It is the middle of a hot sultry summer in downtown Boston, and Detective Thomas Moore of the city's Homicide Unit is called back from holiday to be told there's a serial killer at large. And this isn't just any serial killer. This is a killer who targets single women, breaks into their apartments in the early hours of the morning, and operates on his victims before killing them. This killer is a surgeon; a surgeon whom, it is soon established, works alongside unsuspecting doctors and nurses in the Pilgrim Medical Center, a ...
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It is the middle of a hot sultry summer in downtown Boston, and Detective Thomas Moore of the city's Homicide Unit is called back from holiday to be told there's a serial killer at large. And this isn't just any serial killer. This is a killer who targets single women, breaks into their apartments in the early hours of the morning, and operates on his victims before killing them. This killer is a surgeon; a surgeon whom, it is soon established, works alongside unsuspecting doctors and nurses in the Pilgrim Medical Center, a surgeon whom, instead of saving lives, takes them in bizarre and terrifying acts of ritualistic torture. As soon as Moore and his sidekick, Rizzoli, the only woman detective in the Homicide Unit, begin their investigation, they make a startling discovery. Most closely involved is Catherine Cordell, a beautiful medic with a mysterious past. Five years previously, she had been the subject of a horrifying rape and attempted murder, but had shot her aggressor dead. Now she is being targeted by someone who seems to know all about her past, her work at the Pilgrim Medical Center, what car she drives and, crucially, where she lives. Once again, it seems, the man she believes she killed is on her case, and this time he knows exactly how to get her...In The Surgeon, Tess Gerritsen has written a high octane, page-turning novel as gripping as it is terrifying. From the opening page, when the surgeon is waiting outside his latest victim's apartment for the police to arrive, to the cataclysmic finale, the writing is slick and assured, the tension unrelenting. Written by a woman for women, this is psychological suspense at its very best.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -Hot sultry summer in downtown Boston and homicide detective Thomas Moore is called back from holiday to be told there`s a serial killer at large This isn`t just any serial killer This is a predator who targets lone women breaks into their apartments in the early hours of the morning and commits bizarre ritualistic acts of torture on his victims before finishing them off The killer`s surgical skills lead police to suspect he is a physician working alongside unsuspecting doctors and nurses at the Pilgrim Medical Center-a physician who instead of saving lives takes them in the most terrifying of ways As soon as Moore and his partner Detective Jane Rizzoli begin their investigation they make a startling discovery Closely linked to these Boston killings is Catherine Cordell a beautiful surgeon with a mysterious past Two years ago in another city she was the subject of a horrifying rape and attempted murder but shot her aggressor dead Now she is being targeted by this new killer who seems to know all about her past her work at the Medical Center what car she drives and crucially where she lives The man she believes she killed now seems to be stalking her once again only this time he knows exactly where to find her and nowhere is safeIn THE SURGEON Tess Gerritsen has written a high-octane page-turning novel as gripping as it is terrifying Filled with the authentic detail that is the trademark of this doctor-turned-author and peopled with rich and complex characters this is psychological suspense at its very best--> Genre: Crime Mystery-> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Bantam Books The date of this copy is 2002 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -He slips into their homes at night and walks silently into bedrooms where women lie sleeping unaware of the horrors they soon will endure. The precision of the killer`s methods suggests he is a deranged man of medicine propelling the Boston newspapers and the frightened public to name him "The Surgeon." The cops` only clue rests with another surgeon the victim of a nearly identical crime. Two years ago Dr. Catherine Cordell fought back and killed her attacker before he could complete his assault. Now she hides her fears of intimacy behind a cool and elegant exterior and a well-earned reputation as a top trauma surgeon. Cordell`s careful facade is about to crack as this new killer recreates with chilling accuracy the details of Cordell`s own ordeal. With every new murder he seems to be taunting her cutting ever closer from her hospital to her home. Her only comfort comes from Thomas Moore the detective assigned to the case. But even Moore cannot protect Cordell from a brilliant hunter who somehow understands--and savors--the secret fears of every woman he kills. Filled with the authentic detail that is the trademark of this doctor turned author...and peopled with rich and complex characters--from the ER to the squad room to the city morgue--here is a thriller of unprecedented depth and suspense. Exposing the shocking link between those who kill and cure punish and protect The Surgeon is Tess Gerritsen`s most exciting accomplishment yet. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Bantam Books The date of this copy is 2002 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Rizzoli & Isles Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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This book is too gory even for Tess & even for me - both physicians. The concept is horrifying.
I can't recommend it.
Andrew W
Nov 4, 2010
A tight, scaary thrillere
In this well-written journey into the minds of those who would inflict incredible pain upon randomly-chosen victims and those who are charged with stopping them, Dr. Gerritsen introduces some characters we will be happy to follow and others who might give us nightmares. If you like the genre, this is one of the betteer ones.
Patricia W
Oct 9, 2010
Excellent
Since The Surgeon, I have read three more of Tess Gerritsens' books and ordered two more. She is wonderful. You feel like you are there.
Leslie O
Sep 30, 2010
The Surgeon
Excellent! Hard to close the book once the reading begins. Followed the TV show with a slight twist at the end. Can't wait to read the other books in the series.
StudentMidwifenearly
May 2, 2009
Yet another fantastic book by Tess.. I cant wait to read the apprentice.. A book that keeps you wanting to read more.
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