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Bloodstream (Abridged): A Novel of Medical Suspense Audiobook

Bloodstream (Abridged): A Novel of Medical Suspense Audiobook, by Tess Gerritsen Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jan Maxwell Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 1998 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743568555

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

3

Longest Chapter Length:

62:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

57:57 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

61:00 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

44

Publisher Description

Lapped by he gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city, and the lingering memory of his father's death. She's also hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the news of a shocking incident: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence.

Claire has stopped prescribing a controversial drug to the troubled boy, a decision that some in town now second-guess. But before she can defend herself, a rash of new teenage violence erupts in Tranquility, forcing Claire to perform increasingly risky emergency procedures. And when one of her patients dies, the town's panic turns to fury.

Shaken by accusations, and fearful that Noah is now at risk, Claire desperately searches for a medical cause behind the murderous epidemic. She begins to suspect that the placid waters of Locust lake conceal a disturbing history, and an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature, and turn innocents to slaughter.

Woven with the kind of action and detail only a doctor could deliver, and propelled by an expert sense of small-town terror, Bloodstream is Tess Gerritsen's most unforgettable thriller yet.

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"It's been a while since I have read this one, so the story is a little fuzzy in my memory, but I clearly remember being very impressed. There are too many good books on my to-read list to re-read now, but I would have recommended it several years ago, so I am sure it still deserves that. "

— Alo (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Gerritsen administers a heavy dose of suspense in this intricate thriller…a tale sure to fascinate…A Crichton-like medical thriller set on Stephen King’s home turf.” 

    — People
  • “Gerritsen…knows how to fashion credible, dimensional characters…Her descriptions of horror and terror…are riveting.” 

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “One of the pleasure of this book is that Gerritsen takes issues that have settled in the popular consciousness—unstoppable microbes, violent teenagers—and makes a scary story out of them.” 

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “Weirdly terrific stuff with a steel grip. Doc Gerritsen’s mastery of the stupefying stupidity inherent in adolescent resistance to almost everything may well give the reader gray hairs.” 

    — Kirkus Reviews

Bloodstream Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this fast-paced medical mystery. "

    — Anne, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Definitely not one of her best books "

    — Ting, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It was the first Gerritsen I've read outside the Rizzoli&Isles series and I must say I like the series more. I've read better thrillers but it was ok, it was entertaining. "

    — Ann, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is another favorite of mine by this author. The characters are well drawn and there is a tremendous sense of urgency that keeps you turning the pages and promising yourself you will only read one more page. I'll probably re read this one again. "

    — Anne, 1/15/2014
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    " I loved this book. It was my second Gerritsen that didn't involve Rizzoli, and I really enjoyed the story and the writing. "

    — Lucie, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Amazing book! It kept me interested all the way through! "

    — Ashly, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Een losstaand boek van de Maura/Isle serie, maar zeker niet minder leuk. Ik vond het wel iets minder spannend dan haar andere boeken, maar zeker het lezen waard. "

    — Mel, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love this author and I find her series and her stand alone novels very good. Fast moving and exciting. Death, mystery, romance and thrilling all wrapped into one story. I would suggest this author to anyone who enjoys reading. "

    — Book, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a well written, exciting book, but at times seems a bit cliche. The plot is predictable and sometimes relies on coincidence. Yet I liked the relationship between the main characters. It had flaws that made it seem real. The book is well worth reading. "

    — Steve, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Didn't expect to like it, never read these kind of books. But I couldn't put it down, and was even a bit afraid to go to sleep :-) "

    — Marit, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The book gripped me at first because there was no knowing what was goin to happen. Then as the book came to an end i was really dissapointed. Not the best of books that iv read. Not tess's best work at all "

    — Stefanie, 3/24/2013

About Tess Gerritsen

Tess Gerritsen, a former phyisican, is the internationally bestselling author of Harvest, Life Support, The Silent Girl, and The Surgeon, a work for which she won the RITA Award and the Nero Award. She also wrote a screenplay, Adrift, which was made into a movie for television in 1993. Her series of novels featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles is the inspiration for the TNT television series Rizzoli & Isles. Gerritsen currently lives in Maine.

About Jan Maxwell

Jan Maxwell is an American stage and television actress. She made her Broadway debut in the musical City of Angels and has been nominated for two Tony Awards and two Drama Desk Awards. She won the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her Broadway credits include Sixteen Wounded, Match, and The Dinner Party. She is the sister of Obie Award–winning playwright Richard Maxwell.