The Bone Garden

A Novel

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Susan Denaker

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Present day: Julia Hamill has made a horrifying discovery on the grounds of her new home in rural Massachusetts: a skull buried in the rocky soil - human, female, and, according to the trained eye of Boston medical examiner Maura Isles, scarred with the unmistakable marks of murder.

Boston, 1830: In order to pay for his education, medical student Norris Marshall has joined the ranks of local "resurrectionists" � those who plunder graveyards and harvest the dead for sale on the black market. But when a distinguished doctor is found murdered and mutilated on university grounds, Norris finds that trafficking in the illicit cadaver trade has made him a prime suspect.

With unflagging suspense and pitch-perfect period detail, The Bone Garden deftly traces the dark mystery at its heart across time and place to a finale as ingeniously conceived as it is shocking.

Solve another case with medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles.

©2007 Tess Gerritsen (P)2007 Random House, Inc.

Good book

Enjoyed the book. I would definitely suggest to my friends. Will look forward to listening to more by Author.

Interesting and action filled

What did you love best about The Bone Garden?

The history of the main characters.

Have you listened to any of Susan Denaker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is easy to listen to. The characters really come alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Worth the read

This book had a slow start. It is not the normal Tess Gassison,"edge of seat" read. But it was worth staying with. The plot is intricate and once all the foundation was set, the pace sped up to a satisfying ending.

I enjoyed this book!

Wow is all I could say....

First book I’ve read by this author and I absolutely loved it. Written in past and present that flowed simultaneously in the most knowledgeable and fact based style. It was such an awesome glimpse into 1830s medicine and what led to the greatness of Oliver Windell Holmes. A book I highly recommend.

Bad Ending

It was ok and the reading was fine but I feel it should have ended differently.

I thought it would never end

This story dragged out through hours of tedious and sometimes gory minutiae. The narrator did a great job, but the story was boring and a stretch. I get what the author was trying to do--it just didn't work for me.

Not Rizzoli and Isles

(As posted on GoodReads)
I was expecting a "Rizzoli and Isles" book, but that's not what it is. It is a historical story of doctors in training a couple of hundred years ago, prejudices, love, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and the trials and perils of trying to study and to get to the truth. I don't know whether any of the story itself is true, but it is gripping! It is definitely a good story and a good picture into what it was like to have to steal bodies in order to study anatomy and hide love of unwanted mates as well as true events in order to preserve supposed honor and dignity!
It wasn't what I was looking for, but was definitely worthwhile!

great story

I really really liked this book by Tess Gerritsen. one of my favorite authors.

EXCELLENT !

The very best story ever. I was totally captivated with these characters and the setting. I believe this tale will stay with me till the day I die. Could not stop listening. This should not be missed !

Wonderful

this is my 2nd Gerritsen book. I was swept away by the characters, especially the ones from the past! The narrator has a very pleasant voice and it's a job well done!