The Apprentice
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Summary
Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles team up on the case and discover that the killer, dubbed "the Dominator," seems to have some connection to the imprisoned murderer "the Surgeon."
The involvement of FBI Agent Dean throws Rizzoli into turmoil, and to make matters worse, word arrives that "the Surgeon" has escaped from prison. The two ultimate killers are now working together—and their next target is Rizzoli herself.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers of suspense fiction who relish criminal profiling and forensic detail
- Literary readers interested in women's workplace struggles and social issues
- Fans of American crime fiction who want tight logic and brisk pacing
- Newcomers seeking an introduction to forensic investigation and crime-scene procedure
Not a good fit for
- Readers highly sensitive to or uncomfortable with autopsy and violent descriptions
- Those seeking light, entertaining mysteries and wishing to avoid heavy social themes
Reading tips
- Read the series predecessor The Surgeon first to understand the character relationships and backstory
- Focus on the book's exploration of the social causes of criminal motive, not just the puzzle-solving pleasure
- Note the symbolic links between the Boston atmosphere the author creates through setting and the case itself
About the publisher
New Star Press focuses on classic works, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, history, foreign literature and art, and its 602 titles in the library show a balance between popular reading and humanistic depth. Representative books include The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Illustrated Collector's Edition, And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, The Player of Games, Local Government in Qing China, A Good Man Is Hard to Find and A Collection of Fine Ukiyo-e Prints, spanning classic literature, detective fiction, science fiction, local history and visual art. Its authors and contributors include William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and Iain M. Banks, as well as translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Su Fuzhong and illustrators such as John Gilbert and George Cruikshank. Known for the detective series Midnight Library and for social-science and humanities titles, the press emphasizes edition design and reading experience; public information is limited, so this profile highlights the publishing features reflected in the library's books.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者简介
- 苔丝·格里森主要作品年表
- 献言
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About the author
Tess Gerritsen is an author known for suspense and mystery fiction, whose works are often classified in the Chinese book market under foreign literature and mystery/crime. The library currently holds four of her works: The Apprentice, The Surrogate, Spy Coast, and I Know a Secret. Due to limited public information, her nationality, dates of birth and death, and full biography cannot be confirmed here, but judging from the themes and titles of these works, she excels at narratives built around crime, identity puzzles, and secrets, with plots that carry tension and a strong investigative flavor, appealing to readers who enjoy suspense. Although only a modest number of her works have been translated into Chinese, they have already gained a degree of recognition and offer Chinese readers another author worth watching in foreign suspense fiction.
Wang Ran is an author in the field of Chinese suspense and mystery fiction, though publicly available information about the writer remains limited, with no clear record of nationality, dates of birth and death, or educational background. Three works are held in the collection: The Apprentice, I Know a Secret, and Deadly Carving, all classified as suspense and mystery. Judging from these titles, Wang Ran's writing centers on the suspense and mystery genre, building narratives around secrets, cases, and the fates of characters; the titles themselves suggest a sustained attention to puzzles and the search for truth. Because verifiable material is still insufficient, it is difficult at present to describe the author's creative path or stylistic development in finer detail. These three works already form a basic线索 for readers to understand Wang Ran's writing, and should more works and materials emerge, the author's creative trajectory may become clearer.
