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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Gerritsen knows how to write a good crime/thriller. Rizzoli and Isles are back again on the hunt for another killer in Boston. The story flicks back and forth between present day Boston and their investigation and current murder, and six ago on an African Safari that all went to hell. The characters are believe and intriguing and I love the way things slowly tie together. I had a hunch about who might be the killer they were after and whether or not it was the man we were led to believe, and I also had no idea about the real truth of some of the case facts and how they turned out. Surprises at every turn, this one will keep you hooked until the end. Another awesome Rizzoli and Isles book. Would definitely recommend for those who love to read crime fiction and for fans of Tess Gerritsens previous novels.
Thank you to the publisher and Goodreads for letting me read this book early!
I am going to give this a 5, only because a 4 is too low. They really need to let us do 1/2 stars! This book was fantastic. I would say that it is one of her best in the series. I still like The Surgeon and The Apprentice more, but this is really close to those two on my list of books to read. The killer who I thought it was, and yet, it wasn't who I thought it was. That will only make sense if you read the book!
I am going to give this a 5, only because a 4 is too low. They really need to let us do 1/2 stars! This book was fantastic. I would say that it is one of her best in the series. I still like The Surgeon and The Apprentice more, but this is really close to those two on my list of books to read. The killer who I thought it was, and yet, it wasn't who I thought it was. That will only make sense if you read the book!
Weer een goed boek van Tess Gerritsen in de Rizzoli en Isles reeks.
Het boek is erg goed geschreven ze neemt je meteen mee. Het verhaal bestaat eigenlijk uit twee verhalen die met elkaar in verbinding staan. Wat enig sinds verwarrend kan zijn. Het duurde voor mij best lang, voor ik door had wat de twee verhalen met elkaar te maken.
Het boek is erg goed geschreven ze neemt je meteen mee. Het verhaal bestaat eigenlijk uit twee verhalen die met elkaar in verbinding staan. Wat enig sinds verwarrend kan zijn. Het duurde voor mij best lang, voor ik door had wat de twee verhalen met elkaar te maken.
A group of tourists go to Africa for a safari. They are all lost except for one woman. She managed to survive by traveling on foot for two weeks until she reached a camping lodge. Her story is that the person responsible for their protection turned on them.
In Boston, six years later, a man who's son was on that safari is killed. At first it doesn't look like there is a connection. Then a strange and horrific pattern begins to emerge. Maybe they are related. Rizzoli and Isles pursue the case and hope for a resolution before more people are killed.
Love this series. It isn't much like the TV series but has enough similarities to appeal to fans of the show. Ms Gerritsen is a terrific writer and this series is well crafted with great characters. Highly recommended to all mystery/thriller fans.
In Boston, six years later, a man who's son was on that safari is killed. At first it doesn't look like there is a connection. Then a strange and horrific pattern begins to emerge. Maybe they are related. Rizzoli and Isles pursue the case and hope for a resolution before more people are killed.
Love this series. It isn't much like the TV series but has enough similarities to appeal to fans of the show. Ms Gerritsen is a terrific writer and this series is well crafted with great characters. Highly recommended to all mystery/thriller fans.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Detective Jane Rizzoli & Medical Examiner Maura Isles are investigating the gruesome murder of a big game hunter and taxidermist who died in a similar manner to how he captured his own big cats. Maura eventually finds a connection to an unsolved case in the wilds of Botswana where six members of a safari either were presumed dead or whose bodies were later found. There was one survivor and the suspected murderer has never been seen again. That survivor has taken great pains to stay hidden all these years.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with this story and is a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” The subject matter was not something that interests me and a great deal of the story takes place during that safari. I’m sure it was fascinating but I just wanted to get back to Boston. Once the story did do just that, it regained my attention.
Tanya Eby repeats as the narrator and did a great job managing a very diverse cast of characters. I liked the continuity. It’s a good story, just not a great one for me. 3.5 stars
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with this story and is a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” The subject matter was not something that interests me and a great deal of the story takes place during that safari. I’m sure it was fascinating but I just wanted to get back to Boston. Once the story did do just that, it regained my attention.
Tanya Eby repeats as the narrator and did a great job managing a very diverse cast of characters. I liked the continuity. It’s a good story, just not a great one for me. 3.5 stars
I have listened to many of the books in this series. This was fine. Not my favorite, not my least favorite. 2.5 stars.
If this was a stand-alone mystery novel, I likely would have rated this two stars, but it gets rounded up because I am familiar with the main characters, even though they were really not the focus in this book.
If this was a stand-alone mystery novel, I likely would have rated this two stars, but it gets rounded up because I am familiar with the main characters, even though they were really not the focus in this book.
5 Stars!
I've always loved Tess's work. This is no exception. I usually give her 4's. However Tess seemed to creatively heighten mystery towards about 80% until the end. The book was in no way resolved at that point, yet she still managed to throw the suspense ball around quite a few times (and credibly), until the end. She strategically uses time and pace to both draw you in the story and build suspense. Also, the dual stories of Africa and Boston were good for mood. 5 Stars to Gerritsen!
I've always loved Tess's work. This is no exception. I usually give her 4's. However Tess seemed to creatively heighten mystery towards about 80% until the end. The book was in no way resolved at that point, yet she still managed to throw the suspense ball around quite a few times (and credibly), until the end. She strategically uses time and pace to both draw you in the story and build suspense. Also, the dual stories of Africa and Boston were good for mood. 5 Stars to Gerritsen!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes