The Vanished Man (Lincoln Rhyme 5)

* Too many sources to trace.

* Responding officers reported flash in air. No trace material recovered.

* Was from flash cotton or flash paper.

* Too many sources to trace.

* Perp's shoes: size 10 Ecco.

* Silk fibers, dyed gray, processed to a matte finish.

* From quick-change janitor's outfit.

* Unsub is possibly wearing b

rown wig.

* Red pignut hickory and Parmelia conspersa lichen, both found primarily in Central Park.

* Dirt impregnated with unusual mineral oil. Sent to FBI for analysis.

* Tack-Pure oil for saddles and leather.

* Black silk, 72 x 48". Used as camouflage. Not traceable.

* Illusionists use this frequently.

* Wears caps to cover up prints.

* Magician's finger cups.

* Traces of latex, castor oil, makeup.

* Theatrical makeup.

* Traces of alginate.

* Used in molding latex "appliances."

* Murder weapon: white silk-knit rope with black silk core.

* Rope is a magic trick. Color changing. Not traceable.

* Unusual knot.

* Sent to FBI and Maritime Museum--no information.

* Knots are from Houdini routines, virtually impossible to untie.

* Used disappearing ink on sign-in register.

East Village Crime Scene

* Victim Two: Tony Calvert.

* Makeup artist, theater company.

* No known enemies.