Jeffery Deaver is the #1 international bestselling author of more than forty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. 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, including Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers and the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association in the United Kingdom. In 2014, he was the recipient of three lifetime achievement awards. A former journalist, folk singer, and attorney, he was born outside of Chicago and has a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Fordham University.

One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025
One of New York Post's 30 Must-Read New Thrillers

"Could I put the book down? Not a chance." --Sarah W.,
The New York Times Book Review

"This suspenseful thriller will keep readers off-balance and unsure whom to trust . . . Perfect for a one-sitting read." --Library Journal (starred review)

"An exhilarating action-infused mystery. . . . Jeffrey Deaver does a brilliant job of incorporating suspense along with the harrowing drama of a natural disaster." --BookTrib

"Deaver is a first-class storyteller. . . . he takes an interesting, complex character (Colter comes from a survivalist family) and builds an intricate, unpredictable story around them. Readers familiar with Mr. Shaw will thoroughly enjoy this novel. For those who haven't met him yet, this is a good time to rectify that." --Booklist

"Riveting . . . Deaver's pacing is characteristically top-notch, and he ratchets up the suspense . . . This series has plenty of gas in the tank." --Publishers Weekly

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Pub date: 2026-04-07

Length: 448 pages