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The Mephisto Club

Tess Gerritsen
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The Mephisto Club

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Tess Gerritsen

The Mephisto Club

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen, Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles and detective Jane Rizzoli investigate a gruesome Christmas Eve murder involving cryptic symbols and Latin phrases. To solve the case, they consult the Mephisto Club, which believes demons in human form commit crimes. As they delve deeper, Maura becomes entangled with the club's mysticism, while Jane remains skeptical, navigating personal challenges and the mysterious, ongoing murders. The novel contains graphic descriptions of violence and murder.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

55,015 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Tess Gerritsen's The Mephisto Club highlight its gripping suspense and well-developed characters, particularly praising its blend of crime with supernatural elements that keep readers on edge. However, some found the plot's complexity overwhelming and felt the story occasionally leaned on clichés. Overall, it's a thrilling read with some minor shortcomings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mephisto Club?

Readers who enjoy The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen appreciate fast-paced thrillers with a mix of medical suspense and supernatural elements. This book appeals to fans of Patricia Cornwell's forensic mysteries and Dan Brown's esoteric thrillers, offering intricate plots, strong characters, and dark, atmospheric storytelling.

4.2

55,015 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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