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The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
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The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

Written by Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by Tanya Eby

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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In the murky shadows of an alley lies a female’s severed hand. On the tenement rooftop above is the corpse belonging to that hand, a red-haired woman dressed all in black, the body nearly decapitated. Two strands of silver hair—not human—cling to her body. They are Rizzoli’s only clues, but they’re enough for her and medical examiner Maura Isles to make a startling discovery: This violent death had a chilling prequel.

Nineteen years earlier, a horrifying murder-suicide in a Chinatown restaurant left five people dead. One woman connected to that massacre is still alive: a mysterious martial arts master who knows a secret she dares not tell, a secret that lives and breathes in the shadows of Chinatown. A secret that may not even be human. Now she’s the target of someone, or something, deeply and relentlessly evil.

Cracking a crime resonating with bone-chilling echoes of an ancient Chinese legend, Rizzoli and Isles must outwit an unseen enemy with centuries of cunning—and a swift, avenging blade.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 5, 2011
ISBN9781455819553
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
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Tess Gerritsen

New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen earned international acclaim for her first novel of suspense, Harvest. She introduced Detective Jane Rizzoli in The Surgeon (2001) and Dr. Maura Isles in The Apprentice (2002) and has gone on to write numerous other titles in the celebrated Rizzoli & Isles series, most recently The Mephisto Club, The Keepsake, Ice Cold, The Silent Girl, Last to Die, Die Again, and I Know a Secret. Her latest standalone thrillers are Playing with Fire and The Shape of Night. A physician, Tess Gerritsen lives in Maine.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is the best yet in the Rizzoli & Isles series. The story is entertaining, the characters so real, you feel as if you know them personally. The mystery has a wonderful twist and a very satisfying ending.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The Silent Girl
    3 Stars

    First 1/3 is slow and lacks direction, however, the book becomes more enjoyable once the action heats up and things begin to make sense.

    The character development is virtually non-existent and what little there is in the form of Maura's conflict with the men-in-blue and the progression of Angela Rizzoli's relationship with Vince Korsak feels tacked on.

    The mystery of the massacre at a Chinese restaurant and the missing girls is intriguing but the resolution is predictable and the villain obvious. Moreover, not enough detail is provided concerning the underlying crimes and the answers, rather than stemming from strong investigative skills, are merely handed to the reader on a silver platter.

    All in all, the last two installments in the Rizzoli and Isles series have not lived up to their potential. I only hope that the next one is better.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A decent, layered crime/detective story. I liked the story. The glib and cliched comments and conversation of Jane Rizzoli, the main character, and some of her colleagues weren't realistic, though it seems some people enjoy this sort of exchange. Even the most seasoned professional dealing with death, bodies, and threats wouldn't have made many of the offhand comments in this story. Black humor is one thing and it exists, but not in every situation.

    For me, this wasn't a riveting story, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it. It was good. If you don't mind the repetition and sometimes outrageous attitudes, you might like this book. It had some very good moments. There was too much "telling", not allowing the reader to deduce things. This is writing down to an audience and it doesn't work for me.

