The Mephisto Club

A Rizzoli & Isles Novel

De: Tess Gerritsen

Narrado por: Kathe Mazur

Evil exists. Evil walks the streets. And evil has spawned a diabolical new disciple in this white-knuckle thriller from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.

PECCAVI

The Latin is scrawled in blood at the scene of a young woman’s brutal murder: I HAVE SINNED. It’s a chilling Christmas greeting for Boston medical examiner Maura Isles and Detective Jane Rizzoli, who swiftly link the victim to controversial celebrity psychiatrist Joyce O’Donnell–Jane’s professional nemesis and member of a sinister cabal called the Mephisto Club.

On tony Beacon Hill, the club’s acolytes devote themselves to the analysis of evil: Can it be explained by science? Does it have a physical presence? Do demons walk the earth? Drawing on a wealth of dark historical data and mysterious religious symbolism, the Mephisto scholars aim to prove a startling theory: that Satan himself exists among us. With the grisly appearance of a corpse on their doorstep, it’s clear that someone–or something–is indeed prowling the city. Soon, the members of the club begin to fear the very subject of their study. Could this maniacal killer be one of their own–or have they inadvertently summoned an evil entity from the darkness?

Delving deep into the most baffling and unusual case of their careers, Maura and Jane embark on a terrifying journey to the very heart of evil, where they encounter a malevolent foe more dangerous than any they have ever faced . . . one whose work is only just beginning.©2006 Tess Gerritsen; (P)2006 Random House, Inc.

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Praise for Vanish

“Action-packed, entertaining, and compulsively readable.”
–Chicago Sun-Times

“A powerful story that will haunt you long after the last page is turned.”
–Orlando Sentinel

“A tense, taut thriller that grabs readers from the get-go and never lets up.”
–Booklist

Praise when praise is due

I am often critical of the many audio books I have listened to over the years.... critical in the negative sense. So my praise of this story and author is significant for myself if no one else.
The story was very intricately woven into a very believable suspense yarn. The "weaving" of anthropological myths or truths was very appealing and gave substance to the story.
I unequivocally state that it gave me as much enjoyment as the Da Vinci Code and believe we will see the story in cinematic format. I would encourage all to enjoy this most excellent read.... listen.

P.S.- I enjoyed the narrator and thought she did a very good job!

AWESOME

This is a book I would suggest to everyone. VERY GOOD and keeps you on the edge of your seat

Lukewarm

I have been a Gerritsen fan for a while and have loved reading her books. However, this audio book seemed like a chore to finish.
It has a good plot with a surprising, if somewhat anticlimactic ending BUT the story seemed bogged down with irrelevant details and minute dissection of the character's thoughts and feelings. Several times I caught myself thinking "come on, just get on with it already."
I admit I do skim over parts when reading a print book if I don't feel it is adding to the direct story line. Had I been actually reading this book, there would have been many pages skipped. I am all for character development and depth in a series but I felt that this book was almost more about Mara Isles than the case. Maybe I should have just gotten the abridged version - hopefully there is one.
The narration was adequate but sometimes she applies an accent to Rizzoli that is annoying. Put me in the mind of a female Boston Godfather rather than a police detective.
I will not give up on this series yet. Fingers crossed that the next installment will be more like the earlier books - the ones that I was disappointed to reach the end.

I enjoy all of her books

Tess's books are rivitting. I love every one of them. I actually buy them in hard back also. I read them and listen to them.

Great listen

Would you consider the audio edition of The Mephisto Club to be better than the print version?

na

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jane rizzoli. She is tough but still feminine.

Which character – as performed by Kathe Mazur – was your favorite?

All. She is really good.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The scene in the big house. I didn't see that coming at all.

Any additional comments?

Would highly recommend.