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29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
Thrilling
This is my first book by this author and it was difficult to put down. I was skeptical at first, being unfamiliar with the author, but I am now a fan. I did expect Rizzoli to be more of a front character in the book, but was still very pleased with the story filled with...Read More
This is my first book by this author and it was difficult to put down. I was skeptical at first, being unfamiliar with the author, but I am now a fan. I did expect Rizzoli to be more of a front character in the book, but was still very pleased with the story filled with suspense. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, which I just purchased. I would definitely recommend this book to the people who enjoy suspense thrillers and solving the mystery.Show Less
posted by nanktsc on May 11, 2010
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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
The Surgeon- fine for a rainy day read
When I discovered this book was available for a wonderful well acceptable price, I jumped at the chance to read this on my nook. I researched and found this book was part of a series so I took a chance; bought and downloaded this book and, put the next book in this seri...Read More
When I discovered this book was available for a wonderful well acceptable price, I jumped at the chance to read this on my nook. I researched and found this book was part of a series so I took a chance; bought and downloaded this book and, put the next book in this series on my wish list. I think I put my expectations to high this time sadly.
This book was okay to pass a boring rainy muggy day with, but it wasn't great. I was at first hooked by the plot and the beginning chapters and the authors creative touches with the medical world/ field, then everything went downhill from there. I agree with another reviewer, maybe I've just seen one too many murder/mystery shows/movies. I kept finding myself realizing that points in the book reflected many other books/TV specials/movies and then I just lost interest from there. I had to force myself to finish. I did find certain parts in the book that were well above disturbing, but that only kept my attention just so long and then dull predictability showed every other chapter. All in all, this was a decent read, but I will not be purchasing any other book from this series.Show Less
This book was okay to pass a boring rainy muggy day with, but it wasn't great. I was at first hooked by the plot and the beginning chapters and the authors creative touches with the medical world/ field, then everything went downhill from there. I agree with another reviewer, maybe I've just seen one too many murder/mystery shows/movies. I kept finding myself realizing that points in the book reflected many other books/TV specials/movies and then I just lost interest from there. I had to force myself to finish. I did find certain parts in the book that were well above disturbing, but that only kept my attention just so long and then dull predictability showed every other chapter. All in all, this was a decent read, but I will not be purchasing any other book from this series.Show Less
posted by -LadyinWriting on May 25, 2010
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nanktsc
Posted May 11, 2010
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Thrilling
This is my first book by this author and it was difficult to put down. I was skeptical at first, being unfamiliar with the author, but I am now a fan. I did expect Rizzoli to be more of a front character in the book, but was still very pleased with the story filled with suspense. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, which I just purchased. I would definitely recommend this book to the people who enjoy suspense thrillers and solving the mystery.
29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
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theReader278
Posted July 15, 2011
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Excellent Read
This was my first book I had read by this author and I enjoyed this one. It has a story that will keep you entertained for hours.
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Lannie
Posted September 16, 2010
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I definitely recommend!
A serial killer strikes Boston and detective Thomas Moore, mourning his deceased wife, begins his investigation. This killer butchers his victims with expert medical knowledge and is labeled The Surgeon. While doing background research, Moore discovers that a serial killer in a distant city operated in a similar manner years earlier. That killer was finally stopped when one of his victims shot him. Dr. Catherine Cordell, that woman, now practices in Boston, and the current killer seems to be working his way closer to Catherine. Catherine fears this. So does Thomas, who is becoming emotionally attached to Catherine following his long mourning period. She had shot and killed the serial killer as he was about to make her his fourth victim so who was this guy, a ghost, a copy cat? THE SURGEON is a thrilling, sit on the edge of your seat novel. I definitely recommend!
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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jkgott13
Posted July 26, 2010
A Must Read
Oh my gosh!!! I'm not a big review-type of person, but, I do want to say that this is a must read for those who enjoy a good murder/thriller/mystery. Well thought out and written. Draws you right in from the very first chapter!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 25, 2010
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The Surgeon- fine for a rainy day read
When I discovered this book was available for a wonderful well acceptable price, I jumped at the chance to read this on my nook. I researched and found this book was part of a series so I took a chance; bought and downloaded this book and, put the next book in this series on my wish list. I think I put my expectations to high this time sadly.
