots with organised crime, the police and the locksmith's childhood weave together with red herrings everywhere. Just as you think you know what's going on, there's an expected twist. The plot comes together beautifully in the end.

Thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book. I've read quite a few by Deaver and thoroughly enjoyed his Colter Shaw series. I've also watched the Bone Collector movie and tv series and really enjoyed them so was excited to receive this e-arc. I therefore started with a good idea of who the characters were.

Unfortunately for me, although I enjoyed it and enjoyed the locksmith storyline, it was pretty scary that they can get in so easily, it missed the mark a bit for me. Its hard to put my finger on it, maybe the relationship between Lincoln and Amelia, his NYPD Detective wife or my lack of connection with them in this book. It seemed a bit weird (but maybe something happened in a previous book as they didn't seem particularly joined up, or even barely talk to each other.

It was very readable and I enjoyed the twists and turns. I will definitely read others in this series and continue to read many other books he had written, but only 3-3.5 stars I'm afraid.