The Surgeon

The Surgeon - Tess Gerritsen
Category: First book in a series new to you
4 out of 5 Stars

I picked this book because I love the TV show Rizzoli & Isles, and as is usually the case the book was very different. Never the less I enjoyed it and finished it in only a few days. Here is the premise from goodreads:  In Boston, there's a killer on the loose. A killer who targets lone women, who breaks into their apartments and performs terrifying ritualistic acts of torture on them before finishing them off. His surgical skills lead police to suspect he is a physician - a physician who, instead of saving lives, takes them. But as homicide detective Thomas Moore and his partner Jane Rizzoli begin their investigation, they make a startling discovery. Closely linked to these killings is Catherine Cordell, a beautiful medic with a mysterious past. Two years ago she was subjected to a horrifying rape and attempted murder but she shot her attacker dead. Now she is being targeted by the new killer who seems to know all about her past, her work, and where she lives. The man she believes she killed seems to be stalking her once again, and this time he knows exactly where to find her.  I tried to figure out who the killer was but I was really surprised when they were finally revealed. I found this book an enjoyable, quick and easy read. A few notable differences from the TV show for all who are interested. 

1. Maura Isles is not in this book at all (she does not show up until the second book)
2. The story is mainly told from Thomas Moore's point of view with Jane and Catherine's thrown in a little. 
3. Jane is not quite as cool in the book as Angie Harmon makes her on the show.