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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"Finally, we are getting to "know" the Rizzoli and Isles we've "known" on TV. The first two books didn't even involve Isles. And although their personal lives are different in the books from the show, we are starting to develop the relationship between the two main characters that I love on the TV show. Can't wait for the next book to come from the library!"
— Ty (5 out of 5 stars)
" This book has several twists and turns. It is well worth it! "
— Sarah, 5/22/2020" I'm really enjoying the Rizzoli/Isles series "
— Christine, 2/4/2014" I'm loving Tess Gerritsen even though I normally don't read anything with even a hint of gore. She is so skillful at making the reader care about her characters, that I would probably follow her just about anywhere. This story, in particular, was fantastic thanks to the way she weaves external conflicts to internal conflicts. Just a great read. "
— Sally, 2/2/2014" Was good but was able to figure out the whole story line within the first few chapters. "
— Helen, 1/16/2014" They get better with each book. "
— Edward, 1/14/2014" another great one! the rizzola saga continues. "
— Jody, 1/6/2014" I listen to this series more for the characters than the plot but in this entry I found the plot very compelling and was pleased that Dr. Isles took center stage. I listened to the audio version read by Anna Fields. "
— Sandi, 11/26/2013" Another great Rizzoli novel. I can't stop reading Tess Gerritsen "
— Jillian, 10/30/2013" Enjoyed it, best book in the series so far. "
— Marlu, 10/29/2013" Another battle between good and evil. As another monster appear; detective Jane Rozzile and Dr. Maura raises to meet this challenge in order to protect the world we live in "
— Nguyen, 10/24/2013" Tess Gerritsen writes the Rizzoli and Isles books. They are easy mysteries to read and somewhat fun. "
— Barbara, 10/18/2013Tess 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.
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.