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Anonymous
Posted February 25, 2012
One of my favorites
Excellent author and story.
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Anonymous
Posted November 29, 2011
Loved this book!
If you are a gamer or computer geek, this is just too good to pass up.
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Anonymous
Posted October 24, 2010
You may never look at your commputer the same way
My sister told me to read this book. ane I was so glad I did. I read it on my NOOK. From the time it was downloaded I could not stop reading it. I'm sure there are tech. type gaps and errors, but for me it was fascinating reading and full of suspense, surprises and great characters.
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Another 5 stars for Deaver
Fantastically written and scary look into the deceptive world of the computer criminal gone mad. I didn't want to put this book down and finished it in just a couple of days. Interesting characters, false leads, and surprising turns places this "could-be real" story in the must-read category. Even if you aren't computer-savvy, just seeing today's news will have you believing the plot. Amazing writing by Deaver. The binary chapter numbers was a nice touch too.
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JessLucy
Posted April 9, 2010
One of my Favorites by Jeffrey Deaver!
This is a really fascinating novel; I've never read anything quite like it before. Deaver is incredibly knowledgable and really knows how to spin a tale. I just love his writing style. I also really liked his novels featuring Kathryn Dance, as kinesics is a fascinating subject. I've read all the Lincoln Ryhme/Amelia Sachs novels in order and loved every one of them. I saw the movie The Bone Collector years ago and didn't like it so when a friend borrowed me the book, I was skeptical. I ended up loving it and every book in the series! There are only a few novelists whose books I must buy in hardcover as soon as they are released; Jeffrey Deaver is one of those novelists. You may also like: The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child, the newer books of Ruth Rendell, and anything by Barbara Vine.
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whoizme88
Posted March 21, 2010
An excellent read
Jeffery Deaver in this book, writes the way a book ought to be written. This is an excellent read for me and I enjoyed it.
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It involves cyberspace, or the usage of the internet for mystery and for murder.
It was a totally absorbing read, one that would be good to read again.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" -
Fearless_Reader73
Posted November 7, 2009
Great Book!
"The Blue Nowhere" was the first Deaver book I read and the one that got me hooked on his other books. The pace was relentless and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I highly recommend it.
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Go back to writing Lincoln Rhyme novels, Mr. Deaver...
It's definitely what you do best.
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As with "The Devil's Teardrop", there are incredible gaps in the plot - and unlike "Teardrop", in some cases Deaver doesn't explain what happened during these gaps or refer back to them in any way.
But what he does cover in "The Blue Nowhere" is a rollicking good read nevertheless, not to mention frightening - and this book is definitely worth recommending.
Deaver does need to go back over his notes in "how to write a mystery novel", though - his Lincoln Rhyme novels are proof that he knows how to do it, but so far his non-Rhyme stories look like they were written by a completely different, completely amateurish person masquerading as Jeffery Deaver. Social engineering, perhaps? -
Anonymous
Posted January 6, 2007
A Great Read
I rarely read murder mystery novels so it took me a long time to finally pick up this book and read it. I was amazed at how fast I was sucked into this book! It's one of those stories that keeps you guessing at every chapter. It was very suspenseful and intelligent. This is the first book I've read by Jeffrey Deaver and now I definintely want to read more. If I could compare this book to another book I've read it would be Angels and Demons - just replace all the scientific and religious words with computer terms. I think people who are really into computers would appreciate this book. Even if you don't know much about computers you would still enjoy it because there's a glossary in the book listing the definitions to all the computer lingo. I recommend this to everyone.
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Anonymous
Posted November 20, 2006
Disappointing
OK, I'm not jaded, but I know quite a bit about computers and the web, and the premise of this book just didn't stand up. I would have liked to see less time spent on giving computer definitions and more time spent on character and plot development, rather than just some 'surprises' at the end. Too bad, because I read all the Lincoln Rhyme books and was expecting more from this one.
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Anonymous
Posted November 25, 2004
Amazing!
I love Jeffery Deaver, and this book kept me just as riveted as his others have. I couldn't put the book down from the time I picked it up.
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Anonymous
Posted June 7, 2004
Exciting read...
My knowledge of computers and what can actually be done with them is limited. Therefore, I'm not sure the events of this book are plausible or not. Regardless, it is a real fun book to read. The characters were easy to imagine and the plot shifts kept it interesting. I'd recommend this book to friends.
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Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2004
Not Even Words
This piece of lit is one of the best techno thrillers of all time. I was lost for words when I read it, I started slow but then flew through it. I actually put down a Harry Potter book down and decided to finish this one first!
