Bloodstream

ByTess Gerritsen

Release Date: 2010-07-20
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 324 Ratings

Description

Tess Gerritsen melds page-turning suspense with chilling realism in this “intricate thriller” (People) as a small-town doctor races to unravel the roots of a violent outbreak—before it destroys everything she loves.

Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his father’s death. But with the first snap of winter comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town’s teenagers.

As the rash of disturbing behavior grows, Claire uncovers a horrifying secret: this is not the first time it has happened. Twice a century, the children of Tranquility lash out with deadly violence. Claire suspects that there is a biological cause for the epidemic, and she fears that the placid Locust Lake may conceal an insidious danger. As she races to save Tranquility—and her son—from harm, Claire discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature and cause innocents to slaughter.

Reviews

I din’t expect that ending at all!
5
By p-pot 29
Tess Gerritsen keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire book. Why are young boys having anger issues and murdering their families? This book is entertaining and though provoking!
Amazing
5
By Bspangledbanner
Holy Cow. This was one of the best books I've read from Tess! I read this book in less than one week. I was so, how do I want to put this, emotionally attached. I was almost in tears during multiple parts of this book. Tess went into so much detail I felt like I was right there in the pages.
I would recommend it!
suspended suspense
2
By Lucky Spacetramp
Tess Gerritsen is a great writer. And she wrote some great books (e.g. The Surgeon!). Unfortunately, she is wave riding her success by a high volume output. This just-in-time production of one book after the other still reflects solid craftsmanship (why she is a great writer). But here again, she is far away from her best. Let's hope that she will trade time for content once again in the future.

"Bloodstream" is based on a very simple story, which is drawn very much in length. If it would have been one out of five stories in one book, it would have made up for a qualified addition. But to take it as the only base for a whole book, needs a lot of filling material. So the book is good as a start for a good night's sleep. But certainly it's not a page burner/turner.
Bloodstream
5
By calinative
Her writing style reminds me of Robin Cook and Michael Chriton medical thrillers. They were very intriguing and the use of her medical expertise entwined in storyline kept me hooked. Another good one of hers was Life Support.