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Lincoln Rhyme #12.5
Where the Evidence Lies
From the New York Times "best-selling author of the Lincoln Rhyme series, a short story about Lincoln Rhyme solving a mysterious plane crash with no forensic evidence.
A small jet with only one pilot onboard crashes into the Atlantic Ocean. Local authorities are unsure whether the cause of the crash is a bomb or a violent storm. The case seems like it will be an easy one to solve for former NYPD Homicide Detective Lincoln Rhyme to solve. The evidence is inside the cockpit but there is one problem. The wreckage sits at the bottom of the Puerto Rican Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean that stretches to twenty-eight thousand feet. The plane can't be raised. And there's no way to get to where the evidence lies. "Where the Evidence Lies" by Jeffery Deaver is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and read them all!
A small jet with only one pilot onboard crashes into the Atlantic Ocean. Local authorities are unsure whether the cause of the crash is a bomb or a violent storm. The case seems like it will be an easy one to solve for former NYPD Homicide Detective Lincoln Rhyme to solve. The evidence is inside the cockpit but there is one problem. The wreckage sits at the bottom of the Puerto Rican Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean that stretches to twenty-eight thousand feet. The plane can't be raised. And there's no way to get to where the evidence lies. "Where the Evidence Lies" by Jeffery Deaver is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and read them all!
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Jeffery Deaver
520 books11.8k followers#1 international bestselling author of over thirty novels and three collections of short stories. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. His first novel featuring Lincoln Rhyme, The Bone Collector, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. He's received or been shortlisted for a number of awards around the world.
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January 20, 2026
Jeffrey Deaver has always interested me, as I find his writing quite addictive and devoured the first number novels. Once a well-established and sought after criminalist with the NYPD, all this changed for Lincoln Rhyme when a workplace accident left him a C4 quadriplegic. While he has spent time trying to reassemble what pieces are left of his life, Rhyme cannot let life pass him by. In this short piece, Rhyme and his partner, Detective Amelia Sachs, are in Florida when their assistance is requested. After a small jet crashes, iit appears as though the cause was nothing mechanical, but rather a bomb. Rhyme is sure he can solve this one easily, once he has an eye on the plane and its condition. Problem is, the plane is at the bottom of the Atlantic. As the plane cannot be raised the 28,000 feet, Rhyme must rely on his intuition to solve this case. It may be Herculean for some, but former NYPD Homicide Detective Lincoln Rhyme has never found a case he is unwilling to try solving. A stellar short piece by Jeffrey Deaver that takes this series into new and exciting places once more.
Jeffrey Deaver has kept my series binge highly additive. I can never tell what awaits me in the next novel, which adds to the excitement. The narrative presents another case for Rhyme to solve, with the assistance of Sachs and the locals, but there is little on which to go, making it all the more exciting. As the story progresses and the reader wonders how things will come together, Deaver sends his protagonist on another path and there is resolution. The story proves easy to read in a single sitting and has all the elements of a great piece, for which I have great admiration in Jeffrey Deaver’s abilities.
Characters add something to the story, and this piece has some great personalities, alongside series regulars. Rhyme posits theories and steers ideas in a clear direction, while Sachs supports him effectively throughout the Florida experience. A few one-offs provide great addition to the story, infusing a flavour that is sure to keep the reader flipping pages as they seek answers. I could not ask for more from a short story.
Plot points serve as a key aspect to inch this short piece along. Surprises are present as Deaver weaves some subtle developments into the story. Strong suppositions cater to the unavailability of forensics, still permitting Rhyme to shine. Set outside NYC, the story proves just as impactful as when Lincoln Rhyme is at home and cracking cases wide open.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for a piece that was as fresh as Florida citrus fruit!
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Jeffrey Deaver has kept my series binge highly additive. I can never tell what awaits me in the next novel, which adds to the excitement. The narrative presents another case for Rhyme to solve, with the assistance of Sachs and the locals, but there is little on which to go, making it all the more exciting. As the story progresses and the reader wonders how things will come together, Deaver sends his protagonist on another path and there is resolution. The story proves easy to read in a single sitting and has all the elements of a great piece, for which I have great admiration in Jeffrey Deaver’s abilities.
