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The Surgeon

Tess Gerritsen
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The Surgeon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Tess Gerritsen

The Surgeon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen, readers encounter a gripping thriller involving a Boston-based detective named Thomas Moore and his partner, Jane Rizzoli, who investigate a series of gruesome murders. The killer targets women, using medical precision. A determined survivor, Catherine Cordell, becomes central to the case as her past harbors crucial clues to stopping the murderer.

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Mysterious

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

186,418 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen is praised for its gripping, intense storyline and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and realistic medical details. However, some critique the predictable plot twists and formulaic suspense. Overall, it remains a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Surgeon?

A reader who enjoys The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen likely appreciates intense, fast-paced medical thrillers with a blend of forensic science and psychological suspense. Fans of Patricia Cornwell's Postmortem or Karin Slaughter's Blindsighted would find this novel gripping, as it features complex characters and intricate plots.

4.3

186,418 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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