Nadine (23dollars) - reviewed on 12/17/2012 + 432 more book reviews

I've been a fan of the Rizzoli & Isles series since the very first book, THE SURGEON. I think Tess Gerritsen is an intelligent writer who grabs you by the shirt from the opening chapter and doesn't let you go.

LAST TO DIE is book #10 of the series, but it's been feeling like a series that's probably run its creative course. I've enjoyed THE SINNER, VANISH, and THE KEEPSAKE...all the others fell flat. The plots tend to feel more contrived than clever, and all suspense and tension is lost when the principle characters (Maura and Jane) are constantly put in life-threatening situations the reader should be smart enough to know they'll always survive.

This happens repeatedly in this installment, and it's long since gotten old for me. After a strong beginning, the most interesting aspect of this convoluted plot was the direction of Dr. Maura Isles' life, and whether she'll accept an offer and leave Boston or not....That's really all that's bringing me back for book #11.

I give LAST TO DIE a C+.

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