    I listened to this book on a Playaway from the library and the reader was quite good.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen is a the latest Rizzoli and Isles novel which brings readers into Boston’s Chinatown where a gruesome murder scene leads homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles into an investigation that ultimately uncovers dark, evil secrets and a 19-year-old murder-suicide case. Chillingly sinister forces lay beneath the clues to the murder, as Rizzoli and Isles discover in their investigation that unearths voices rooted in Chinese folklore and legend. Gerritsen hits the mark in this thrilling story that will captivate Rizzoli and Isles fans as well as draw in new thriller fans. If you liked other Gerritsen novels, The Silent Girl is a must read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    My favorite Rizzoli and Isles book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love the Chinese martial arts and folklore added to this story. I am intrigued by the introduction of detective Tam, I hope to see him in other stories. I loved the intrigue involved when an old mystery and a new crime seem related. Rizzoli and Isles continue to grow as characters.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a fast-paced reading. In the beginning I was just collecting loose ends as Jane Rizzoli was doing so. By and by I was able to put the pieces together. Nevertheless it was very enthralling.The story is positioned in Boston's Chinatown even though the evil ones aren't Chinese. From the very beginning all characters are in position and therefore it makes the guessing so interesting. The main question is who has abducted all the young girls many years ago and why? There is old Chinese mythology involved as well as western crime.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The story starts with Maura Isles having to deal with giving evidence against a policeman, which colours the rest of the story in the relationship she has with the other cops in the story. Rizzoli is dealing with her daughter and sleep deprivation and her husband trying to respect her but also keep her safe, which is a difficult balance. The case they investigate starts when a severed hand is found in Chinatown that leads to a reopening of an almost 20year old case and finding some horrible truths that change the story of what happened.I found it slow to start, but really enjoyed it after a while.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Wo hört Recht auf Gerecht zu sein und wann ist die Selbstjustiz der einzige Weg zur Gerechtigkeit? Wer sich diese Frage beantworten kann, der sollte dennoch mitfühlend sein, denen gegenüber, die es nicht können. Besonders da man immer wieder erlebt, dass die Justiz leider auch den Ungerechten viel zu oft zu ihrem Recht verhilft. Der Grad dazwischen ist manchmal sehr schmal, was man in diesem Buch wieder einmal hervorragend sehen kann.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Read it on my Nook. It was another terrific addition to this series. I love reading these books, but I am starting to feel a little sad that I am almost caught up with the author and will have to wait for new releases.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I am a big fan of Rizzoli & Isles on TV. Reading this book was a little disorienting, since it seems to be further in the future than the TV series. However, once I got my head around the differences, I truly enjoyed this book. The unpredictable twists and turns make this novel highly entertaining reading. My only gripe is that Maura, my favourite character in the show, did not appear anywhere near enough in the book. A must-read for any Rizzoli & Isles fan.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I liked this installment of Rizzoli & Isles a bit more than the last. When a couple hit(wo)men end up dead in Boston's Chinatown, Rizzoli and Frost explore old mysteries surrounding a 20 year old murder/suicide and some missing girls. A new character is introduced and Korsak and Mama Rizzoli are getting married. Look out. The Chinese legends and history are woven in nicely. Maura needs to stop pining for the priest. This book was pretty good.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This case initially concerns a mass shooting in a restaurant but soon turns to the trail of a number of missing young girls. Maura Isles has a minor part to play as the investigation is run by Jane Rizzoli. A severed hand is found by a member of a group touring Chinatown, which features strongly in this story. Tess Gerritsen is a master story teller and 'The Silent Girl' does not let her down,in fact I found this latest book to be one of my favorites.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book with the background of Chinese woman warriors and the sense of family loyalty. Gerritsen is a physician and an excellent writer. I thought that her novel would be too technical, but Patricia Cornwall goes into more detail in describing an autopsy. Gerritsen presents likeable characters. I enjoy the friendship between Jane Rizzoli and Dr Maura Isles. I liked the way that the story progressed through first person narrative with two different women relaying the story. I definitely plan to read more books written by Tess Gerritsen.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Another satisfying thriller from Gerritsen, less about Isles, more about Rizzoli. Set in exotic Chinatown, with threads of missing girls, violent killings, Irish Mafia, and personal relationships, this mystery contains some surprises that keep the action moving along nicely.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Tess Gerritsen never disappoints. I like her novels very much, and wouldn't want to miss one of them. This novel is better than the previous one, I think. I especially liked the unexpected ending.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Great book, couldn't put it down!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Ms. Gerritsen is a must-read author for me. I don't even read the book blurb, I just pick them up and read. I waited on the library's wait list for this book, when I got it home and read the blurb, I almost took it right back. It didn't sound like my cup of tea. But, I decided I would regret not trying it and so I did. Well, I can definitely say that I am so glad with my decision. I enjoyed this book so much! I look forward to the next installment, and I sure do hope we get to find out a little bit more about Detective Tam! Highly recommended!