The Rizzoli & Isles is a Medical Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Tess Gerritsen, made up of 13 books published between 2001 and 2022. It begins with The Surgeon (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Listen to Me (2022), spanning 21 years of storytelling.
Rizzoli & Isles series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rizzoli & Isles series?
Start with The Surgeon (2001), the first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series by Tess Gerritsen. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Rizzoli & Isles series?
There are 13 books in the Rizzoli & Isles series by Tess Gerritsen, published between 2001 and 2022.
What is the first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series?
The first book in the Rizzoli & Isles series is The Surgeon, published in 2001 by Tess Gerritsen.
What is the latest book in the Rizzoli & Isles series?
The most recent book in the Rizzoli & Isles series is Listen to Me (2022) by Tess Gerritsen.
About the Rizzoli & Isles series
Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli & Isles novels pair two unforgettable women: tough, working-class Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and cool, precise medical examiner Maura Isles. Together they hunt some of crime fiction's most chilling killers, and their contrasting friendship anchors the series (and inspired the hit TV show).
Gerritsen, a former physician, brings real medical authority to dark, propulsive thrillers that aren't afraid of genuine menace. The interplay between Rizzoli's instinct and Isles's science drives both the cases and the character work.
Their relationship and personal lives evolve across the books, so reading in order from "The Surgeon" is the most rewarding approach.