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When criminalist Lincoln Rhyme travels to a world-famous spinal cord injuries centre for experimental surgery, he hopes that the operation will give him slightly more movement.
He knows that it may kill him.
But before he has a chance to undergo it, the local police department drafts in Rhyme and his assistant Amelia, using their forensic skills to help find two women kidnapped by a psychotic young man known locally as the Insect Boy.
And after a cat-and-mouse game through the abandoned swamps of North Carolina, Lincoln finds himself searching for both boy and lover.
While Amelia uses all the skills her mentor has taught her to evade him...
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Thrilling forensic chase in murder-filled swamp shadows.
Who is this book for?
If you love suspenseful mysteries with a dark twist, The Empty Chair offers a compelling blend of forensic science and psychological intrigue. Lincoln Rhyme’s determination and Amelia’s resourcefulness give this story a vivid, gripping edge that keeps you guessing from start to finish. It’s perfect for those who enjoy unraveling complex crime puzzles in atmospheric settings.
