Evil exists. Evil walks the streets. And evil has spawned a diabolical new disciple in this white-knuckle thriller from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. PECCAVI The Latin is scrawled in blood at the scene of a young woman’s brutal murder: I HAVE SINNED. It’s a chilling Christmas greeting for Boston medical examiner Maura Isles and Detective Jane Rizzoli, who swiftly link the victim to controversial celebrity psychiatrist Joyce O’Donnell–Jane’s professional nemesis and member of a sinister cabal called the Mephisto Club. On tony Beacon Hill, the club’s acolytes devote themselves to the analysis of evil: Can it be explained by science? Does it have a physical presence? Do demons walk the earth? Drawing on a wealth of dark historical data and mysterious religious symbolism, the Mephisto scholars aim to prove a startling theory: that Satan himself exists among us. With the grisly appearance of a corpse on their doorstep, it’s clear that someone–or something–is indeed prowling the city. Soon, the members of the club begin to fear the very subject of their study. Could this maniacal killer be one of their own–or have they inadvertently summoned an evil entity from the darkness? Delving deep into the most baffling and unusual case of their careers, Maura and Jane embark on a terrifying journey to the very heart of evil, where they encounter a malevolent foe more dangerous than any they have ever faced . . . one whose work is only just beginning.
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"It was really interesting book. It seems some readers were disappointed of the ending, but I liked it. I wonder what will happen to Maura, and also wonder if Anthony Sansone would be in future books occasionally."
— Kaz (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is an interesting page-turner. It keeps you guessing up until the end. "
— Karla, 2/11/2014" Don't remember much, but do remember enjoying this book. "
— Nicole, 2/7/2014" I was disappointed with the ending of this book. I was look for a more satanistic ending. Did not expect the killer to be a mere psychopath. "
— Gheridon2003, 1/25/2014" Listened to the audio book. Good mystery with some scary elements. Good thing I was in my car because there were points that I got freaked out. "
— Tawnia, 1/23/2014" I truly enjoyed this one. Will patiently wait for the next book... "
— Katya, 1/22/2014" This book earned its fourth star from me in its last couple chapters. This was the first in the series that seemed to drag on a bit for me. "
— Melissa, 1/22/2014" After putting off reading for a month because I was in the middle of this book and didn't like it, I finally gave up on it today. I've enjoyed the previous books in this series and hope that the others will be better than this one. "
— Marlu, 1/19/2014" This was one of the best Tess Gerritsen novels I have read. It made me want to go do my own research into the history of the world and bible. "
— Lorne, 1/18/2014" Not as great as the others in the series, but a very interesting scienfic approach to what, exactly, makes some people evil. "
— Nicole, 1/14/2014" excellent book though a bit gruesome in parts. Really enjoyed it and it kept me guessing until the end. Would recommend it. "
— Shona, 1/13/2014" On to #7! I'm enjoying this series! "
— Pam, 11/29/2013" I just love Jane and her personality. Good book. "
— Jacquelynn, 11/20/2013" This book is really creepy and has a lot of suspense. I really enjoyed reading it. "
— Tasha, 11/3/2013" I didn't mean to skip over this one, but I did. Now that I have gone back and read it, Vanish makes more sense now. "
— Angie, 10/15/2013" took a while to get going but then i coulcn't put it down "
— Mark, 9/30/2013" another good Gerritsen novel. Not my favorite of the ones I've read, but very good "
— Michelle, 9/27/2013" Read this book in less than 24hrs! don't read in the dark...i found myself running for my life to my bedroom after reading it late at night..hahaha "
— Tonya, 7/11/2013" I really enjoyed reading this book. It held my attention throughout. Usually I am able to narrow down the culprit to 2 possible suspects. This time I was totally surprised! "
