by Jeffery Deaver · Hodder & Stoughton · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780340734575
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In this thrilling novel by Jeffery Deaver, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs face a case that leads them to investigate a 140-year-old crime to save a young woman from a ruthless killer. Geneva Settle, a student from Harlem, is writing a paper about her ancestor, Charles Singleton, when she becomes the target of a dangerous criminal. Rhyme and Sachs must decipher the secrets of Singleton's past to protect Geneva and stop the killer before it's too late. With unexpected twists and a suspenseful plot, 'The Twelfth Card' is an addictive read for thriller lovers.
Jeffery Deaver is an American mystery and crime writer. He has a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a J.D. degree from Fordham University. He began his career as a journalist and later practiced law before embarking on a career as a novelist. He has been awarded the Steel Dagger and Short Story Dagger from the British Crime Writers' Association and the Nero Award from The Wolfe Pack. He is also a three-time recipient of the Ellery Queen Reader's Award for Best Short Story of the Year and a winner of the British Thumping Good Read Award. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times, The Times, Italy's Corriere della Sera, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the Los Angeles Times.
