Book: Listen to Me (A Rizzoli & Isles Book 13)
Author: Tess Gerritsen
Pages: 302
Read on: Kindle
Read in: ~3 hours
Plot Summary:
Rizzoli & Isles return, in the nail-biting new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.
The murder of Sofia Suarez is both gruesome and seemingly senseless. Why would anyone target a respected nurse who was well-liked by her friends and her neighbours? As Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles investigate the baffling case, they discover that Sofia was guarding a dangerous secret -- a secret that may have led the killer straight to her door.
Meanwhile, Jane's watchful mother Angela Rizzoli is conducting an investigation of her own. She may be a grandmother, not a police detective, but she's savvy enough to know there's something very strange, perhaps even dangerous, about the new neighbours across the street. The problem is, no one believes her, not even her own daughter.
Immersed in the hunt for Sofia's killer, Jane and Maura are too busy to pay attention to Angela's fears. With no one listening to her, and danger mounting in her neighbourhood, Angela just may be forced to take action on her own.
General Thoughts: I read my first Rizzoli & Isles book way back in the mid-2000s. I really enjoyed Tess Gerritsen's writing, the way she structured her mysteries and how her plot provided enough breadcrumbs to keep the reader guessing but always threw in a twist or two at the end. She is a really great author that you simply must read if you enjoy crime fiction! Her Rizzoli & Isles series is terrific. I've read every single book in the series and can't recommend them enough! Seriously!
Also, if you didn't know, there was a TV series based on her characters- Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles- called Rizzoli & Isles and even that was very nicely done! Unfortunately, it is not streaming in India. Sigh. But, if you are a reader from the US, then you must watch this show on TNT or Prime Video! So good!
Check out some other great books from the Rizzoli & Isles series that we've reviewed here:
Anyway, enough meandering, let's get into the review, shall we?
Things I Liked:
1. There are FOUR different mysteries in this book. Some of these are related to each other and some are not. Each mystery is nicely done- detailed in just the right amount and each has enough meat to keep the reader engrossed and guessing.
2. At the heart of this book is the brutal murder of ICU nurse- Sofia Suarez. Sofia is 52, widowed and lives a quiet life in a quiet suburban neighbourhood. She, seemingly, has no enemies and no one has a bad word to say about her. Then how did she end up brutally killed in her own home? Was it a breaking-and-entering/ robbery-gone-wrong? Or was there some connection between Sofia's recent mysterious phone calls and internet search results? Why was she looking into a cold case from Maine that happened 19 years ago? Did something from the past come calling at her door?
Now, Sofia's case is the most interesting one- obviously!- and there are so many interesting revelations and new twists and turns that I immensely enjoyed!
3. The second case is what is going on in Jane's mom- Angela's- neighbourhood. A mysterious couple has moved in next door and Angela is worried that something dangerous and unsavoury may be going on. Is she right? Then, a teenager goes missing and a gunshot is heard. What is happening in Angela's neighbourhood?!
This mystery was also interesting and as you read it you can't help but wonder if this and Sofia's death are connected in some way?
4. The writing is great, as always, and the narrative is fast-paced with no unnecessary segues- something I always appreciate in crime fiction books!
5. The ending is nicely done and, like I said, there is a nice little twist or two thrown in!
Rating: 4.5/5
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