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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780345497628 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0345497627 Label: Ballantine Books Manufacturer: Ballantine Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: September 09, 2008 Publisher: Ballantine Books Release Date: September 09, 2008 Studio: Ballantine Books Editorial Review: Product Description: New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen knows how to expertly dissect a brilliantly suspenseful story, all the while keeping fascinated readers riveted to her side. By turns darkly enthralling and relentlessly surprising, The Keepsake showcases an author at the peak of her storytelling powers. For untold years, the perfectly preserved mummy had lain forgotten in the dusty basement of Boston’s Crispin Museum. Now its sudden rediscovery by museum staff is both a major coup and an attention-grabbing mystery. Dubbed “Madam X,” the mummy–to all appearances, an ancient Egyptian artifact–seems a ghoulish godsend for the financially struggling institution. But medical examiner Maura Isles soon discovers a macabre message hidden within the corpse–horrifying proof that this “centuries-old” relic is instead a modern-day murder victim. To Maura and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli, the forensic evidence is unmistakable, its implications terrifying. And when the grisly remains of yet another woman are found in the hidden recesses of the museum, it becomes chillingly clear that a maniac is at large–and is now taunting them. Archaeologist Josephine Pulcillo’s blood runs cold when the killer’s cryptic missives are discovered, and her darkest dread becomes real when the carefully preserved corpse of yet a third victim is left in her car like a gruesome offering–or perhaps a ghastly promise of what’s to come. The twisted killer’s familiarity with post-mortem rituals suggests to Maura and Jane that he may have scientific expertise in common with Josephine. Only Josephine knows that her stalker shares a knowledge even more personally terrifying: details of a dark secret she had thought forever buried. Now Maura must summon her own dusty knowledge of ancient death traditions to unravel his twisted endgame. And when Josephine vanishes, Maura and Jane have precious little time to derail the Archaeology Killer before he adds another chilling piece to his monstrous collection. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - BACK TO TOP FORMAFTER A COUPLE OF SLIGHTLY BELOW PAR NOVELS THIS IS A WELCOME RETURN TO FORM WITH AN EXCELLENT TWIST ENDING. Rating: - ReviewHomicide detective Jane Rizzoli and forensic examiner Maura are back in Ms. Gerritsen's latest novel, The Keepsake. Archaeologist Josephine Pulcillo is one of the youngest and most beautiful women in her field. Josephine is very excited about her latest discovery involving a mummy called "Madam X". Upon further review, it is determined that the mummy is not an actual mummy but in fact a murder victim. When Jane goes to investigate the location, where the body was discovered at, she ... Read More Rating:  - Another hit for GerritsenI really enjoy all of Tess Gerritsen's novels. Another great read - hopefully she will keep writing on this series. Rating: - One of Her BestThis was a great book. Definitely didn't see the end coming. Great writer and characters. I love Jane she's sooo kool. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great whodunit. I just couldn't put it down. Very fast read. Rating: - love this seriesI've read all of the books in this series. I enjoyed this one very much but I wanted to read more about Daniel and Maura. I wish the writer would write more about the main characters personal relationships. I think this would make the books more interesting. I enjoyed the last book more because I liked reading about Jane's family problems. I'm looking forward to the next one. |