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I would give this 4 and three quarters stars if I could because it is ALMOST as good as Scarecrow by Michael Connelly. this is the kind of book that makes you go search for the earlier books in the series to see if they're all this good.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The discovery of a body with one hand perfectly sliced from its arm brings up an old crime in Boston's Chinatown, where a restaurant of people were massacred 20 years ago. While Maura Isles is ostracized for testifying against a cop, Jane Rizzoli investigates and tries to find the link between the massacre, several missing girls, and a shadowy creature who seems to be the legendary Monkey King.I read that this was a personal book for the author, and I can see that in some of the details about Chinatown and the Monkey King. I wanted more, though. Somehow Maura Isles was nearly absent from this book and Jane had a dismissive perspective for a lot of the story. The mystery was good, though it was easy to guess the resolution. Not the best in the Rizzoli/Isles series but worth a read as a fair thriller.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Latest in the Rizzoli & Isles series, this one was very good. It involves a 20 year old murder and a good deal of Chinese mysticism. I especially enjoyed the story of The Monkey King, which I confirmed with a friend from China is indeed a fairy tale told to young children.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Advanced Reader Copy received from LTER. Jane Rizzoli, Boston murder detective investigates the mysteries death of a Jane Doe found without a hand on the roof of a Chinatown cursed restaurant.This is a great story that involves a cold case, a new case, serial murders and Boston's China town with it's own Chinese folklore. Gerritsen does a fine job weaving these elements into a fast pace thriller. The only problem I had was I've started this series with number one and then jumped to the latest in the series. I think I missed some of the drawn out character development of not only the protagonists but the supporting characters one gets by staying with a long series.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Gerritsen never disappoints, a body is found in Chinatown and from there Rizzoli and partner as well as a new Asian detective investigate. This novel was personal to the author as many legends and the folklore of China, related to her as a child become part of the story. Find my self reading with Harmon and Alexanders voices from the TV show.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this book and was surprised to read there was another "killer" of which I was not aware. This was a real mystery and didn't figure it out until it was revealed at the end. Well written.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The newest installment of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles series is more personal than any other book Ms. Gerritsen has written. It is based on Chinese fables that she heard growing up and on her mother's stories about growing up in China. Set in and around Boston's Chinatown, this is another great Rizzoli & Isles murder mystery. It has good plot twists and turns and will keep you guessing right up until the end. Great beach book!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I received a free copy of this book from LibraryThing Early Reviewers, yet, this is definitely a book I would have purchased.Tess Gerritsen possesses a style of writing that draws you in and makes you really feel like you know and understand her characters.In The Silent Girl, Ms. Gerritsen expertly weaves her tale, starting with the discovery of a woman's severed hand in an alley and her corpse found on a rooftop overhead.With methodic investigative work, the killing is linked to a restaurant massacre that happened 19 years ago and young girls that went missing years before that tragic event.Each layer of the book is presented masterfully making the writing and plot development seem almost effortless.Highly recommended.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Another great read by Ms. Gerritsen! I've been working my way through the other Rizzoli/Isles novels and enjoyed this one as much as I have the others. There were some twists that I suspected but a few that took me completely by surprise. Highly recommended!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A mysteriously dead assassin, a notorious 19-year-old massacre in Chinatown, several missing girls--Boston Det. Jane Rizzoli has her hands full with this puzzler. Dr. Isles is hardly in this one, and her chapters mostly feel like digressions.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Once again Tess delivers with an excellent read. I was hoping to see more of Rat and when he appeared I though he would be more involved. I was left with a few questions about Maura and her situation, it felt as if Maura's situation was from another novel. The excitement didn't start until the ending but that doesn't mean the rest wasn't worth the read. I would recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed Gerritsen's previous novels, and even if you haven't read them.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Another great Jane/Maura mystery with the focus being on Jane this time. Jane and her partner Frost team up with a new guy, Detective Tam, to solve quite the mystery in Chinatown with a decapitated body and strange animal fur at the crime scene. The course of their investigation reopens an old tradegy from 19 years ago that was categorized as a murder/suicide. Jane and the team gets some unlikely assistance from a 60+ year old Chinese lady who might or might know what happened 19 years ago and who very much believes in the ancient traditions and folklore of China. This book kept me guessing all the way up until the end and I didn't see the character links until it was spelled out for me.