A serial killer is on the loose in Boston, targeting women in a gruesome manner, and the detectives are racing against time to catch him. The story follows Detective Jane Rizzoli and the hunt for the killer, known as 'The Surgeon', who leaves behind a trail of horror and fear. The book delves into the minds of both the cops and the killer, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. With detailed medical descriptions and a touch of romance, the plot unfolds with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged until the end.
The book introduces readers to the Rizzoli & Isles series, with 'The Surgeon' being the first installment in the gripping police procedural series. It showcases the dynamics between the detectives, the intensity of the investigation, and the chilling nature of the crimes. Tess Gerritsen's writing style weaves together a narrative that is both gritty and fast-paced, drawing on her medical knowledge to add authenticity to the story. As the hunt for the killer intensifies, the characters are brought to life, making readers eager to explore more of the series.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Surgeon include graphic depictions of violence, detailed discussions about sexual assault and trauma, and themes related to mental health and gender-based violence.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in The Surgeon, focusing on the development of trust and protective feelings between the main characters, particularly between Detective Thomas Moore and Dr. Catherine Cordell.
From The Publisher:
HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHERE IT HURTS...
'This is crime-writing at its nerve-tingling best'
Harlan Coben
A killer is targeting lone women, torturing and murdering them. The precision of his methods leads Detective Jane Rizzoli to suspect he is medically trained.
Then Jane makes a terrifying discovery. Years ago a young woman was assaulted in a similar way. She escaped by shooting her attacker dead.
So why does it feel like he's stalking her again?
IT'S GORY, IT'S GRIPPING, IT'S GERRITSEN
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2 comment(s)
flippant police brutality and murder
This was my first crime story by Tess Gerritsen, I had only read a romantic suspense published by Mira before. I have also watched the tv show and really liked it. That is why I'm a bit disappointed with this book.
First, there is no Maura Isles at all in this story. One of the best parts in the tv show is the friendship between her and Rizzoli. Isles is just an interesting character.
Second, Jane Rizzoli from
The Surgeon is a cold bitch that is impossible to be liked. She is too ambitious and mean. Plus, she is even not a main character in the book, I think that's Moore.
The crime part was interesting, though I knew better ones.
Someday I'll probably read other books in this series, but they're definitely not on my short to-do list.
What can you read after
The Surgeon?
About the Author:
Bestselling author Tess Gerritsen is also a physician, and she brings to her novels her first-hand knowledge of emergency and autopsy rooms. Her thrillers starring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the hit TV series Rizzoli & Isles. But Tess's interests span far more than medicine and crime. As an anthropology student at Stanford University, she catalogued centuries-old human remains, and she continues to travel the world, driven by her fascination with ancient cultures and bizarre natural phenomena.
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