The Apprentice

A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles—the inspiration for the hit TNT series—continue their crime-solving streak.

The bestselling author of The Surgeon returns—and so does that chilling novel’s diabolical villain. Though held behind bars, Warren Hoyt still haunts a helpless city, seeming to bequeath his evil legacy to a student all-too-diligent . . . and all-too-deadly.

It is a boiling hot Boston summer. Adding to the city’s woes is a series of shocking crimes, in which wealthy men are made to watch while their wives are brutalized. A sadistic demand that ends in abduction and death.

The pattern suggests one man: serial killer Warren Hoyt, recently removed from the city’s streets. Police can only assume an acolyte is at large, a maniac basing his attacks on the twisted medical techniques of the madman he so admires. At least that’s what Detective Jane Rizzoli thinks. Forced again to confront the killer who scarred her—literally and figuratively—she is determined to finally end Hoyt’s awful influence . . . even if it means receiving more resistance from her all-male homicide squad.

But Rizzoli isn’t counting on the U.S. government’s sudden interest. Or on meeting Special Agent Gabriel Dean, who knows more than he will tell. Most of all, she isn’t counting on becoming a target herself, once Hoyt is suddenly free, joining his mysterious blood brother in a vicious vendetta. . . .

Filled with superbly created characters—and the medical and police procedural details that are her trademark—The Apprentice is Tess Gerritsen at her brilliant best. Set in a stunning world where evil is easy to learn and hard to end, this is a thriller by a master who could teach other authors a thing or two.©2003 Tess Gerritsen; (P)2003 Random House Inc., Random House Audio, a Division of Random House Inc.

suspenseful intrigue and great listening<br />

it was a good thriller. Held my attention. Tess is a very good writer
I would recommend

Was this abridged?

careful if selecting from the "Next in the series" list... I don't recall sing that this was abridged, but it was much shorter than I expected.

Excellent writer!

If you like "detective books" you will love this one! Get anything written by her--she is really an excellent writer! Her books never drag and always a good story!

Great book/author

Really enjoyed this book; fast paced/unexpected-suspensful twists- really like this author; never a boring moment

Great sequel to the Surgeon

Narrator was perfect, plot near perfect-just a little predictable. I wish I had been more careful when selecting this book, as it was abridged. I don’t like abridgments-missed some important parts to the story-details I would have liked hearing. However, onto book 3, as long as it’s not abridged. Otherwise, I get the Kindle version or paperback.