In her most masterful novel of medical suspense, "New York Times" bestselling author Tess Gerritsen creates a villain of unforgettable evil--and the one woman who can catch him before he kills again. 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 ...
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In her most masterful novel of medical suspense, "New York Times" bestselling author Tess Gerritsen creates a villain of unforgettable evil--and the one woman who can catch him before he kills again. 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. "From the Hardcover edition."
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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.
