The Recurring Cast
Character · Rhyme’s Manhattan · 2 books

The Watchmaker

The Watchmaker is a brilliant criminal who plans his crimes with the precision of a watchmaker.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Cold Moon (2006)
Latest appearance
The Watchmaker’s Hand (2023)
Books
2 (2 major)
Series
Lincoln Rhyme
Author
Jeffery Deaver
Circle
Rhyme’s Manhattan

Where to meet The Watchmaker

The Watchmaker first appears in The Cold Moon (2006), in a major role, book 7 of the Lincoln Rhyme series.

Buy The Cold Moon

Every book with The Watchmaker

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 2006MThe Cold Moonmajor role · Lincoln RhymeFirst appearanceBuy
  2. 2023MThe Watchmaker’s Handmajor role · Lincoln RhymeBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Amelia SachsNYPD detective and Rhyme’s partner2
Lincoln RhymeQuadriplegic forensic scientist and former NYPD captain2
Lon SellittoNYPD detective2
Mel CooperForensic technician2
Ron PulaskiRookie officer who joins the team2
Thom RestonRhyme’s aide2