Jeffery Deaver is an American author of mystery and crime novels. He has written 40 novels and has sold over 50 million copies of his books worldwide.
Jeffery Deaver was born on May 6, 1950 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
He attended the University of Missouri where he earned his B.A. in journalism.
In 1988, he published his first novel, 'Voodoo', which was the beginning of his series featuring location scout John Pellam.
In 1997, he started his series featuring quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhyme with the novel 'The Bone Collector'.
He has won numerous awards including the Steel Dagger and the Short Story Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association, as well as the Nero Wolfe Award and the Barry Award.
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The Bone Collector is the first novel in the Lincoln Rhyme series. It introduces the character of Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic detective who solves crimes with the help of his assistant Amelia Sachs.
The Coffin Dancer is the second novel in the Lincoln Rhyme series. In this book, Rhyme and Sachs investigate a killer known as the Coffin Dancer who is targeting witnesses in a case against a notorious hitman.
The Twelfth Card is the sixth novel in the Lincoln Rhyme series. Rhyme and Sachs investigate the murder of a young girl whose body was found with a 140-year-old playing card.
Jeffery Deaver is known for writing mystery and crime novels, particularly his two series featuring the characters John Pellam and Lincoln Rhyme.
Jeffery Deaver has written 40 novels as of 2021.
Jeffery Deaver has won numerous awards, including the Steel Dagger and the Short Story Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association, as well as the Nero Wolfe Award and the Barry Award.
The Lincoln Rhyme series is a series of mystery novels written by Jeffery Deaver featuring the character of Lincoln Rhyme, a quadriplegic detective who solves crimes with the help of his assistant Amelia Sachs.
Many of Jeffery Deaver's books contain graphic violence and mature themes, so they may not be suitable for all teenagers. It is recommended that parents read the books first and use their judgment to decide if they are appropriate for their children.