Jeffery Deaver
Jeffery Deaver
Author • Editorb. 6 May 1950 · From United States- Books
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Jeffery Deaver (born May 6, 1950, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois) is an American author of crime and suspense novels, best known for the Lincoln Rhyme series that began with The Bone Collector (1997), later adapted into a 1999 film starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.
He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Fordham University, and worked as a journalist and attorney before writing full time. He has served as president of the Mystery Writers of America and was named a Grand Master by the organization in 2021.
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Jeffery Deaver is widely recognized for his Lincoln Rhyme series, which features a quadriplegic forensic criminalist. This series is a cornerstone of his work in the thriller genre.
Yes, his novel "The Bone Collector" was adapted into a film starring Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme.
The Lincoln Rhyme series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing storylines. The first book in the series is "The Bone Collector."
Jeffery Deaver has also published some works under the pseudonym William Jefferies.
Jeffery Deaver was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2021, one of the organization's highest honors, recognizing a distinguished career and body of work in the mystery genre.