— Vicki, 3/22/2013" A chilling thriller with some truly evil characters that kept me spellbound throughout. Tess Gerritsen always delivers a quality read! "
— David, 3/17/2013" Interesting one in the series. Gets into the world of myth and demons. pretty good but not great. "
— Monkey, 3/11/2013" Satanic Murder Mystery-had the hair on the back of my neck standing up most times during the read. "
— Mnearing50, 2/16/2013" Completely a guilty pleasure... Great characters in detective rizzoli and dr. Isles. "
— Liz, 1/11/2013" This is probably the best book of the series so far. "
— Justine, 12/26/2012" Interesting plot. An easy read. "
— Allison, 11/8/2012" Just as good as Gerritsen's others and I couldn't put it down, but I kind of wish I'd skipped this one. Devil mythology & demonology is just too creepy for me. "
— Jessica, 10/21/2012" Really unputdownable book. How is Tess doing that to me, making me forget about my study even? Have onbly two flaws in my opinion - again we have a girl in run. And the ending is a bit sensational, like from Arnold Schwarzenegger movie... "
— Aneta, 7/2/2012" This one was rather tough to get into, but once I did it wasn't bad. Once again Jane and Maura put their lives on the line and ya just gotta keep reading to make sure they make it out of the situations alive..... "
— Kim, 6/30/2012" this was a suspenseful mystery and not an easy book to put down "
— Hedy, 6/16/2012" Excellent book. I rarely give 5 stars but this one deserved them. "
— Deb, 5/27/2012" One of Gerritsen's best. As the time moved into the early hours of the morning I still couldn't put this book down until I finished it. She is a great writer. "
— Reeves, 7/2/2011" It never ceases to amaze me how Tess Gerritsen can stump me everytime. The minute you think you know what is going on she flips the script on you. Excellent "
— Deborah, 6/16/2011" I had to stop reading when my husband was out of town. Little too spooky at the end to be the only adult in the house reading at night. "
— Aimee, 5/29/2011" Book 6 of Rizzoli and Isles. A little on the dark side for me, however, still well written. "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011" Little too much Angels and Demons for me. Disappointed at what happened to O Donnell. "
— Linda, 5/10/2011" It was pretty good. The one character in the book that I didn't like was Jane Rizzoli who I just found out is the star of this book and a whole series. I might consider reading more in the series though. "
— Jake, 5/6/2011" The weakest of the series so far. I personally didn't care for the satanic/lost scriptures story line. The ending was weak and many plot holes were left unresolved. My recommendation would be to skip this one and move on to the next in the series. "
— JanB, 4/28/2011" I enjoy reading most of Tess Gerritsen books and this was no Exception. I loved the story and almost found myself believing the unreal. "
— Kathy, 4/23/2011" Could not finish, scared me too bad! "
— Kelli, 4/8/2011" This one was almost to gross, dark and creepy for me but I really liked it! I enjoyed the historial references. "
— Emily, 3/25/2011" Like previous Gerritsen novels, this one keeps you on the edg of your seat with the pages turning. "
— Thom, 3/18/2011" Ooh, Ooh ... Peccavi - The Devil made me do it! Still ... a good read nevertheless! "
— Joanna, 3/15/2011" Another decent read in this series that I enjoyed. Maura Isles goes off the deep end and the book explores the idea of the afterlife and some interesting topics. Pretty fun read and another good book from Gerritsen. "
— Jc, 3/5/2011" This was another Tess Gerritsen great reads. "
— Jane, 3/5/2011" Good, but I wish that the Rizzoli and Isles series would get back to it's crime scene/forensics roots. Certainly an interesting topic. All I can think of is The Da Vinci Code and The Thorn Birds. "
— Beth, 2/27/2011Tess 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.
Carolyn McCormick has appeared in the films A Simple Twist of Fate and Enemy Mine. She has appeared on television as Dr. Olivit in Law & Order for more than a decade and as a guest on The Practice and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her Broadway credits include roles in The Dinner Party and Private Lives. Her audiobook narration has won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.