• The Sinner

  • A Rizzoli & Isles Novel
  • By: Tess Gerritsen
  • Narrated by: Anna Fields
  • Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,550 ratings)

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The Sinner

By: Tess Gerritsen
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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Publisher's summary

The cloistered grounds of the convent have traditionally represented a place of faith and peace. Now, that peace is shattered as two nuns are found, one dead, one mortally wounded. The killings appear to be without motive, without an obvious suspect, and are further complicated by the murder and mutilation of a third woman. Together, medical examiner Maura Isles and intense, moody homicide detective Jane Rizzoli (both introduced in earlier Tess Gerritsen novels) uncover an ancient horror that connects these terrible slaughters. As long-buried secrets come to light, Isles finds herself drawn inexorably towards the heart of an investigation that strikes closer to home, and towards a dawning revelation about the killer's identity too shattering to consider.

©2003 Tess Gerritsen (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A briskly paced, terrifically suspenseful work that steadily builds towards a tense and terrifying climax." (People)

"Another captivating, horrific thriller in her extremely popular canon." (Booklist)

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Always

Gerritsen never fails. Another great R&I!! The twist was unexpected for me, which I like.

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If you are a fan of the TV show....

You will find the characters a bit different than how they are portrayed on the TV show. I usually like the original book versions better but in this case, no. Also I rated this low because of the narration. The voice just grated on me.

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One of the best of the series

More interaction between Rizzoli and Isles. More about love mixed in with the cruelty of men. Organized well written book.

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Not as good as book 1 and 2

Not as good as book 1 and 2, felt to litle this story. And then it jumped strangely with the detective.

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The narrator

I was not pleased with the way the narrator pronounced Rizzoli. There’s no “T”. Unhappy

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Great story line, could not put the book down.

I love the book. Having watched the T.V. show the characters are familiar but what made the audio book come to life for me is the incredible reading by Anna Fields. Anna has the single most versatile voice I have ever heard on any audio book. EVER. Honestly you will think there are at least 8 or 9 actors reading. I have had an actor in the family and know the tricks of the trade, and believe me this woman is one of a kind. Anna makes the script come alive and enhances the book.

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Really good story

I love the Tess Gerritsen Rizzoli & Isles series. This book was really a great read.

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Come on Anna!

Did Anna Fields do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

She did a great job with all the characters.

Any additional comments?

Anna's pronunciation of Rizzoli has a "t" in it. It is not Ritzoli!

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Do not like the reader Anna Fields.

Would you listen to The Sinner again? Why?

Prob not. Don't care for redos. Don't find the voice of Anna fields easy to listen to.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The footless girl The nun

What three words best describe Anna Fields’s performance?

Did not like.

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

Not really

Any additional comments?

I hate that Rizzoli is pronounced ritzoli.

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Enjoyable Listening

I really enjoyed this book, because the story was good and there were some surprises.

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