Body Double

A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Kathe Mazur

Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles literally meets her match–and must face a savage serial killer and shattering personal revelations–in the brilliant new novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of The Surgeon and The Sinner.
Dr. Maura Isles makes her living dealing with death. As a pathologist in a major metropolitan city, she has seen more than her share of corpses every day–many of them victims of violent murder. But never before has her blood run cold, and never has the grim expression “dead ringer” rung so terrifyingly true. Because never before has the lifeless body on the medical examiner’s table been her own.
Yet there can be no denying the mind-reeling evidence before her shocked eyes and those of her colleagues, including Detective Jane Rizzoli: the woman found shot to death outside Maura’s home is the mirror image of Maura, down to the most intimate physical nuances. Even more chilling is the discovery that they share the same birth date and blood type. For the stunned Maura, an only child, there can be just one explanation. And when a DNA test confirms that Maura’s mysterious doppelgänger is in fact her twin sister, an already bizarre murder investigation becomes a disturbing and dangerous excursion into a past full of dark secrets.
Searching for answers, Maura is drawn to a seaside town in Maine where other horrifying surprises await. But perhaps more frightening, an unknown murderer is at large on a cross-country killing spree. To stop the massacre and uncover the twisted truth about her own roots, Maura must probe her first living subject: the mother that she never knew . . . an icy and cunning woman who could be responsible for giving Maura life–and who just may have a plan to take it away.©2004 Tess Gerritsen; (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

Praise for Tess Gerritsen and Body Double

“One of the most versatile voices in thriller fiction today.”—The Providence Journal

“Crime writing at its unputdownable, nerve-tingling best.”—Harlan Coben

“Masterful . . . Gerritsen rises to her best yet.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The story zips along.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Chilling suspense . . . leaves the reader breathless.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

twists and turns

what a story. I didn't see the end coming. Great story and the performance was amazing

Disappointed

I read many books by this author in high school and I was excited to return to it as an easy reread. I was quite disappointed. This book is shocking misogynistic at times despite having female main character. They both rudely describe any woman they find too “girly” or “Barbie” and there are little to none female side characters who aren’t stereotypes. On top of this, while the story is interesting, it relies on ableism and stigmas against mental health. Overall, I wouldn’t be diving back into the rest of her bibliography.

Rizzoli & Isles always slays

Even though I figured out who dun it before the end, the PROCESS in a Tess Gerritsen Rizzoli & Isles story is worth sticking it out. As, always, the characters are vibrant, engaging, and even chilling. If you like cop fiction-murder mysteries you will like this!

Great listen, lots of twists

I like mysteries and this one had surprises all the way through. The characters were interesting, and I could not put it down. I though the narrator did a good job; I specifically liked the voice of Detective Jane Rizzoli; the Boston accent reminded me of my years there.

The main character is a medical examiner, so there is quite a bit of gore; but it is presented clinically, so there is some detachment there. Good writing, fast paced plot and strong characters. What more could you want?

Loved it

Great book. A few times I jumped with anticipation. Loved the nararation. I am excited for the next in the series.