REVIEW OF THE BONE GARDEN
BY
TESS GERRITSEN
If you know Tess Gerritsen’s work, you know you’re in for a fantastic read. Her latest release, The Bone Garden, is nothing short of a masterpiece.
In present day Massachusetts, Julia Hamill discovers a centuries-old skull while digging in the garden of her new home. According to the medical examiner, the skull is human, female and bears evidence that the unfortunate woman was murdered. Feeling an undeniable connection to her, Julia embarks on a journey to discover the identity of the woman and the circumstances surrounding her death.
In Boston, 1830, promising medical student, Norris Marshall, pays for his education by participating in the trafficking of harvested cadavers sold on the black market. When doctors and nurses are found murdered on the grounds of the university he attends, he becomes a prime suspect.
Only one person can help clear his name: Rose Connolly, a beautiful seamstress from the Boston slums, who fears she may be the next victim. Together, they comb the city, hunting the sadistic beast before he strikes again.
This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Plan on reading it on a weekend, because you won’t want to put it down for a second!
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