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A review by nolajay
The Stone Monkey by Jeffery Deaver
3.0
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This is more of a synopsis because I can never remember what I've read.
A boat carrying a large number of illegal immigrants (undocumenteds) is on it's way to the US when the ship is spotted by the coastguard. The snakehead (the Ghost) blows up and sinks the ship, killing many of the passengers. He then goes on a rampage to kill the remaining survivors, masquerading as Dr. John Sung (a passenger on the ship) to gain information about the location of his 'piglets'. Unaware of this, Sachs continues to visit Dr. Sung for advice regarding her arthritis and problems having children. Rhyme, as always, figures out the twist and the Ghost is captured in an elaborate misdirection fuelled takedown. However, once captured it is decided he will returned home and tried in China, meaning, due to his connections in high places, he will walk free again. However, Rhyme saves the day by discovering the real motive for the Ghosts actions on the ship, and the political decisions made throughout the investigation to keep the Ghost out of custody. Rhyme threatens to go public with evidence against several high ranking officers unless they hand hm over to the FBI.
This book was very slow to start with and it took me a while to get into it, but once I did I enjoyed it. The story of Sachs and Rhyme's relationship always keeps me coming back for more - I want to know how they're doing! As always there is a huge twist which kept me reading and the takedown of the Ghost, (though I predicted it) was great nonetheless.
This is more of a synopsis because I can never remember what I've read.
A boat carrying a large number of illegal immigrants (undocumenteds) is on it's way to the US when the ship is spotted by the coastguard. The snakehead (the Ghost) blows up and sinks the ship, killing many of the passengers. He then goes on a rampage to kill the remaining survivors, masquerading as Dr. John Sung (a passenger on the ship) to gain information about the location of his 'piglets'. Unaware of this, Sachs continues to visit Dr. Sung for advice regarding her arthritis and problems having children. Rhyme, as always, figures out the twist and the Ghost is captured in an elaborate misdirection fuelled takedown. However, once captured it is decided he will returned home and tried in China, meaning, due to his connections in high places, he will walk free again. However, Rhyme saves the day by discovering the real motive for the Ghosts actions on the ship, and the political decisions made throughout the investigation to keep the Ghost out of custody. Rhyme threatens to go public with evidence against several high ranking officers unless they hand hm over to the FBI.
This book was very slow to start with and it took me a while to get into it, but once I did I enjoyed it. The story of Sachs and Rhyme's relationship always keeps me coming back for more - I want to know how they're doing! As always there is a huge twist which kept me reading and the takedown of the Ghost, (though I predicted it) was great nonetheless.