The Cold Moon

About “The Cold Moon”

On a freezing December night in New York City, two people are murdered, their deaths marked by eerie, matching calling cards—moon-faced clocks that investigators believe ticked away the victims' final moments. Renowned criminologist Lincoln Rhyme recognizes the clock distributor and realizes the killer, known as the Watchmaker, has more murders planned. Rhyme, a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair, relies on his partner and love, Amelia Sachs, to act as his eyes and ears on the street. However, Sachs is also handling her first homicide case as lead detective, creating a conflict as she uncovers disturbing truths about the police force that challenge her career, her identity, and her relationship with Rhyme. As the Rhyme-Sachs team faces internal struggles, the Watchmaker continues his calculated hunt, preparing a criminal scheme that may make him the most dangerous villain they have ever faced.