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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is my first book written by Tess. This is a page turner. I felt some surgicle descriptions are a bit gore but over are it a gripping.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The first in the series of books involving Warren Hoyt, a chilling character if there ever was one. We don't find out about him (by name) until deep into the book, but are aware of his existence as either a possible copycat killer or partner to sexual predator Capra, killed by the surviving Catherine Cordell. Thomas Moore is the lead detective, but right alongside is Detective Jane Rizzoli. I definitely like this no-nonsense female detective. If you like strong female characters, she will become one of your favorites and you will want to read more books in the series. (Hoyt is around in a few). Gerritsen gives us a high dose of suspense, right to the end. A definite page turner, as long as you don't mind the graphic details of the killings.”
Diana M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Gerritsen writes a good medical mystery. ”
CBF wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“oh my it makes you wonder”
cdrews37 wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Rated: 3.5/5 (Round to 4)
Faith wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A killer in Boston, MA is attacking women, seemingly safe in their own homes, and violating them in many disturbing ways. These killings are eerily similar to attacks from Years ago in Savannah, GA where there the last victim was left alive and the killer was left dead... Details that could only be known by the killer are being duplicated and more women are dying as time creeps on in the investigation. Detectives Jane Rizzoli and Thomas Moore need to protect the witness and find the killer and both tasks are proving harder than expected.
This book is gritty in detail and thick in medical jargon, which makes it all the more exciting and real for me. I like mysteries that I can get lost in and this definitely was one of them. I'll definitely read on in this series and read more of Gerritsen. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dark, gritty books that are heavy on the details and get your heart thumping. Rizzoli comes off a little hard edged and bitter, but the explanations for that seem real. For a woman who works in a field that for a long time was considered a "mans world", I understand what that can do to a woman.”
“Another good one from Gerritsen.”
Dez wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“In true Tess Gerritsen style, awesome mystery!”
Lisa B wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Faith said: 3.5 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A killer in Boston, MA is attacking women, seemingly safe in their own homes, and violating them in many disturbing ways. These killings are eerily similar to attacks from Years ago in Savannah, GA where there the last victim was left alive and the killer was left dead... Details that could only be known by the killer are being duplicated and more women are dying as time creeps on in the investigation. Detectives Jane Rizzoli and Thomas Moore need to protect the witness and find the killer and both tasks are proving harder than expected.
This book is gritty in detail and thick in medical jargon, which makes it all the more exciting and real for me. I like mysteries that I can get lost in and this definitely was one of them. I'll definitely read on in this series and read more of Gerritsen. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dark, gritty books that are heavy on the details and get your heart thumping. Rizzoli comes off a little hard edged and bitter, but the explanations for that seem real. For a woman who works in a field that for a long time was considered a "mans world", I understand what that can do to a woman.
Mary Ellen B said: 3.5 stars
This was a free download on my Kindle and my first Gerritsen novel. If I remember correctly it was listed as a medical thriller and I'm not sure why. I guess I was hoping for worldwide plague or a gene gone bad. It was pretty standard serial killer fare. A mass murderer in Boston with ties to Dr. Catherine Cordell, who escaped a serial killer two years earlier in Savannah. A little romance, plenty of graphic details, likeable characters. I often try to picture thrillers as movies, so think more along the lines of Ashley Judd, not quite Jodie Foster and fava beans. Definitely a good Saturday night rental.
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“The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen +3.5 stars out of 5
Mary Ellen B wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This was a free download on my Kindle and my first Gerritsen novel. It was pretty standard serial killer fare. A killer in Boston with ties to Dr. Catherine Cordell, who escaped a serial killer two years earlier in Savannah. A little romance, plenty of graphic details, likeable characters. I often try to picture thrillers as movies, so think more along the lines of Ashley Judd, not quite Jodie Foster and fava beans. Definitely a good Saturday night rental.”
“G.reat medical detail. If you like Cornwall and have not discoverd Gerritsen you should. Also if you tired of Cornwall as I have become you should enjoy this group of books”
Molly B wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was the second Gerritsen book I read. I am hooked on them, I love the Jane Rizzolli stories. I try now to readthem in order as I didnt realise the same characters crop up in other books.”
Sheila L wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
