The Bone Garden
(Author) Tess GerritsenA gruesome secret is about to be unearthed... 'Fascinating... spectacularly gory... fast-paced.' Mail on Sunday When a human skull is dug up in a garden near Boston, Dr Maura Isles is called in to investigate. She quickly discovers that the skeleton - that of a young woman - has been buried for over a hundred years. But who was the woman? And how did she die? It is the 1930s, and an impoverished medical student, Norris Marshall, is forced to procure corpses in order to further his studies in human anatomy. It's a gruesome livelihood that will bring him into contact with a terrifying serial killer who slips from ballrooms to graveyards and into autopsy suites. And who is far, far closer than Norris could ever imagine...
Tess Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen is a bestselling American author known for her suspenseful medical thrillers. She began her career as a physician before transitioning to writing full-time. Gerritsen's most notable works include the Rizzoli & Isles series, which follows the adventures of detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles. Her writing style is characterized by its gripping plots, intricate medical details, and strong female protagonists. Gerritsen's contributions to literature include her ability to seamlessly blend elements of crime, science, and medicine in her novels. One of her most famous works is "The Surgeon," the first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series, which has been adapted into a successful television series. Gerritsen's impact on the thriller genre has solidified her reputation as a master storyteller with a loyal following of readers worldwide.
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