Though the infamous serial killer Warren Hoyt, dubbed 'The Surgeon,' is safely behind bars, Boston Homicide Detective Jane Rizzoli finds herself haunted by his legacy when a new string of murders begins. These killings bear the chilling signature of Hoyt's 'surgical' precision, suggesting a copycat—or 'The Apprentice'—is continuing his diabolical work. As the body count rises, Rizzoli must confront her own harrowing past encounter with Hoyt, whose manipulative mind seems to be orchestrating events even from prison. With the help of medical examiner Maura Isles, Rizzoli races against time to unravel the terrifying connection between the original killer and his protégé, delving into a world of twisted medical techniques and psychological torment. This gripping thriller pushes Rizzoli to her limits as she hunts a killer who learns from the best, all while facing the demons of her own traumatic history.
Critical Reception
"Tess Gerritsen's 'The Apprentice' solidified her reputation as a master of the medical thriller, delivering a relentlessly intense and graphically detailed narrative that grips readers from its terrifying first pages."
Adaptations
Adapted as part of the 'Rizzoli & Isles' television series.