Under The Knife

Under The Knife
Tess Gerritsen

For David Ransom, it begins as an open-and-shut case. Malpractice.As attorney for a grieving family, he's determined to hang a negligent doctor. Then Dr. Kate Chesne storms into his office, daring him to seek out the truth – that she's being framed. First, it was Kate's career that was in jeopardy. Then, when another body is discovered, David begins to believe her.Suddenly, it's much more. Somewhere in the Honolulu hospital, a killer walks freely among patients and staff. And now David finds himself asking the same questions Kate is desperate to have answered.Who is next? And why?

A fan-favorite novel by internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen

For attorney David Ransom, it begins as an open-and-shut case: malpractice. Then Dr. Kate Chesne storms into his office, daring him to seek out the truth—that she’s being framed. When another patient turns up dead, David starts to believe her. Somewhere in the Honolulu hospital, a killer walks freely. And now David finds himself asking the same questions Kate is desperate to have answered.

Who is next—and why?

Rave reviews for the novels of Tess Gerritsen (#ulink_4439112e-53a2-5b5b-aa89-319f497729d1)

VANISH

“Gerritsen’s latest novel is a tense, taut thriller that grabs readers from the get-go and never lets up.”

—Booklist

BODY DOUBLE

“An electric series of startling twists, the revelation of ghoulishly practical motives and a nail-biting finale make this Gerritsen’s best to date.”

—Publishers Weekly

“The story zips along…. A delightfully bizarro plot twist.”

—Entertainment Weekly

THE APPRENTICE

”Well-drawn characters and a compelling story will grab readers’ interest and earn Gerritsen more admirers.”

—Booklist

“Leave the lights on, check the closets, and lock the doors before cracking [The Apprentice].”

—People

THE SURGEON

“Gliding as smoothly as a scalpel in a confident surgeon’s hand, this tale proves that Gerritsen…has morphed into a…suspense novelist whose growing popularity is keeping pace with her ever-finer writing skills.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Gerritsen fans know by now what to expect from her: a fascinating story with a gripping plot and believably human characters. Such is The Surgeon, and, in places, then some. Let new readers learn what the fans delight in.”

—Booklist

THE SINNER

“Gerritsen gives atmospheric depth to her tale… satisfyingly gritty.”

—Publishers Weekly

Under the Knife

Tess Gerritsen

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To my mother and father

CONTENTS

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Dedication (#u18b35453-de12-5267-939a-000487c20ab4)

PROLOGUE (#ubc127b8f-f3d3-5986-be03-10e9299137b5)

CHAPTER ONE (#ufb8c4974-467a-534d-a2ee-f3671ae26447)

CHAPTER TWO (#uf66e2963-83b0-573b-93a3-61b86db0752a)

CHAPTER THREE (#ua55fb0b1-3059-5f4b-ae36-206f8dbabf85)

CHAPTER FOUR (#u3c89d77b-1a0c-57b9-92bc-0d5d651be830)

CHAPTER FIVE (#u4bc9d62c-2e86-52be-b2ab-c69e3008c7d3)

CHAPTER SIX (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER SEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER EIGHT (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER NINE (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER TEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER ELEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)

CHAPTER TWELVE (#litres_trial_promo)