INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER For the second time in his short life, fourteen-year-old Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Orphaned once more when his foster family is murdered, the traumatized teenager has nowhere to turn—until the Boston PD puts Detective Jane Rizzoli on the case. Jane spirits Teddy to the exclusive Evensong boarding school, a sanctuary where young victims of violent crime … of violent crime learn vital skills of survival. But even behind locked gates, Jane fears that Evensong’s benefactors aren’t the only ones watching. And when she learns of two other students whose pasts bear a shocking resemblance to Teddy’s, it becomes chillingly clear that a circling predator has more than one victim in mind. Joining forces with medical examiner Maura Isles, Jane races to stop an obsessed killer’s twisted quest—before an unspeakable secret dooms the children’s fate.
Don’t miss Tess Gerritsen’s short story “John Doe,” and a sneak peek of her novel, Girl Missing, in the back of the book.
“One of the most versatile voices in thriller fiction today.”—The Providence Journal
“[Tess] Gerritsen has a knack for creating great characters and mysterious plots that seem straightforward but also dazzle with complexity and twists.”—Associated Press
“An exciting and puzzling mystery . . . [Last to Die] is a key book in a series that keeps getting better and better.”—Bookreporter
“Gerritsen skillfully heightens the tension right up to the suspenseful ending.”—Booklist
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Another great Tess Gerritsen read. Last to Die begins as the tragic tale of fourteen-year-old Teddy Clock who has survived the murder of the foster family he was living with. He was with the foster family because his biological family had also been murdered. Detective Jane Rizzoli gets him into Evensong, a boarding school for child victims of …
This novel, my first Tess Gerritsen, is essentially a masterclass in writing a great thriller. A compelling plot with plenty of twists and turns right to the very end, it’s a great read. I’m a fan!
Doesn’t disappoint Fan of Tess
really enjoyed this book, it kept me guessing all the way to the end. what an unusual plot line, but easy to follow. I’ve enjoyed all of the books.
I really enjoyed this whole series. A bit gory at times but you know that going in. I find Tess G. an interesting writer and I love the Rizzoli and Isles characters.
Loved the characters
Always reliable for great writing and interesting plot twists. My only problem is that I get the characters in the book confused with those in the tv series.
I always love her books!
Love tess grissom books
A compelling read with wonderful characters. I love the relationship between Rizzoli and Isles.
Another good one!
I really enjoyed it.
I have been following Tess Gerritsen for years . I’ve seen every episode of Rizzoli and Isles and read most of the series . I will continue to read anything by this author.
Love the Rizzoli and Isles series. This was our heroines in a departure from the basic murder in Boston plot. So unusual to keep ones attention.
the characters are well developed but the narrative requires some suspension of belief
An amazing read I couldn’t put it down.
I love Tess Gerritson’s books
I love how as the story unfolds the twists keep coming.
Have loved anything she has written and I still have a few more of her books to read. Thanks for such an enjoyable read
This is another case for Rizzoli & Isles. As in other cases, the story is well told with twists as new evidence is introduced. The characters’ relationships are further enhanced as has been the case in previous cases. If you are a Rizzoli & Isles fan, you will enjoy this well written, well told case.