Rizzoli & Isles: Listen to Me

ByTess Gerritsen

Release Date: 2022-07-05
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 579 Ratings

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Rizzoli & Isles are back! From New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, this “shocking and fast-paced” (Karin Slaughter) thriller has Jane and Maura investigating a brutal murder with dire implications, and this time, with Jane’s intrepid mother, Angela, looking into a mystery of her own.

“An utter pleasure to keep readerly company with.”—The New York Times

Mothers know best . . . But who will listen?

Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles are newly plagued by what seems like a completely senseless murder. Sofia Suarez, a widow and nurse who was universally liked by her neighbors, lies bludgeoned to death in her own home. But anything can happen behind closed doors, and Sofia seemed to have plenty of secrets in her last days, making covert phone calls to traceless burner phones. When Jane finally makes a connection between Sofia and the victim of a hit-and-run from months earlier, the case only grows more blurry. What exactly was Sofia involved in? One thing is clear: The killer will do anything it takes to keep their secret safe.

Meanwhile, Angela Rizzoli hasn’t had a decent night’s sleep in all the years since her daughter became a homicide detective. Maybe the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree: Nothing in Angela’s neighborhood gets by her—not the gossip about a runaway teenager down the block and definitely not the strange neighbors who have just moved in across the street. Angela’s sure there’s no such thing as coincidence in her sleepy suburb. If only Jane would listen—instead she writes off Angela’s concerns as the result of an overactive imagination. But Angela’s convinced there’s a real wolf in her vicinity, and her cries might now fall on deaf ears.

With so much happening on the Sofia case, Jane and Maura already struggle to see the forest for the trees, but will they lose sight of something sinister happening much closer to home?

Reviews

Twisted and Intriguing
5
By Nanna Teacher
Nothing is as it seems in this twisted story of a neighborhood with secrets and secrets that lead to multiple murders. The red herrings are scattered throughout the story and make it so hard to put down. The characters are the beloved characters from the series, with talented and brilliant Maura and determined Jane in the center of the action. In this book, though, Jane’s mom Angela plays a starring role and is brilliant as the nosy neighbor. Loved the characterization and the fast moving plot! All opinions are my own.
Interesting twist that keeps you guessing.
3
By Squidgymom
Spoiler alerts: Although I had an idea early on about why the nurse was killed, the actual killer was a bit of a surprise. As for the story about Angela’s mystery, I guessed the part about the witness protection, but not the love triangle between the neighbors. That was an interesting aside. Like I’ve said in other reviews about the books, I prefer the close relationship Jane and Maura had in the tv series better. I really miss that show!
Listen to Me
5
By DenverTwin
I thought this was a great book. I like that most of it comes from Angela’s point of view. I only guessed one part of the ending.
FANTASTIC!!! Don’t try to guess the ending,
5
By N4341d
FANTASTIC!!! Don’t try to guess the ending. You’d be wrong!
Classic Rizzoli and Isles
5
By Enrique0810
A great read as always! Fun and fast paced. Eagerly awaiting for the next one!