NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles—the inspiration for the smash hit TNT series—continue their bestselling crime-solving streak, as they pursue a shadowy psychopath keeping secrets and taking lives.“Suspense doesn’t get smarter than this.”—Lee Child Two separate homicides, at different locations, with unrelated victims, have more in common than just being investigated by … common than just being investigated by Boston PD detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles. In both cases, the bodies bear startling wounds—yet the actual cause of death is unknown. It’s a doubly challenging case for the cop and the coroner to be taking on, at a fraught time for both of them. As Jane struggles to save her mother from the crumbling marriage that threatens to bury her, Maura grapples with the imminent death of her own mother—infamous serial killer Amalthea Lank.
While Jane tends to her mother, there’s nothing Maura can do for Amalthea, except endure one final battle of wills with the woman whose shadow has haunted her all her life. Though succumbing to cancer, Amalthea hasn’t lost her taste for manipulating her estranged daughter—this time by dangling a cryptic clue about the two bizarre murders Maura and Jane are desperately trying to solve.
But whatever the dying convict knows is only a piece of the puzzle. Soon the investigation leads to a secretive young woman who survived a shocking abuse scandal, an independent horror film that may be rooted in reality, and a slew of martyred saints who died cruel and unusual deaths. And just when Rizzoli and Isles think they’ve cornered a devilish predator, the long-buried past rears its head—and threatens to engulf more innocent lives, including their own.
Praise for I Know a Secret: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
“Tess Gerritsen brings back Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles to tackle another baffling mystery . . . weaving a thriller that slowly unfolds in unexpected ways. . . . Rizzoli and Isles feel like real people, and readers who are fans of either the book series or the former TV show know there’s an emotional angle to the proceedings and care about everything that happens to the duo. . . . Gerritsen writes effortlessly, and this is another stellar entry in the series.”—Associated Press
“The unforgettable team of Rizzoli and Isles is back working on a chilling and difficult case. . . . The twists and turns this novel takes will force Gerritsen’s heroines to face difficult emotions and their own biases. As always, Gerritsen is a master storyteller!”—RT Book Reviews
“The characters converge in dynamic, diabolical ways and, in doing so, reveal past events that continue to haunt the present day. . . . Gerritsen continues to surprise with the depth and range of her storytelling ambitions. . . . Like the best of big-screen boogeyman blockbusters, there’s complex villainy, a distortion between appearance and reality, and a third-act plot twist that will both surprise and satisfy. This one’s a tasty treat with substance.”—CriminalElement.com
“Be prepared for an exciting ride with unexpected twists and terrific writing.”—Library Journal
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Still up to her highly entertaining standard, great read.
Detective Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles have a case that’s truly confusing. Two victims with no apparent cause of death. Also, both bodies have been manipulated in a shocking manner. When Rizzoli and Isles finally connect the 2 victims they end up re-investigating a crime from over 20 years ago. There is one person though who can help them solve the case and she’s not talking. She has vowed to keep the secret till her death.
Being in the medical field myself I found the ins and outs of these deaths quite interesting. Especially when Maura learns how it was done. It was not something I would have thought of. This story touched on a very sensitive subject and I think the author did an excellent job explaining the legal side of it. I didn’t find this story as exciting as the previous books though. Other than a quick scene at the end, there was no real suspense.
The most irritating part of this book was Jane Rizzoli and her attitude toward Maura’s mom issue and Frost’s issues with his ex-wife. I found her to be very demanding and insensitive toward both of them and their situations. She seems to just expect both of them to do what she says. It frustrated me. On the plus side, so happy for Angela. I’m proud of her for finally putting her foot down!
Clever plot with plenty of realistic, fascinating characters.
Has great twists
I love Tess Gerritsen’s work. All of her books are great! This one doesn’t disappoint. I usually tire of books that have so many on a series but these Rizolli & Isles books are wonderful . She can keep them coming!
Disappointed. Not as good as previous ones
I love anything written by Tess Gerritson.
Another great Rizolli and Isles novel. Nice twists and turns. Never lost interest in the story. Am must read for fans.
Love all of these mysteries!
I like the Rizzoli & Isles series, easy to read and entertaining. This book is typical of tne whole series
As usual I am never disappointed with Tess Gerritson! A real page turner that will keep you reading well into the night,
These books are always great!!!!!
Another great product, very spell bound, hard to put down
Entertaining for a “light” read predictable but easy to put down but also easy to continue reading after a prolonged break.
Loved it, Tess has done it again!
I love her Rizzoli & Isles books!!
Typical Tess Gerritsen. Story, suspense, characters, intrigue. She has it all!
Jane and Maura are great flawed characters who do an amazing job in the worst of circumstances, and do it well. They are edgier than the fluffy characters the TV version of them became. There are always unexpected twists and turns in any Tess Gerritsen book, but it’s so worth the effort!
Her books are always great!!!
Interesting and New adventure in this book.