"A very frightening thriller-it's exciting!"
Two years ago Savannah Trauma Surgeon Catherine Cordell
informed first year resident Andrew Capra that she was not
recommending him for a second year residency. He went to
her home and pleaded his case and she politely but firmly
refused to change her mind. He angrily tied her up, raped
her, and prepared to kill her just as he did to three other
women. She somehow manages to get free and kill him with the
gun hidden under her bed. She survives the attack but
Savannah flees to work in a prestigious Boston hospital. A
recent spate of rape and murders similar to the ones done
by Andrew brings Catherine right into the middle of another
nightmare. The perpetrator is focusing on her and unless
the police can find out who he really is, Catherine will
become his next victim. Tess Gerritsen has written a medical thriller that
discusses a woman's need to be vigilant against the
predators of the world. The story line is fast paced and
enthralling in a Cook-Palmer kind of way. THE SURGEON is a
multi-layered work with various and fascinating sub-plots
seamlessly tying back to the main theme. Ms Gerristen has
found her niche in the medical suspense genre. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 30, 2001
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