The Keepsake (Rizzoli and Isles Series #7)

A Great Read!

Tess Gerritsen is an excellent writer and this book does not disappoint. The plot revolves around an archeologist and there is a fair amount of information dispersed throughout the book on various aspects of archeology. If you have no interest in this subject, you may not find Keepsake quite as engaging. I am probably not a good judge of that, since I am fascinated by the subject!

The story moves at a good pace and the mystery keeps you guessing until the end. Gerritsen is a master with characters, giving them those all too human traits that make them feel like real people. The plot is intricate without being overly complicated. Gerritsen took me into her world and held me there throughout the story. I couldn't ask for anything more!

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A Resounding and Impactful Murder Mystery!

This book is the most amazing so far. I really do love all of Gerritsen's titles, but this one has stuck in my head for months. I catch myself thinking about it practically every day, and the smallest things will trigger thoughts about this resounding tale. I would recommend this to anyone who likes mystery novels. If you are on the fence, this book will tip you into fandome.

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Taking stalking to new heights

Jane Rizzoli is one of the strongest female detective characters in the genre, and, after having her baby girl, she's back in action. Jane shines in this serial killer/stalker/confused identity thriller, as she struggles to unkink the many tangled lines in these crimes. Gerritsen appears to be attempting to show Jane as a whole person - mother, partner, cop, friend - and it's refreshing to see her uncertain at times, empathizing with other parents at others, trying to be supportive of her soon to be divorced detective partner. And the crimes in this installment are ingenious. While it's possible to make good guesses as to what "went down", there are some gratifying zigs and zags along the way, and at the conclusion, to keep the reader absorbed.

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A thrilling read

Wow, this one grabbed me from the very start. It has a lot of forensics of how mummification, shrunken heads etc. takes place that really adds to the appeal. I was taken with the neat web spun by the mystery and thoroughly enjoyed this, my first of Tess Gerritsen's books. I will read more.

Fabulous Read!!

Yet another one of her incredible books!!!!

Awesome Book

As always another great book by Tess Gerrison!

Thrilling

Tess Gerritsen does it again. She personalizes the storyline plus keeps you on the edge of your seat with thrilling information..little bit of truth tossed in with lots of great fiction. Keep the books coming!

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Great book

I love all of her books an this one does not dissapoint.

Good read! TESS never lets me down!

Excellent!

OK, but not as good as others in the series

This is #7 in a series that begins with the Surgeon. The plot was good, but I didn't find it as complex as in her other books. I also felt that she left a couple of loose ends, for example identifying the last victim they found. And the process of finding the victim and the killer/kidnapper usually is drawn out a little more. I would also have liked her to include more writing on the personal lives of Maura Isles and Jane Rizzoli, which she typically does. I will continue reading her books, but for anyone interested in checking out her writing, I would recommend starting with the Surgeon instead.

What a thriller is meant to be

My first time reading this authors work and I can't wait to read more. Action packed thriller with a hint of a possible romance. She weaves everything together with a style that makes for a fun and easy read. I didn't want to put it down.

Really Good Read

I am presently reading through the Rizzoli and Isles series and have read other Gerritsen books. I enjoy her riding style and her charactors are two tough smart ladies. This book is as good as the rest of the series. I highly reccommend reading them all in order.

Good read

I'm usually a fan of the more 'scientific' thrillers like Kathy Reichs and the early Patricia Cornwell novels, but I really enjoyed this book. It's the first Gerritsen book I read and while predictable in some ways, the story was fast paced and intriguing. I'll definitely get more and hope the earlier ones are as good as this one.

Really good

This was a really good book! I couldn't put it down.

Great Read

I have just discovered Tess Gerritsen and have thoroughly enjoyed the two books that I have read so far. The Keepsake was an interesting and suspenseful read. I have always been interested in Egyptology and the discussion about the embalming of the dead was quite interesting. The characters are well drawn and the plot is original and engaging. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a solid mystery story.

Interesting.

I have long been a fan of Tess Gerritsen. And while I liked the story, I found it choppy. Moving from one scenario to another, I didn't find a smooth transition between sets. The basic plot is solid but the characters jumped around too much. And I felt like Dr. Isles was an afterthougth to the whole story. If you are a true fan, its definitely a read but if you have not background on Jane Rizzoli & Dr. Maura Isles, then it will be confusing.

Great suspense

Tess Gerritsen always provides a good read filled with suspense.

Reviewed for Midwest Book Review

The discovery of a preserved mummy in the basement of Boston's Crispin Museum causes much media attention. Egyptologist/ archeologist Josephine Pulcillo, in hopes of not disturbing the wrappings, plans to scan the mummy beforehand to see what they can learn. Medical examiner Maura Isles is invited to be present for the scan and discovers this is no Egyptian mummy of ancient times but a woman who died more recently. When a shrunken head is discovered behind a wall in the museum, homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Isles become suspicious they have a serial killer on their hands who is proficient in the ancient rites of preservation. This notion is confirmed when a bog-preserved body is found in the trunk of Josephine Pulcillo's car. The only thing the three bodies have in common: Josephine Pulcillo, whom Rizzoli suspects is hiding secrets from her past.

This latest in Gerritsen's series involving Maura Isles and Jane Rizzoli is an exceptional read; filled with historical information regarding mummification and forensics, enmeshed within a thrilling mystery. Dr. Isles is still involved in an illicit affair with a priest and Rizzoli remains in her stable relationship with an FBI agent. The two women are tough and independent and very likable. Rizzoli is maturing and mellowing in her marriage while Isles is in a relationship that brings her more despair than happiness. This well-written series continues to remain strong and fresh not only because of these strong women characters but the issues they face, forensically and personally.

Tess is never a let down

I have been reading Tess Gerritsen's books for several years now. It doesn't matter what the title is or what I've heard about it; if I see a new book of hers I get it. The Keepsake was classic Tess and I appreciated the insight given pertaining to archaeology and medicine. She is always thorough in her research while never making it boring or over the top to the lay person. The only disappointing thing about her books is that at some point you will get to the last page. Looking forward to the next one!