The Surgeon
The Surgeon
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
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The Surgeon marked the first appearance of Detective Jane Rizzoli, who later became central to Tess Gerritsen's successful Rizzoli & Isles series.
Tess Gerritsen's background as a physician adds an authentic medical perspective to the novel's depiction of forensic pathology and surgical procedures.
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The novel earned Tess Gerritsen the 2002 Nero Award for excellence in the mystery genre.
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Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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