Last To Die – Tess Gerritsen

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Last to Die, the 10th book in Tess Gerritsen’s Rizzoli & Isles series, takes readers on a thrilling ride through mystery, suspense, and psychological tension. In this instalment, detective Jane Rizzoli is thrust into a case unlike any other when a young boy, Teddy Clock, becomes the sole survivor of a horrific massacre for the second time in his life. After escaping a brutal attack on his biological family, Teddy is left orphaned again when his foster family meets the same gruesome fate. Determined to protect him, Jane arranges for Teddy’s safety at the Evensong boarding school, a haven for young survivors of violent crimes. But even within the school’s walls, a deadly predator lurks, intent on finishing what was started.

As Jane’s investigation deepens, she uncovers chilling connections between Teddy and other students at Evensong, whose tragic pasts mirror his own. Strange blood-splattered dolls and a series of unsettling events set the stage for a deadly confrontation. With the help of her partner, medical examiner Maura Isles, Jane races against time to uncover the truth behind the killings and stop a relentless killer whose twisted mission targets innocent children. Last to Die is a dark and gripping addition to the Rizzoli & Isles series, blending suspense and emotion as it delves into the psychological impact of violence on its victims.