The Bone Collector (1999)

Once hailed as the star of the investigative team and a master in unraveling criminal puzzles, Lincoln Rhyme's career took a tragic turn following a devastating injury that left him paralyzed and despondent. However, when a perplexing murder case grips Manhattan's law enforcers, they turn to Rhyme for his unparalleled expertise. Enter Amelia Donaghy, a fresh-faced police officer whose swift actions at a gruesome crime scene catch Rhyme's attention. Tasked with assisting Rhyme in forensic investigations, Amelia reluctantly steps into the role of his physical intermediary. Together, they meticulously analyze enigmatic clues left by the killer, meticulously reconstructing the macabre puzzle in a race against time to apprehend the ruthless serial murderer.