In Wyoming for a medical conference, Boston medical examiner Maura Isles joins a group of friends on a spur-of-the-moment ski trip. But when their SUV stalls on a snow-choked mountain road, they’re stranded with no help in sight.
As night falls, the group seeks refuge from the blizzard in the remote village of Kingdom Come, where twelve eerily identical houses stand dark and abandoned. Something terrible has happened in Kingdom Come: Meals sit untouched on tables, cars are still parked in garages. The town’s previous residents seem to have vanished into thin air, but footprints in the snow betray the presence of someone who still lurks in the cold darkness—someone who is watching Maura and her friends.
Days later, Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli receives the grim news that Maura’s charred body has been found in a mountain ravine. Shocked and grieving, Jane is determined to learn what happened to her friend. The investigation plunges Jane into the twisted history of Kingdom Come, where a gruesome discovery lies buried beneath the snow. As horrifying revelations come to light, Jane closes in on an enemy both powerful and merciless—and the chilling truth about Maura’s fate.
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"I read a few reviews of this book and I'd already started listening to the story, and I was not able to put it away of an evening. I was quite surprised that the reviews I read were unfavourable. The reviews were written by people who'd read other Tess Gerritsen novels and stated that this was not among her best. I, however thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially loved the first part of the story where everything goes from bad to worse for Maura Isles. Some of the characters with her were a bit painful, but that only made me like Maura more. As with all of Tess Gerritsen's novels, I enjoy the medical information combined with the criminal drama. A very enjoyable listen." — Jenny (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read a few reviews of this book and I'd already started listening to the story, and I was not able to put it away of an evening. I was quite surprised that the reviews I read were unfavourable. The reviews were written by people who'd read other Tess Gerritsen novels and stated that this was not among her best. I, however thoroughly enjoyed it. I especially loved the first part of the story where everything goes from bad to worse for Maura Isles. Some of the characters with her were a bit painful, but that only made me like Maura more. As with all of Tess Gerritsen's novels, I enjoy the medical information combined with the criminal drama. A very enjoyable listen."
" My favorite so far, such an interesting and well researched idea! "
" This was the best one in the series! "
" Stranded near Jackson Hole in a snow storm, a group finds shelter in an abandoned town called Kingdom Come. Pretty good book! "
" Loved it, loved it, loved it!!Kept me glued to the book, couldn't wait to go to bed in the evenings and read some more. Great to include a cult storyline but I'm not sure if I'm disappointed that she didn't go ahead and let the cult take the blame for the dead's or in awe that she came up with such an alternative...can't wait for the next book! "
" another good one. Rizzoli & Isles are addicting. "
" Not her best, by far. Too many random events and characters without growth or purpose in the story. "
" Boston Medical Examiner Maura Isles returns in a snowbound thriller set in the mountains of Idaho.[return]A medical conference gives Maura a much-needed break from her rocky relationship with Fr. Brophy, until she and new friends are caught on a snowy mountain road. Their car stuck, they seek shelter in a small enclave of abandoned homes off the road. Maura is drawn into the mystery of the residents departure as she and her friends try to find a way out of the mountains.[return]This book will grab you from the start and expose you to survivalist adventure and the horrors of a polygamous cult. The ending is a bit disappointing but you ll enjoy the ride! "
" Up to her usual gripping standard "
" My first book by Gerritsen. Very riveting. "
" Best mystery book I've have read. I am usually pretty good at guessing what would happen but Tess Gerritsen would lead me down one path making me think I knew who did what and then quickly shocked to find I was utterly incorrect. Will soon be getting on to her other books. "
" I enjoy the TV show characters better, but I always find it interesting to read books that shows are based off of. This was a quick, fun book. "
" Not good, not bad. Your averge Tess Gerritsen book. I enjoyed reading it. "
" Couldn't stop reading this one it was really good. "
" Inspired to read this because of the TV series and have to say - book was pretty good. Need to find the rest of the series and finish them up. "
" This was one of her better ones. What a twist at the end! "
" pretty good, couldnt put it down "
" I enjoy the TV show "Rizzoli and Isles" so was intrigued by this book. Good plot, lots of characterization and a fascinating story. Well worth the read and I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series. "
" Loved this one quite suspenseful "
" Loved this book, love the fact that each book is not a carbon copy of the others unlike some authors! "
" Gerritsen does it again with this topical mystery. The story goes at a good pace with quite a few plot twists and engaging characters. As I read the book, it reminded me of the plural marriage compounds in Utah and the news stories of sex with underage girls. "
" Good read. Love the story and suspense. Perfect winter read! "
" I thought that it was amazing, right up until the end. I was a little disappointed with it, but that might just be me.... "
" Only read this because my wife had, as she's a bit of a Gerritsen fan. Despite my initial misgivings, I really enjoyed it, though I shan't be rushing out to get her next one, I'll leave that to my better half! "
" I think that these are too scary. "
" I really liked this book. It was a fast read because I couldn't put it down. "
" Not a bad read....end is a little out there though it keeps you on the edge for a while. "
" This was my first audiobook and it was AWESOME!! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and the ending totally took my by suprise but was such a great read! "
" Quite a story! And, a little different type of adventure for Maura. I really like this author's books, and this one keeps me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put this book down. What a page-turner! "
" This physician turned writer is a good reliable read for those of us who enjoy grisly mysteries. It even has a surprise ending when you thought everything was all tied up. "
" I thought this was the best thus far of the Rizzoli Isles series. If you want a quick whodunnit, this is for you. "
" Another in the Isles-Rizzoti series. In this one, Isles ends up getting involved with a Jim Jones like cult in Wyoming while at a medical comference. Rizzoti must head west to help her friend. "
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.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.
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