Tess Gerritsen Books

In a small seaside village in Maine, a retired CIA operative confronts her haunting past in this gripping spy thriller. Former spy Maggie Bird sought refuge in Purity, hoping to escape the repercussions of a disastrous mission that led to her early retirement. Living quietly on her chicken farm, she is caught off guard when a body appears in her driveway, signaling that her former enemies have not forgotten her. Maggie enlists the help of her local circle of friends, all retired CIA agents, to uncover the truth behind the threat against her. This “Martini Club” of ex-spies, while enjoying their quieter lives, is eager to tap into their old skills to tackle the danger that has resurfaced. However, their efforts are complicated by the town's acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau, who is more accustomed to managing rowdy tourists than solving homicides. Jo is baffled by Maggie's secrecy and her friends' mysterious activities, which seem to outpace her investigation. As Jo’s inquiry intertwines with the Martini Club’s actions, Maggie is drawn back into her past, revisiting a career that took her from Bangkok to Istanbul and beyond. With the support of her friends and the reluctant Jo, Maggie must confront her ghosts to protect the life she has built.

Newly Divorced Julia Hamill Is Digging In Her Back Garden When She Uncovers A Human Skull Belonging To A Woman Which, According To Medical Examiner Maura Isles, Is Over A Century Old. So Begins A Story That Goes Back To The 1830S; To A Teaching Hospital In Boston Where Doctors With Dirty Hands Spread Infection, When Labouring Mothers Are Crammed Two A Hospital Bed On Sheets Still Encrusted With The Foul Discharges Of Those Who Have Died Before Them; To A Medical Student, Norris Marshall, Who Is Forced To Perform The Most Disgusting And Secretive Job Of All. Norris Is A Resurrectionist - A Body-Snatcher - A Man Who Procures Cadavers From Grave Robbers In Order To Further His Study Of Human Anatomy. And He Is Aided In His Pursuit Of Knowledge By A Fellow Student, Oliver Wendell Holmes. Together They Will Hunt Down The Most Notorious Killer Of Their Time Who Preys On The Unwary; A Shadowy Figure Whom Norris And Holmes Track Through Graveyards And Autopsy Suites, Through Glittering Ball Rooms And The Luxurious Drawing Rooms Of Boston Brahmins. What Neither Of Them Realise Is That The Killer Is Far Closer Than They Think ...Woven Into This Historical Story Is Julia'S Present-Day Narrative. With Maura Isles' Help, She Will Work To Uncover A Secret That, Over A Century Later, Proves More Shocking Than She Can Imagine.

HE HIDES, HE KILLS, HE KEEPS . . . Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles is asked to attend an intriguing examination. An ancient mummy has been found in a museum basement, prompting great media excitement. But with horror she realises that itâe(tm)s not as ancient as they thought...A very modern bullet is showing up on the scan. Detective Jane Rizzoli is called to investigate and soon discovers a second âe" and then a third âe" mummified body. Who is this killer and why does he preserve his victims so meticulously? And who will be the next to join his monstrous collection?

Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli receives the grim news that Maura's charred body has been found in a mountain ravine. Shocked and grieving, Jane is determined to learn what happened to her friend. The investigation plunges Jane into the twisted history of Kingdom Come, Wyoming, where a gruesome discovery lies buried beneath the snow

A KILLER WHO KNOWS HIS TRADE âHead-to-head with Nicci French and Karin Slaughter . . . A classic page-turnerâ Daily Mirror A series of horrific murders seem disturbingly familiar to Detective Jane Rizzoli. They remind her and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles of those committed by a killer known as the Surgeon, who they recently put behind bars. While theyâre still trying to track down the new killer, the unthinkable happens: the Surgeon escapes. Suddenly, Jane is chasing not one but two brilliant and twisted minds, united by one goal... To perfect their skills on the woman whoâs hunting them

The latest enthralling case in Tess Gerritsen's New York Times bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series, the blockbuster books behind the smash hit TNT series. Boston Detective Jane Rizzoli is on the case of a big game hunter found dead in his apartment, alone with a the body of a beautiful white snow leopard he had recently been commissioned to procure and stuff for a high-profile museum in the area. Medical examiner Maura Isles connects the case to a number of seemingly unrelated deaths where the victims have all been found hanging upside down, the hallmark of a leopard's kill. Rizzoli follows the puzzling trail of clues all the way to Botswana, where she uncovers the unsolved mystery of a deadly camping safari four years prior. When she realizes the two cases are connected, Rizzoli must track down the sole survivor of the tragic trip to discover who - or what - is behind these gruesome deaths. Story Locale: Boston, MA

Set within the Martini Club series, this thrilling sequel delivers an exhilarating blend of suspense and intrigue. The narrative follows compelling characters as they navigate high-stakes situations, ensuring readers are kept on the edge of their seats. With the author's signature storytelling style, the plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, making it a must-read for fans of gripping thrillers.

When a young woman is found dead, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles are called to the scene of the murder. Though the body bears startling wounds, the actual cause of death is not immediately clear. A few days later, another body is discovered - a seemingly unrelated crime, but the lack of an obvious cause of death shows they have more in common than it would first appear. As Rizzoli and Isles race to discover the link between the victims before the killer can strike again, a mysterious person watches from the sidelines. She has the answers they're looking for. But she knows she has to stay quiet, if she wants to stay alive . . .

Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli receives the grim news that Maura's charred body has been found in a mountain ravine. Shocked and grieving, Jane is determined to learn what happened to her friend. The investigation plunges Jane into the twisted history of Kingdom Come, Wyoming, where a gruesome discovery lies buried beneath the snow.