Detective Jane Rizzoli faces a series of gruesome murders in Boston that mirror the surgical precision of the imprisoned serial killer Warren Hoyt, known as the Surgeon. The new killer, dubbed the Dominator, targets couples and utilizes specific medical procedures to traumatize his victims before death. When Hoyt escapes from a high-security facility, he joins forces with his protégé. Rizzoli must navigate the physical and psychological scars of her previous encounter with Hoyt while coordinating with FBI agent Gabriel Dean to track the pair before they complete their final ritual.
Suspense readers and fans of forensic procedurals seek out this title for its technical detail regarding pathology and criminal profiling. It attracts those interested in the psychological dynamics between a predator and their prey. The reader gains an understanding of the procedural hurdles faced by law enforcement during multi-jurisdictional manhunts. The narrative provides a clinical look at tactical investigations and the biological realities of crime scenes, leaving the audience with a stark perspective on the resilience required to confront organized violence.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9781587243226
- Language
- EN
