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

A must-read for thriller fans and one of the best works by Tess Gerritsen to date.-San Francisco Review of Books

Suspense doesn't get smarter than this.-Lee Child

The latest in the Rizzoli and Isles series mixes martyrdom, murder, and mystery. . . . [Tess] Gerritsen's fans won't be surprised at the grisly crimes or the graphic autopsies-not for nothing is Dr. Maura Isles nicknamed 'Boston's Queen of the Dead.' One character's statement that 'sometimes up really is down' applies to this complex and enjoyable story. It's a worthy addition to the series.-Kirkus Reviews

The bitterness of a Boston winter doesn't hinder a killer with a knack for gruesome murders in bestseller Gerritsen's twisty twelfth Rizzoli & Isles mystery. . . . Gerritsen smoothly blends her leads' domestic dramas with the hunt for the ruthless killer.-Publishers Weekly

Be prepared for an exciting ride with unexpected twists and terrific writing.-Library Journal

Praise for Tess Gerritsen

Tess Gerritsen's clever plotting and medical knowledge give her thrillers that extra edge. Expect a white-knuckle ride to very dark places.-Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train