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The Sinner (Abridged): A Rizzoli & Isles Novel Audiobook
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Surgeon and The Apprentice comes a chilling new novel of suspense featuring Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles, on the deadly trail of an anonymous madman who’s committed an unholy crime.
Not even the icy temperatures of a typical New England winter can match the bone-chilling scene of carnage discovered in the early morning hours at the chapel of Our Lady of Divine Light. Within the sanctuary walls of the cloistered convent, now stained with blood, lie two nuns—one dead, one critically injured—victims of an unspeakably savage attacker.
The brutal crime appears to be without motive, and the elderly nuns in residence can offer little help in the police investigation. But medical examiner Maura Isles’s autopsy of the dead woman yields a shocking surprise: Twenty-year-old Sister Camille, the order’s sole novice, gave birth before she was murdered. Then the disturbing case takes a stunning new turn when another woman is found murdered in an abandoned building, her body mutilated beyond recognition.
Together, Isles and homicide detective Jane Rizzoli uncover an ancient horror that connects these terrible slaughters. As long-buried secrets come to light, Maura Isles finds herself drawn inexorably toward the heart of an investigation that strikes closer and closer to home—and toward a dawning revelation about the killer’s identity too shattering to consider.
As spine-tingling as it is mind-jolting, The Sinner showcases Tess Gerritsen in peak form—bringing her intimate knowledge of the dark depths of criminal investigation brilliantly to bear. Beneath its layers of startling insight into the souls of its characters, and the richly wrought depiction of the everyday war between good and evil, beats the unstoppable heart of an irresistible thriller.
PRAISE FOR TESS GERRITSEN
The Surgeon
“A briskly paced, terrifically suspenseful work that steadily builds toward a tense and terrifying climax.”
—People (Page-Turner of the week)
“Creepy . . . [The Surgeon] will exert a powerful grip on readers.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go.”
—TAMI HOAG
The Apprentice
“Skillful and scary.”
—The Washington Post Book World
“An adrenaline rush from start to finish.”
—IRIS JOHANSEN
“Masterful . . . Gerritsen moves into the Thomas Harris class, though with a style all her own.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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"A slightly better read and of course by now the book is way better than the tv series. The tv series feels lazy and depends more on the friendship of Maura and Jane to carry the series more than anything else. Getting more hooked on the series or am I just out of good books to read. Baggars can't be choosers."
— Elishua (4 out of 5 stars)
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[Gerritsen] has an imagination that allows her to conjure up depths of human behavior so dark and frightening that she makes Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft seem like goody-two-shoes.
— Chicago Tribune -
Satisfying . . . The Sinner is as busy and bumpy as a storm-filled sky.
— Entertainment Weekly (Editor’s Choice) -
A suspenseful, white-knuckle tale all the way to the end . . . Gerritsen is not only talented with words, she has unusual medical and scientific expertise, which gives all her books a precious credibility. . . . It’s not only a terrific story, it provokes thought about a lot of other issues of international import. And it’s real, without special effects, a story that emanates from the real life around us.
— Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT) -
Gerritsen’s weaving of unusual crime scenes, complicated investigations, lurid medical details, and moments of visceral fear is truly unique. . . . [The Sinner] will keep the reader quickly turning pages. . . . Into these terrors forges Maura Isles, Queen of the Dead, and riveted, we readers follow her.
— Sun Journal (Lewiston, ME) -
Dark emotions and dangerous secrets permeate this unusually chilling novel. . . . Another gut-wrenching tale from a true master.
— Romantic Times (Top Pick) -
Gerritsen just keeps getting better with each book. . . . [The Sinner] moves at a heart pounding pace without a word wasted.
— Drood Review of Mystery -
Assured, richly shaded.
— Publishers Weekly -
Another captivating, horrific thriller in her extremely popular canon.
— Booklist -
Well-executed and entertaining.