This book was okay to pass a boring rainy muggy day with, but it wasn't great. I was at first hooked by the plot and the beginning chapters and the authors creative touches with the medical world/ field, then everything went downhill from there. I agree with another reviewer, maybe I've just seen one too many murder/mystery shows/movies. I kept finding myself realizing that points in the book reflected many other books/TV specials/movies and then I just lost interest from there. I had to force myself to finish. I did find certain parts in the book that were well above disturbing, but that only kept my attention just so long and then dull predictability showed every other chapter. All in all, this was a decent read, but I will not be purchasing any other book from this series.4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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milwalk
Posted April 26, 2010
Fabulous read!
I have read the whole series and can't wait for the new addition to them!
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Craft-Lady
Posted December 30, 2011
MUST READ!!!!!
The Rizzoli and Isles Series is well written, good action, descriptive where needed, interesting, can't wait for the next book kind of read. I would recommend it to people who enjoy reading mystery, women detectives, etc.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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ladyluckTD
Posted July 29, 2010
Excellent detective/mystery
Had all the aspects I love, hospital and detective mystery, enjoyed!!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 1, 2012
Like the show
Good read, entertaining very much like the show.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 31, 2012
Spicy!
I couldn't put it down!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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mimisophie
Posted January 22, 2012
Tess Gerritsen Rock!!
Quick read. Read all the rizzoli and isles series in a week. You must read them. The rizzoli and isles series in order, starting with the surgeon. I am now reading one of her stand alone called The Bone Garden...ANOTHER page turner. Full of suspense and you go along for the ride and solve the mysteries with them. Enjoy
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 21, 2012
Excellent book!
Love the entire Rizzoli & Isles series!
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Anonymous
Posted January 14, 2012
Great read
I was hooked on this book when I opened the first page. I am a big fan of Rizzoli and Isles and noticed it was based on a book. So I picked this up to see what it was all about and I was hooked. It was a struggle to put it down.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 6, 2012
Solid
A good entry point to a series albeit without the aforementioned Isles or any real character focus to draw you in. The main character is the story.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 31, 2011
A mystery made perfect
Any body who loves a mystery will love this book the characters are as serious as the crime yiu will nit be able to stop rrading and enjoy it as much as i am.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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You must read it!
This book grabbed me by the throat and didn't let go! I loved it. Excellent read!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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kittyh
Posted August 8, 2010
GREAT READ!!
Great Book!! It was hard to put down and now I must read the whole series. I have them saved in a wish list to be downloaded at a later date.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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snkmurray
Posted July 25, 2010
Enjoyable
This was a very good ebook. I cannot wait to read #2
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Clarabelle-PA
Posted July 15, 2010
Great reading!
This is the first Tess Gerritsen book I have read. I loved it! The characters are great, the plot full of suspense. I didn't want to but the book, or should I say my Nookster, down. I will definitely read more of her books. I have already download the next 2 books in the series.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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CafeChocolats
Posted May 25, 2010
A Good Read for the Mystery-Detective Genre
A very good read within the contemporary Mystery-Detective genre. The plot line is about the Boston PD's efforts ("Criminal Minds" + "CSI" style) to identify and apprehend a particularly vicious sexual serial killer who has recently started to rape and kill, after a period of no activity. Dr. Catherine Cordell, a trauma surgeon, and a rape victim of 2 years, is the key to the puzzle of the why and the who of the serial killings.
However, it is the contrasts in the mental outlooks of a Dr. Cordell, rape victim, and the killer, that provide a deeper human interest than normally present in detective stories. The two mind sets: a rape victim's enduring, persistent, silent and unseen trauma of "life-after-being-raped" contrasted with the killer's self-satisfaction and self-justifying thought patterns, implying that ancient societies' rites of "serial" human sacrifice legitimize his own actions1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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