The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, Book 1)

The Surgeon is the chilling first installment in Tess Gerritsen’s bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series. A killer with a terrifying surgical precision is stalking women in Boston, leaving behind scenes of unspeakable horror. The crimes bear an eerie resemblance to the methods of a murderer believed to be dead.

Detective Jane Rizzoli must work with trauma surgeon Dr. Catherine Cordell, a former victim herself, to stop a killer who seems to know their every move. As the body count rises, it becomes clear—this psychopath has returned to finish what he started.

Dark, intelligent, and gripping, this medical thriller delivers high-stakes suspense and unforgettable characters.