Detective Jane Rizzoli and forensic pathologist Maura Isles investigate a crime scene where a woman has been dismembered and drained of blood, with Latin messages written in gore. Their investigation leads to the Mephisto Club, an organization of wealthy intellectuals convinced that ancient, literal demons live among humans. As more bodies appear marked with occult symbols, the club members suggest that a prehistoric lineage of evil is responsible for the violence. Maura finds herself drawn to this group, questioning if the killer is a man or something supernatural.
Gerritsen writes for fans of clinical procedurals who prefer their mysteries mixed with historical mythology and theological horror. Readers who follow the Rizzoli and Isles series will see the professional partnership tested by Maura’s fascination with the club's dark theories. The audience walks away with a story that bridges the gap between scientific forensics and the possibility of inherent human wickedness, framed through the specific lens of the apocryphal Book of Enoch and nephilim legends.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Random House
- ISBN
- 9781409094975
- Language
- EN
