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The Surgeon

Tess Gerritsen
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The Surgeon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Tess Gerritsen

The Surgeon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen follows a skilled Boston-based detective and a trauma surgeon as they track a brutal serial killer who uses surgical precision in their attacks. This gripping medical crime thriller explores complex themes of trauma, resilience, and the hunt for justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

77,605 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen delivers a gripping, well-researched medical thriller that has captivated many readers with its chilling plot and strong characterization. However, some critics argue that the graphic descriptions can be overly intense, potentially alienating more sensitive readers. Gerritsen's medical expertise elevates the authenticity of the narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Surgeon?

Fans of Tess Gerritsen's The Surgeon will enjoy a thrilling, suspenseful read with medical and forensic details. Readers captivated by the intense psychological suspense and gritty realism of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs or Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series will find this novel intriguing and hard to put down.

4.0

77,605 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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