The Keepsake: A Novel

The Keepsake: A Novel
by Tess Gerritsen

The Keepsake: A Novel
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Author: Tess Gerritsen
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-09-09
ISBN: 0345497627
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Ballantine Books

Book Reviews of The Keepsake: A Novel

Book Review: Good on its own
Summary: 4 Stars

I had not read any of the other books in this series, when I picked up this audio, and as a stand alone book I thought it was rather good. Gerritsen hinted a bit at the history of several of the characters, but did not rehash every book so far. Even if they are a bit cliche at times, I enjoy the diversity of strong female leads. While I did not take the bait with the obvious choice, I also did not guess correctly who the real murderer was until the very end, which is somewhat unusual for me. Part of my attraction to the book was my interest in both Egypt and history in general (the focus shifts off of Egyptian mummy's as the book progresses). Its a good thing I have a high tolerance for gory details, as I can see why some people would be turned away from the book by the graphic explanation of how different cultures preserve the dead, especially the shrunken head portion. It takes a lot to gross me out, and this made me wrinkle my nose a bit, but did not really come close.

Summary of The Keepsake: A Novel

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.

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