The Surgeon

(Rizzoli & Isles series 1)
Series: Rizzoli & Isles
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The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen is a gripping crime thriller that revolves around a chilling serial killer who has a specific and gruesome method of targeting women in Boston. Detective Thomas Moore and detective Jane Rizzoli work vigorously to track down the murderer, diving deep into a world of secrets and fear, while encountering unexpected twists in their quest for justice. This intense story blends forensic detail with psychological intrigue, keeping the reader on edge.
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If you enjoy a gripping crime thriller filled with suspense and medical intrigue, this book may appeal to you. The author crafts a chilling narrative involving a methodical killer and a strong female detective, blending forensic detail with psychological depth for a pulse-pounding read.

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The Surgeon

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Introducing Detective Jane Rizzoli

The first gripping thriller in the Rizzoli & Isles series by No.1 bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.

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?

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The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen is praised as an intensely gripping read with a hair-raising finish that will keep you on edge. Reviewers note its deep, dark, and very disturbing narrative that compels readers to stay up all night, unable to set it aside. It is described as a taut and realistic thriller that rivals the works of top crime writers, offering a macabre and engrossing experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990728

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 432

About the Author

International bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries. Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.

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