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The Apprentice (Abridged): A Rizzoli & Isles Novel Audiobook
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It is a boiling hot Boston summer. Adding to the city’s woes is a series of shocking crimes, in which wealthy men are made to watch while their wives are brutalized. A sadistic demand that ends in abduction and death.
The pattern suggests one man: serial killer Warren Hoyt, recently removed from the city’s streets. Police can only assume an acolyte is at large, a maniac basing his attacks on the twisted medical techniques of the madman he so admires. At least that’s what Detective Jane Rizzoli thinks. Forced again to confront the killer who scarred her—literally and figuratively—she is determined to finally end Hoyt’s awful influence . . . even if it means receiving more resistance from her all-male homicide squad.
But Rizzoli isn’t counting on the U.S. government’s sudden interest. Or on meeting Special Agent Gabriel Dean, who knows more than he will tell. Most of all, she isn’t counting on becoming a target herself, once Hoyt is suddenly free, joining his mysterious blood brother in a vicious vendetta. . . .
Filled with superbly created characters—and the medical and police procedural details that are her trademark—The Apprentice is Tess Gerritsen at her brilliant best. Set in a stunning world where evil is easy to learn and hard to end, this is a thriller by a master who could teach other authors a thing or two.
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"Listened to this on audio. This is the 2nd book in the Jane Rizzoli series set in Boston. Jane is a homicide detective who is investigating the murder of two couples that resembles a case she was involved in the previous year. The only problem is the killer in that case is currently in prison. I'm a little leery of serial killer mysteries as they seem to be very popular, but I enjoyed this book. Jane can handle herself, and prooves that point at the end of the book."
— Lesley (4 out of 5 stars)
The Apprentice Listener Reviews
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" Tess Gerritsen can breathe life into a story and again, another Rizzoli and Isles that I couldn't put down. "
— Annie, 2/20/2014 -
" Gory and suspenseful. Good. Addresses the challenge of being a female homicide detective in a man's world and the non-gender challenge of handling the evil seen on the job on a daily basis. "
— Sandy, 2/5/2014 -
" Not as good as the first book but still a real page turner, and finished it pretty quickly! Good twists.. "
— Kate, 1/23/2014 -
" Brilliant. The Rizzoli and Isles books never fail to keep you turning the pages. Good to be back with the characters who we are beginning to know and love (or not). This one will keep you guessing whilst you read in horror and fascination - and relief! "
— Lisa, 1/17/2014 -
" Excellent followup to "The Surgeon" however I felt the climax was rushed. I am going to continue reading this series even if it gives me a few sleepless nights! "
— Sue, 12/28/2013 -
" Just godd and interesting. OK "
— Padmini, 12/12/2013 -
" Gruesome, evil, disgusting murders, yet the suspense is great. I liked Rizzoli a little more in this book. Looking forward to continuing the series. "
— Wendy, 12/9/2013 -
" This was a guilty pleasure for me. I love the show, so while reading it, I feel like I'm watching it. It's a quick read, and you get exactly what you expect from it! "
— Regan, 12/4/2013 -
" I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was intolerable, which stinks because the story itself is quite good. "
— Arianna, 11/26/2013 -
" Creepy good! I am really enjoying the Rizzoli and Isles series so far, and it's so nice to read a book with strong female characters. I believe women in particular will appreciate these murder mysteries. "
— Lisa, 11/22/2013 -
" Anything by Tess is worth the read. "
— Connie, 11/12/2013 -
" Why did it take me so long to read these books! Love the series so much! "
— Emma, 10/27/2013 -
" Another heatwave has struck Boston, as a shadowly figure hunts the city of Boston, leaving a trail of dead bodies. As Jane Rizzoli struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of "The Surgeon" case, how will she be able to catch this elusive murderer. "
— Jake, 9/20/2013 -
" I read this awhile ago and I always love the Rizzoli and Isles series. Tess Gerritsen is probably my favorite author. "
— Gina, 6/6/2013 -
" Finished the entire series...still not sure about the character development, but definitely think that Rizzoli's husband, Gabriel, needs to be more than a bit player...let's turn the tables and have him need to be rescued by Jane out of a deadly situation. "
— Rikad, 5/13/2013 -
" I am hooked! Other books are going to have to wait until I finish the series. "
— Maggie, 3/23/2013 -
" I forgot how good this series is. It's making want to read more of them. "
— Judy, 3/18/2013 -
" i enjoyed the television show so I thought I would give the series a try. "
— Bonnie, 10/31/2012 -
" He's baaaaack! It's best to read The Surgeon (book #1) before getting to this one (#2) to get some context for the sick sick people inhabiting Gerritsen's world. Still, I had a sense of deja-vu with this one. Hope future Risolli books move on. "
— Marilyn, 9/11/2012 -
" Love Tess Gerritsen! Excellent book and would definitely recommend! "
— Nikki, 8/2/2012 -
" Enjoyed every one of Tess Gerritsen's books and also enjoy the new TV show based on the series. "
— DobermanMomma, 7/6/2012 -
" She is a brilliant writer and will keep you in suspense the entire time "
— Carla, 6/18/2012 -
" I thought the ending was a little rushed to be honest and we never did find out what happened with the guy who fell from the sky! "
— Sharron, 5/15/2012 -
" Such a good book! I love how TG writes, she does it in an intelligent way, without bogging you down with too many facts. "
— Shyloh, 4/22/2012 -
" Read it in the daylight surrounded by people. It made me start looking at people in a different way. "
— Cecilia, 7/30/2011 -
" Haven't ever watch the series-but love the books!!! "
— Elisa, 7/14/2011 -
" Book 2 of series. Great characters. "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011 -
" Good series. The first one was a little better than this one but this still a great read...if you like suspense. "
— Debebete, 5/15/2011 -
" An excellent counterpart to The Surgeon! "
— Rhi, 4/11/2011 -
" Page turner as described by S. King. A bit disappointed by the hasty finale but overall impression absolutely good. Excellent reading for journeys. "
— Magdalena, 3/9/2011 -
" i liked this book. It was chilling, but not so gruesome that I couldn't read it late at night. It moved very quickly and I liked the dual narrative. "
— Dawn, 3/7/2011 -
" I love this series! Still the same thrill as "The Surgeon." But this one starts to develop characters and relationships more. "
— Beth, 2/27/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. Wish I had found this series earlier. I started with the second novel in the series but now I want to read them all. A very enjoyable story. "
— Becky, 2/27/2011
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 Dennis Boutsikaris
Dennis Boutsikaris is a two-time OBIE award winner. He has received five Audie Awards and seven Golden Earphone Awards for his work in over 100 audiobooks and was voted one of the Best Voices of the Year by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order.