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Anonymous
Posted December 24, 2003
Terrific plot
This is Jeffery Deaver¿s first venture into a cyberthriller and he does a pretty good job. The strength of the novel is its plot: a no-holds-barred contest between two hackers. Wyatt Gillette is doing time for a few minor computer crimes when he is offered a temporary reprieve if he helps the state police track down a murderous cracker called Phate. The plot takes one turn after another, building suspense as Phate searches for new victims and Gillette tries to stop him. Why is Phate committing these murders? Who is his partner? Who¿s the traitor within the police? Is Gillette really a good guy? Plenty of mystery and suspense to keep you turning the pages. Although the plot is terrific, the story has a couple of weak points. Deaver is not a computer pro and it shows. Although many of the inaccuracies are minor ¿ only a technically sophisticated person would notice ¿ some of them were really ridiculous (Gillette¿s fingertips are so strong from fingertip pushups that they crush keyboards during coding sessions). Another problem is that Phate turns out to be a stock character ¿ I won¿t give away the details, but you could probably put together a description without reading the novel. It¿s too bad because he starts out as an interesting, mysterious adversary. Still, the Blue Nowhere is a good thriller, well worth reading.
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Anonymous
Posted December 10, 2003
Wow.
I read... a lot... and The Blue Nowhere is one of the best books I've read. It's original and interesting, full of twists. There aren't enough hacker stories out there.
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Anonymous
Posted July 24, 2003
The Best Ever
I read this book after my friend told me about it. I thought it was a great book. I recommend it to everyone (Especially the computer wizards).
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Anonymous
Posted April 26, 2003
A Little Light Suspense
While not quite as chilling as some of Deaver's other novels (The Bone Collector leaps to mind), The Blue Nowhere is worth the read. There's a lot of information, a little science fiction, and a whole cast of completely developed characters. Even the minor characters are believable. One of my favorite things about Deaver, and this book is no exception, is his almost magical ability to make EVERY character believable, and still hold back just enough information to keep the reader guessing until the end of the book. My only real criticism is that he is a little heavy with his use of 'near misses' with the killer (I can't go into any more detail without giving things away). Once again, Deaver has successfully penned a little literary treat for the intelligent mind.
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Anonymous
Posted March 5, 2003
Great Book
Did do you know that a computer hackers can change a person¿s identity, manipulate everyday situations, and even murder someone while they are sitting behind a computer? The Blue Nowhere is a wonderful book written by Jeffery Deaver that encompasses the growing threat of computer related crimes. I highly recommend that you read this book, especially if you like murder mysteries, because the book was so entertaining to read with its exhilarating plot, diverse characters and light reading format. The story itself and its characters deliver a realistically scary perspective on what an elite computer hacker can do in the information age. The book¿s story is presented in a 3rd person omnificent perspective set in current day Silicon Valley, the computer Mecca of the world. The conflict begins with the antagonist of the book, Phate (computer name), begins to murder people using his computer. Phate is an elite hacker, one of the best in the world who has lost touch with reality. The ¿blue nowhere¿ refers to the Internet and how it is everywhere yet nowhere. Officer Wyatt Gillette is in charge of the electronic crimes division for the Silicon Valley Police Department and is assigned to the murder case after the lead detective established that computers were evolved. Quickly Gillette figures out what Phate is doing but is fearfully intrigued because he has no idea how Phate is doing it. Devin Page is the protagonist of the story and is recruited by officer Johnston because of his hacker skills. When the story begins Devin in jail serving a prison sentence because he was suspected to have broken the Department of Defense¿s encryption algorithm, something that thought to be impossible. Devin proves throughout the story to be the only one who can match Phate¿s witty nature and master hacking skills. One of the book¿s strong points was that the characters¿ attributes were realistic in that they all had strengths and flaws, virtues and vices. Jeffery Deaver presents a cunning plot with surprising twists at the end that will keep you on your feet and your heart racing. Since the book is not too intellectually demanding it is a great book to read when you don¿t want to half to think a lot. Again, I highly recommend that you read this tremendous mystery book with its page turning plots, exiting characters, and light reading format.
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Anonymous
Posted November 25, 2002
Not what I expected
I normally love Jeffery Deaver's books, but this was horrible. In Empty Chair there was such excitting twist, but this was lame and stupid. After this book I was afraid to pick another one of his upcoming books, but thank god he redeemd himself
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Anonymous
Posted September 26, 2002
Very good detective story
The Blue Nowhere is a really good read. The action is pretty much instantaneous and non-stop. The storyline was very well thought out, and the mystery is certainly not as easy to solve as in many other books. While the author's lack of knowledge in the computer field is evident, it doesn't really hurt the story. So what if some of the things that the hackers do is unbelievable? That's what fiction is--unreality.
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