About the book: 2002 / Lincoln Rhyme is one of the best criminologists in the country, a genius in the field of forensics. After an accident, he became disabled, but the police cannot do without his help. A killer dubbed the Bone Collector finds his victims on the streets of New York. Rhyme must use all his experience and talent to stop the criminal. With the help of a charming partner - police detective Amelia Sachs - he must make his way through a maze of physical evidence to prevent another terrible crime. The pursuit of criminals turns into a battle of wits. Time is running out... The killer must be caught before it's too late…