The Surgeon
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
416
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
186,418 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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416
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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