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The Keepsake

A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

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The Keepsake

By: Tess Gerritsen
Narrated by: Deirdre Lovejoy
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New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen knows how to expertly dissect a brilliantly suspenseful story, all the while keeping fascinated readers riveted to her side. By turns darkly enthralling and relentlessly surprising, The Keepsake showcases an author at the peak of her storytelling powers.

For untold years, the perfectly preserved mummy had lain forgotten in the dusty basement of Boston’s Crispin Museum. Now its sudden rediscovery by museum staff is both a major coup and an attention-grabbing mystery. Dubbed “Madam X,” the mummy–to all appearances, an ancient Egyptian artifact–seems a ghoulish godsend for the financially struggling institution. But medical examiner Maura Isles soon discovers a macabre message hidden within the corpse–horrifying proof that this “centuries-old” relic is instead a modern-day murder victim.

To Maura and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli, the forensic evidence is unmistakable, its implications terrifying. And when the grisly remains of yet another woman are found in the hidden recesses of the museum, it becomes chillingly clear that a maniac is at large–and is now taunting them.

Archaeologist Josephine Pulcillo’s blood runs cold when the killer’s cryptic missives are discovered, and her darkest dread becomes real when the carefully preserved corpse of yet a third victim is left in her car like a gruesome offering–or perhaps a ghastly promise of what’s to come.The twisted killer’s familiarity with post-mortem rituals suggests to Maura and Jane that he may have scientific expertise in common with Josephine. Only Josephine knows that her stalker shares a knowledge even more personally terrifying: details of a dark secret she had thought forever buried.

Now Maura must summon her own dusty knowledge of ancient death traditions to unravel his twisted endgame. And when Josephine vanishes, Maura and Jane have precious little time to derail the Archaeology Killer before he adds another chilling piece to his monstrous collection.

©2008 Tess Gerritsen (P)2008 Random House
Medical Medical & Forensic Suspense Mystery Fiction Exciting
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great read

enough detail that you can listen over and over but engaging enough to keep you intrigued.

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Books to Series

This book was well written. It is kind of hard to try to go with the story and not think of the series and how some things are different. You lose some of the back and forth between Rizzoli and Isles but that doesn't necessarily take away from the book. I have read other Rizzoli and Isles books and will read more.

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The Keepsake

LOVED IT! Very interesting and gripping story line! Great narration! I’ll definitely listen to More of Tess Gerritsen’s books!

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Just keeps getting better

Her books just keep getting better and better. Even when you think the story is over and then find out it isn't, you aren't disappointed. When you're sure the book is going to end like many others, you are wrong. I can't wait for her next book.

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It was okay

The storyline was OK, but the writing left a little to be desired. Used the same trite phrases over and over. I agree with the reviewer who said you would be rolling your eyes every few minutes. It was a decent listen, but nowhere near the top of my list.

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Loved it

Well written and performed. Another Rizzoli and Isles that kept me guessing on til the end, but completely believable. bogie

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Basic and Predictable

The story was basic and predictable. The narration took me out of the story. Certain characters’ voices sounded just silly.

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suspenseful

Would you consider the audio edition of The Keepsake to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version but I listened to this in the car and it was easy to follow.

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The audio would have improved if the reader used different voices for the two women.

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Good story. Silly dialog.

This is a pretty good story, but it is padded with some really silly dialog. Be prepared to roll your eyes about once a minute, especially in the first half.

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A Great Read!

I really enjoyed this book - couldn't wait to get back it the car to listen to it. The narrator was wonderful too. Interesting story line; highly recommend this one.

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