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Tess Gerritsen books in order

1 series · 13 books listed so far · Adult

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About: American novelist (Source: Wikidata) More about Tess Gerritsen

Start here: The Surgeon. Book 1 of Rizzoli & Isles, the earliest series listed here (2001).

Rizzoli & Isles

13 books listed so far

Order: from the publisher's numbered list (penguinrandomhouse.com)

  1. 1 The Surgeon book cover by Tess Gerritsen

    The Surgeon

    2001 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2001.
  2. 2 The Apprentice book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  3. 3 The Sinner book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  4. 4 Body Double book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  5. 5 Vanish book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  6. 6 The Mephisto Club book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  7. 7 The Keepsake book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  8. 8 Ice Cold book cover by Tess Gerritsen

    Ice Cold

    Year: still checking · Book

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  9. 9 The Silent Girl book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  10. 10 Last to Die book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  11. 11 Die Again book cover by Tess Gerritsen
  12. 12 I Know a Secret book cover by Tess Gerritsen

    I Know a Secret

    Year: still checking · Book

  13. 13 Listen to Me book cover by Tess Gerritsen

    Listen to Me

    Year: still checking · Book

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Birth
Born in 1953; Wikidata lists San Diego, United States, as the place of birth. (Wikidata, with no reference of its own and the place's own entry; read November 6, 2026)
Beginnings
Her first novel, Call After Midnight, came out in 1987. (tessgerritsen.com; read November 6, 2026) in 1987, her first novel, Call After Midnight
Work outside writing
She began writing fiction while she was working as a physician. (tessgerritsen.com; read November 6, 2026) her work as a physician, she began to write fiction
Prizes
Crimezone Thriller Award, 2012 (Wikidata, with no reference of its own; read November 6, 2026)
Prizes
She has won the Nero Wolfe Award and the Rita Award. (tessgerritsen.com; read November 6, 2026) won both the Nero Wolfe Award ... the Rita Award

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