The Apprentice
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The bestselling author of The Surgeon returns--and so does that chilling novel's diabolical villain. Though held behind bars, Warren Hoyt still haunts a helpless city, seeming to bequeath his evil legacy to a student all-too-diligent . . . and all-too-deadly.THE APPRENTICEIt is a boiling hot Boston summer. Adding to the city's woes is a series of shocking crimes, in which wealthy men are made to watch while their wives are brutalized. A sadistic demand that ends in abduction and death.The pattern suggests one man: serial killer Warren Hoyt, recently removed from the city's streets. Police can only assume an acolyte is at large, a maniac basing his attacks on the twisted medical techniques of the madman he so admires. At least that's what Detective Jane Rizzoli thinks. Forced again to confront the killer who scarred her--literally and figuratively--she is determined to finally end Hoyt's awful influence . . . even if it means receiving more resistance from her all-male homicide squad.But Rizzoli isn't counting on the U.S. government's sudden interest. Or on meeting Special Agent Gabriel Dean, who knows more than he will tell. Most of all, she isn't counting on becoming a target herself, once Hoyt is suddenly free, joining his mysterious blood brother in a vicious vendetta. . . .Filled with superbly created characters--and the medical and police procedural details that are her trademark--The Apprentice is Tess Gerritsen at her brilliant best. Set in a stunning world where evil is easy to learn and hard to end, this is a thriller by a master who could teach other authors a thing or two.From the Hardcover edition.
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13 primary books14 released books#2 in Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles is a 14-book series with 13 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Tess Gerritsen.
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This was a quick read however I felt it still wasn't as good as it could have been. The story was good. But I still can't get over how dreadful the author makes her characters appear. In particular Rizzoli. I don't find her very likable and that is in part because of her issues at work. I mean, yes, I get that being a woman on the force and getting credit for her work is a daily struggle, and I understand how that is important to her characterization however I'm not sure why we need to be reminded every other sentence.
I also felt like the conclusion to this novel happened a bit too fast. The novel itself had a steady flow to it, but when I got to the last chapter and Hoyt was still on the loose, I actually started to wonder if this was going to be a “to be continued” novel. But no, the author wrapped it up in a small final chapter that felt rushed. I would have liked to see that part drawn out a bit more.
That said, this was a good read.
Jane Rizzoli, the terrific detective character created by Tess Gerritsen, is back in the second Rizzoli & Isles book. Beginning a year after the resolution of The Surgeon, Rizzoli is tormented by a copycat killer. At first, she's the only one who sees the parallels, including an FBI agent who arrives uninvited. The autopsy work by Dr. Isles proves her right, and puts her in danger.
Rizzoli is a complex and troubled woman, struggling for acceptance in a male-dominated profession. She feels forced to deal with her fears and doubts alone, in spite of offers of help from friends. Ms. Gerritsen has crafted another excellent mystery, including her trademark medical knowledge. Tense, fast-paced, and well written. Five stars all the way.
I couldn't help but pick up The Apprentice this week. I read The Surgeon which is the first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series last week, and I was just craving more of Tess Gerritsen's characters.
The Apprentice takes place a year after Warren Hoyt was caught and sent to prison. But a series of murders (by an unsub nicknamed the Dominator) suggests that Hoyt might have a partner out there. Rizzoli is the lead detective on this case, but FBI agent Gabriel Dean “crashes” her case, and she has to work in partnership with him. Dean seems to know a lot more about this perp than he admits, and Rizzoli doesn't trust him.
Full review over @ The Hungry Bookster
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