— News Tribune (Tacoma, WA)
The Sinner Listener Reviews
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" Welllllll......... That was the creepiest one so far I think. There are some messed up people out there. Yucky. Good book though. All of them are; they're all page turners too. I'm only reading these first three though, I'll get to the others when I can. I have school books to read now. "
— Katie, 2/5/2014 -
" Yet another good book by this author! I got hooked on this author before I ever read any books with the characters of Isles and Rizzoli. "
— Jill, 2/2/2014 -
" Changing perspectives from Rizzoli to Isles. Very good read and even better twists, another that I couldn't stop reading! Look forward to the next one .... "
— Kate, 1/31/2014 -
" I like Rizzolli and Isles. I think they are smart funny characters. Liked the mystery and the police procedural that Gerritsen creates. Nicely done. Good solid read. "
— Wendie, 1/19/2014 -
" Good mystery. Excellent character development. "
— Richard, 1/5/2014 -
" They get better with each book. "
— Edward, 1/3/2014 -
" Gave lords background on the main characters "
— Susan, 1/1/2014 -
" An enjoyable continuation of Gerritsen's series involving a female police officer and medical examiner. I love all the forensic details in these novels. That's the main reason I read them. A fairly predictable mystery. "
— Rae, 12/31/2013 -
" First book I've read by her, and I like her style. "
— Iman, 12/28/2013 -
" The books are a good, easy read with enough to keep things interesting. After watching the TV show it takes a while to adjust to the huge differences in the characters. "
— Kira, 12/22/2013 -
" In this book, we learn more about Maura Isles, the medical examiner. The murders happen in a convent. Maura meets a handsome priest. Entertaining. The TNT show--not so much. "
— Crystal, 12/18/2013 -
" One of my favorites of the series so far. Finally delving into the main characters' psyches more and getting to know them. Masterfully crafted story with a bit of a rushed ending but still dang good! "
— Rebecca, 12/16/2013 -
" Excellent book and very quick read. Started this afternoon and finished this evening. Really like Tess Gerritsen. "
— Jim, 12/5/2013 -
" Tess Gerritson is a good crime/ murder mystery writer ...its hard to put her books down one you start them "
— Tbone, 5/13/2013 -
" A nice fast read. Kept me enthralled right to the end. "
— Katie, 5/4/2013 -
" While most characters can get stale after a few books this ladies writing gets better. I have read four or five of her books and not been disappointed. "
— Daniel, 3/29/2013 -
" Another great book by this author. I love how she ends each chapter with a twist, "
— Donna, 2/12/2013 -
" The more I read the Rizzoli and Isles series, the more I like it. I can't wait to get to number four. "
— Scott, 1/5/2013 -
" These books get better and better, this is a great story. "
— David, 12/21/2012 -
" More of a romance novel than a crime thriller - which is very disappointing since the first two were incredible. Let's hope the romance-crud is over with. "
— Kelly, 10/24/2012 -
" A very fast paced read. There's nothing complicated about this story. It's a great quick read and very enjoyable. "
— Patrice, 6/8/2012 -
" This was another great read. It keeps you wondering right up until the end, I really enjoyed it. "
— Rei, 3/12/2012 -
" Good read. Some clever plot elements building on the medical examiner angle. In that regard, Gerritsen never achieves the impact of the early Scarpetta novels; it feels more like Quincy, M.E. reruns. "
— Bart, 5/25/2011 -
" Book 3 of Rizzoli and Isles. Just keeps getting better and better. "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011 -
" This is a great series and the TV show is just as good. "
— Kimberly, 5/11/2011 -
" This was my first book by Tess Gerritsen and i love it. Interesting charakters, great story, good written. I look forward to read more of her books. "
— Juli, 5/9/2011 -
" Not as good as the first two, but still had twists and turns, and moments so totally Jane. It was nice to learn more about Maura. "
— Jenn, 5/8/2011 -
" Totally not something I usually pick up-- I got this at our last Book Swap, and actually really enjoyed it! "
— Dena, 5/3/2011 -
" Loved this book, one of her best. "
— Lisa, 4/16/2011 -
" Murders at a nunnery! Interesting twisis and turns make this who done it very good reading. "
— Marge, 3/31/2011 -
" Read this in 3 days. Loved it. Didn't think I'd like to read about "Medical Examiner" investigations, but couldn't put it down once I started. Going to read her book "Body Double" "
— Gloria, 3/28/2011 -
" Rizzoli is a little bit more sympathetic character in this book. Anxious to find out what the future holds for both her and Maura. "
— Ginny, 3/26/2011 -
" So far, so good. Easy to read and engaging subject matter. "
— Tanu, 3/6/2011 -
" good read. a deeper mystery with all the personal loves and lives. "
— Joann, 3/3/2011 -
" time to get going a little more on this series "
— Rachelle, 3/1/2011 -
" I get annoyed when strong women act stupid w.r.t. men. (Which is not to say I never have, but still....) "
— Barbara, 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.