The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) in 2-3-4 Challenge

May 29, 2018 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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It all starts with the murder of a nun within her abbey along with the assault on another. As Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles investigate, it leads them toward some highly surprising and divergent paths, including connections to other circumstances.

This is the book where we learn more about Maura Isles, finally. Her voice is the strongest though Jane gets considerable space. Nicknamed the Queen of the Dead because of what she does and her gothic look, Maura had to be more complex than a caricature ...more

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Nov 06, 2012 Kris (My Novelesque Life) rated it really liked it

RATING: 4 STARS
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I really enjoyed the third book in the series - it continues to deliver on the gritty suspense! This novel has a new case and we get to know more about the elusive Maura Isles. This series is more case driven than about the characters but never fear as the books progress we do learn more about them. I am a fan of Jane's mom. ...more

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Apr 09, 2016 Andrew rated it really liked it

This book gave us a lot more information about the Forensic Specialist, Dr Isles. It was a good book. But I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as the first two books in this series. Also I feel this would be a lot better series if the medical terminology was toned down a bit, as I was constantly looking up medical terms. However having said that I did still enjoy the book and I will be continuing the series. I hope the next one brings it up to the same very high quality of the first two. ...more

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May 24, 2018 Christina T rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-stars, 3-in-series, mystery-thriller, reread, 2018-book-challenge

The third book in the Rizzoli/Isles does not disappoint.

The Good: This particular book showcases Maura Isles this time around. I liked the change in protagonists even though I have really warmed up to Rizzoli. She is, of course, still a main character within the book and pregnant to boot. Anyway, I really think varying the view works well for this series. Seeing things from Maura's view (this is still 3rd person perspective just an FYI) was a little different than Jane's. There are more opportun ...more

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Aug 03, 2014 Robin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: suspense, 2009

Medical Examiner Maura Isles is called to a cloistered convent. A brutal attack has left one nun dead and another critically injured. The brutal crime appears to be without motive. But the autopsy of Sister Camille shows that she gave birth shortly before she was murdered.

Great mystery. I certainly didn't figure out whodunit or the link between the murders. My rating: 4.5 Stars. ...more

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Oct 07, 2020 Joyce rated it really liked it

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Two nuns have been murdered in a convent but who did it? The majority of this story is from Maura Isles medical examiner point of view. Rizzoli almost seems to be the sidekick in this one. Ex husbands and lovers come into both of their lives complicating this mystery even more. I enjoyed the story though. I will be continuing to read this series.

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