Last to Die

A Rizzoli and Isles Novel, Book 10

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

For the second time in his short life, Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Two years ago, he barely escaped when his entire family was slaughtered. Now, at 14, in a hideous echo of the past, Teddy is the lone survivor of his foster family’s mass murder. Orphaned once more, the traumatized teenager has nowhere to turn - until the Boston PD puts Detective Jane Rizzoli on the case. Determined to protect this young man, Jane discovers that what seemed like a coincidence is instead just one horrifying part of a relentless killer’s merciless mission.

Jane spirits Teddy to the exclusive Evensong boarding school, a sanctuary where young victims of violent crime learn the secrets and skills of survival in a dangerous world. But even behind locked gates, and surrounded by acres of sheltering Maine wilderness, Jane fears that Evensong’s mysterious benefactors aren’t the only ones watching. When strange blood-splattered dolls are found dangling from a tree, Jane knows that her instincts are dead on. And when she learns of Will Yablonski and Claire Ward, students whose tragic pasts bear a shocking resemblance to Teddy’s, it becomes chillingly clear that a circling predator has more than one victim in mind.

Joining forces with her trusted partner, medical examiner Maura Isles, Jane is determined to keep these orphans safe from harm. But an unspeakable secret dooms the children’s fate - unless Jane and Maura can finally put an end to an obsessed killer’s twisted quest.

©2012 Tess Gerritsen (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Good story, disappointing narrator.

What made the experience of listening to Last to Die the most enjoyable?

Tess Garritisen,s stories are usually full of twists and turns and this was no exception.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I prefer mysteries that don't tell you in the first chapter who the killer is. It's no fun knowing and then the story revolves around how the good guys figure it out. Gerritsen keeps you guessing right to the end.

What didn’t you like about Tanya Eby’s performance?

If the narrators are going to do accents for a particular local, they should be able to do them well. Tanya Eby made the characters with Boston accents sound like anything but someone from Boston would sound to the point of annoyance.

Entertaining and well written

Tess Gerritsen is a very good writer. This story is well developed with nice twists. Tanya Eby narrates this book very well with nice separations of characters.

Good

There are some things that aren't realistic. Makes it hard to take seriously. I'm a big fan of the author but this is not her best work.

a little long

a little long. in the story line but it was okay it eventually got there.

Thrilling...

Would you consider the audio edition of Last to Die to be better than the print version?

I've never read a print version.

What other book might you compare Last to Die to and why?

I don't know, any other thriller.

What about Tanya Eby’s performance did you like?

The accents were good and the different voices sound good.

Any additional comments?

I was lost a couple times and had to replay to pick up on info that I missed.

Gerritsen is almost always a good read

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

This is not her best work (but even her bad stuff is pretty darned good), and any book with Jane Rizzoli is a treat. The narration helps overcome the weaker parts of the story. All in on, a great story for long commutes.

If you’ve listened to books by Tess Gerritsen before, how does this one compare?

It is enjoyable, but not her best work.

last to die

solid story...unexpected ending. liked the characters. would recommend this book! wonder what her mom decided?

Not my favorite

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

This is not my favorite Rizzoli mystery. It starts out with lots of suspense, but then fizzles near the end, with the contorted plot nd cast of characters turning very confusing as well. And on a general note: While I LOVE the convenience of listening to Audible downloads on my iPhone, I continue to wonder why the sound is always just slightly distorted enough (as like playing an old record on a slightly faster speed than indicated) to be annoying. Usually the plot and story are intriguing enough to off set this problem, but that was not the case for me with this book.

Has Last to Die turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

What three words best describe Tanya Eby’s performance?

Compromised by sound quality

Was Last to Die worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

No

Good story - too far??

Great story - definitely keeps the reader engaged. But...maybe the story goes a bit too far into the truly unbelievable...?

Another great Rizzoli and Isles book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it kept you guessing who the bad guy was throughout the book. It also had a bit of humor to lighten the seriousness and suspense.

What other book might you compare Last to Die to and why?

I would have to compare it to Ice Cold because of the relationship dynamics between Maura and Jane, as well as Maura's maternal feelings toward Julian.

What does Tanya Eby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her performance of the main characters is so believable. I cannot imagine Maura and Jane sounding any different than Eby's interpretation of them.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, my attention span doesn't allow for that.

Any additional comments?

No