Characters add something to the story, and this piece has some great personalities, alongside series regulars. Rhyme posits theories and steers ideas in a clear direction, while Sachs supports him effectively throughout the Florida experience. A few one-offs provide great addition to the story, infusing a flavour that is sure to keep the reader flipping pages as they seek answers. I could not ask for more from a short story.
Plot points serve as a key aspect to inch this short piece along. Surprises are present as Deaver weaves some subtle developments into the story. Strong suppositions cater to the unavailability of forensics, still permitting Rhyme to shine. Set outside NYC, the story proves just as impactful as when Lincoln Rhyme is at home and cracking cases wide open.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for a piece that was as fresh as Florida citrus fruit!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
December 20, 2022
Audiobook. Book 5 stars, narration by Allan Robertson 4 stars.
Fun short story in the Lincoln Rhyme universe.
Fun short story in the Lincoln Rhyme universe.
May 24, 2016
It doesn’t take a long, drawn-out story for author Jeffery Deaver to make a Detective Lincoln Rhyme’s case intriguing and suspenseful.
Brought to life through the narration of Allan Robertson, WHERE THE EVIDENCE LIES is filled with twists and turns. Robertson does an excellent job giving distinct voices to each character. His pace and mannerisms adds depth to the story.
The author combines entertainment, suspense and mystery for a well-balanced story that flows quickly and smoothly. Listeners/readers are quickly drawn in. Rich descriptions places the reader/listener in the middle of the action.
While the case may not take Rhyme long to solve, it still packs a punch. The characters are well-developed and realistic. The story holds your attention from beginning to end. Whether you’re a Lincoln Rhyme’s fan or not, this is a captivating short story you don’t want to miss.
FTC Full Disclosure – A digital copy of this audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
Brought to life through the narration of Allan Robertson, WHERE THE EVIDENCE LIES is filled with twists and turns. Robertson does an excellent job giving distinct voices to each character. His pace and mannerisms adds depth to the story.
The author combines entertainment, suspense and mystery for a well-balanced story that flows quickly and smoothly. Listeners/readers are quickly drawn in. Rich descriptions places the reader/listener in the middle of the action.
While the case may not take Rhyme long to solve, it still packs a punch. The characters are well-developed and realistic. The story holds your attention from beginning to end. Whether you’re a Lincoln Rhyme’s fan or not, this is a captivating short story you don’t want to miss.
FTC Full Disclosure – A digital copy of this audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
April 22, 2025
A short Lincoln Rhyme story. Whilst in Florida on a lecture tour he is invited by a local cop to give his opinion of a recent plane crash. Foul weather or foul play. Mechanic failure or security breach and a planted IED.
Encouraged by the ever attentive Amelia Sachs he agrees to cast his forensic eye over the witnesses who saw the plane or had access to it on the airfield. Surely his bright and alert mind can discern lies and find the truth despite the evidence being at the bottom of the sea.
I was pleased to see Rhyme use techniques he had learned from others. I liked to think that his initial swagger was linked to the association of his role to the NYPD being similar to the fictional Sherlock Holmes.
Well with little CCTV and no incriminating disclosures or slip ups, the investigating team look set to admit defeat. Straying towards the most likely solution in the absence of any evidence, that of accident.
Then a vital photographic clue; a passing tourist taking shots of the aircraft may have captured someone near the plane (up to no good?).
Time for Deaver to dance and weave his most cunning storytelling devices. Great plotting and outcome - not so successful one imagines for Lincoln to give up his day job.
Encouraged by the ever attentive Amelia Sachs he agrees to cast his forensic eye over the witnesses who saw the plane or had access to it on the airfield. Surely his bright and alert mind can discern lies and find the truth despite the evidence being at the bottom of the sea.
I was pleased to see Rhyme use techniques he had learned from others. I liked to think that his initial swagger was linked to the association of his role to the NYPD being similar to the fictional Sherlock Holmes.
