In April came the rains. In August came the heat. In November came the horror. Itâe(tm)s paying a return visit. 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 temptations of the big city and the lingering memory of his fatherâe(tm)s death. And sheâe(tm)s hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the onset of winter when a rash of teenage violence, far more deadly than anything sheâe(tm)d encountered in the city, erupts in the local school. As she tries to find a medical explanation for this murderous epidemic, Claire stumbles upon an insidious evil which has blighted the townâe(tm)s past and threatens its future. Fearful that Noah, too, is at risk, she must race to prove her theory before everything she loves is destroyed.
Tess Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen is a bestselling American author known for her suspenseful medical thrillers. She began her career as a physician before transitioning to writing full-time. Gerritsen's most notable works include the Rizzoli & Isles series, which follows the adventures of detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles. Her writing style is characterized by its gripping plots, intricate medical details, and strong female protagonists. Gerritsen's contributions to literature include her ability to seamlessly blend elements of crime, science, and medicine in her novels. One of her most famous works is "The Surgeon," the first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series, which has been adapted into a successful television series. Gerritsen's impact on the thriller genre has solidified her reputation as a master storyteller with a loyal following of readers worldwide.