When a construction crane mysteriously collapses, Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are brought in on the case. A political group claims to be behind the sabotage (claiming a need for affordable housing) and threatens another crane collapse every twenty-four hours, unless their demands are met.

The clock is literally ticking. While we don't know it at first, Rhyme soon starts to realise that the mastermind behind the terror is his own nemesis—the Watchmaker.

Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are onto their next case, and diamonds are the name of the game.

Jatin Patel is murdered in his jewellery store, but nothing is taken other than a large single piece of 'rough'. There are two witnesses both of which at the time manage to get away. There are scant details about the perpetrator and he doesn't leave too many clues.

Despite having numerous books by Jeffrey Deaver in the library this is the first novel that I've chosen to read. I was drawn to the sinister nature of the title which reminds me of my favourite books by Chris Carter.

I was not disappointed and thankfully have found another author while I await the next Chris Carter or indeed Linda Castillo novel (they can only write so many)!