Well with little CCTV and no incriminating disclosures or slip ups, the investigating team look set to admit defeat. Straying towards the most likely solution in the absence of any evidence, that of accident.
Then a vital photographic clue; a passing tourist taking shots of the aircraft may have captured someone near the plane (up to no good?).
Time for Deaver to dance and weave his most cunning storytelling devices. Great plotting and outcome - not so successful one imagines for Lincoln to give up his day job.
August 24, 2022
Narrator was good, but I think the flipped premise of Rhyme having no forensic evidence to work with actually flopped, a bit. If it wasn't a short, I probably would have quit. That's not to say it wasn't still enjoyable, but it just wasn't what I wanted from a Lincoln Rhyme tale.
February 28, 2024
Just a quick read of a Lincoln Rhyme short story.
January 26, 2020
Interesting Premise, but Dull
This was a short story about the famous forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme solving a case without forensics. This was the third short story of Jeffrey Readers that I have read. While this has the usual trademark twist, it didn't engage or interest me like the other two I've read. It was a regular police procedural. I read this book using immersion reading while listening to the audiobook. Narrator Allan Robertson was excellent and made this story better than by just reading alone.
This was a short story about the famous forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme solving a case without forensics. This was the third short story of Jeffrey Readers that I have read. While this has the usual trademark twist, it didn't engage or interest me like the other two I've read. It was a regular police procedural. I read this book using immersion reading while listening to the audiobook. Narrator Allan Robertson was excellent and made this story better than by just reading alone.
April 24, 2019
"An Awesome Short Story"
This very short story will captivate you as a plane crashes without any forensic evidence. It's a small jet with only one pilot when it goes down into the Atlantic Ocean. Was it caused by a storm? A bomb? Read this quickly, you'll love it!
This very short story will captivate you as a plane crashes without any forensic evidence. It's a small jet with only one pilot when it goes down into the Atlantic Ocean. Was it caused by a storm? A bomb? Read this quickly, you'll love it!
January 24, 2026
A different and kinda fun short story from Deaver! A case of murder where his favorite crime solver Lincoln Rhyme, needs to work to pursue the killers with little to no forensic evidence. Enjoyed the neat little twist near the end.
May 16, 2018
Bite-sized Lincoln Rhyme mystery.. 'nuff said!
October 28, 2020
Great short read! I knew it was short, but I'm sad it was short. :D So much packed into a small lovely package.
March 1, 2021
Easy read
Not much to say, not because it’s a short, but the storyline is just ... unmemorable..., you forget as soon as you finish reading it.
Not much to say, not because it’s a short, but the storyline is just ... unmemorable..., you forget as soon as you finish reading it.
July 20, 2024
When a jet lands in Atlantic Ocean with no means of getting the wreckage out losing all the evidence, Rhyme has to rely on the people alive.
September 29, 2024
This short story tells of a plane crash in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida, with no evidence surviving the initial crash. Definitely recommended.
October 14, 2024
Short and sweet and very clever
Not a long story but everything that was needed to keep me holding on was there. I like all the Lincoln Rhyme novels, long or short.
Not a long story but everything that was needed to keep me holding on was there. I like all the Lincoln Rhyme novels, long or short.
December 12, 2024
3.5 Stars
August 3, 2025
A short story.
December 5, 2025
audio. good short story
December 8, 2023
I loved the conversation and the commentaries lol. This is my first time reading(or rather listening) to a Jeffery Deaver's book and I intend to add his book to my list. I loved how they tried to figure out who the suspect was/who was lying. And the question as the book implies is where is the darn evidence? Lol read and find out, then get back to me
December 18, 2016
I love everything Jeffery deaver writes
I'm just at home with Sachs rhyme and Thom but they are still unpredictable I hope he writes many more books
I'm just at home with Sachs rhyme and Thom but they are still unpredictable I hope he writes many more books
January 4, 2017
I liked how out of his element Lincoln was. It didn't hurt his ability to figure out what was going on, but it was nice for him to see that things other than evidence can be used to solve a crime.
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