Helpful Score: 3
Another GREAT book by Tess Gerritsen!!
Jennifer C. (JustJen) -
Helpful Score: 3
Very good book. You won't want to put it down. This is the first book I have read by Tess Gerritsen and really enjoyed it. I will be checking out her other books.
Barbara H. (barbaralois) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A can't put it down Thriller!! Something is causing the teens of Tranquility,Maine to become viloent. Can the small town Dr. find out what is the cause,as more people are affected? Can she even convince them what is happening? You're not going to sleep when you read this!!
Helpful Score: 2
Relatively plausible medical thriller, takes place in a small New England town. As good as a Stephen King story.
Barbara S. (barbsis) -
Helpful Score: 2
AWESOME! Need I say more? But I will. Gerritsen's writing instantly draws you in and keeps you guessing and hanging until the last word. Wonderful stuff.
Christina T. (crysteena73) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Fantastic thriller!!! I thought it was very suspenseful and it grabs you from the first page. Gerritsen is getting to be quite known for her medical thrillers and this just proves how great she is. A small town is suddenly stunned by the outbreak of rage among thier teenage children. A doctor who is new to the area and not exactly trusted thinks it is something in their blood. When one of her patients goes on a murder spree she find herself being blamed for the incident. The more she tries to figure out the problem the more the people of the town seem to go against her. When her own son starts showing problems with rage she knows she has to find out the source of the problem or lose the one thing she treasures the most.
The story itself kept me on the edge of my seat and I just couldn't wait to read more. What bugged me about this book is what was in the "bloodstream" of the kids. It was more then a little unbelievable to me. I won't give anything away though because this book really is a good thriller and won't disappoint.
The story itself kept me on the edge of my seat and I just couldn't wait to read more. What bugged me about this book is what was in the "bloodstream" of the kids. It was more then a little unbelievable to me. I won't give anything away though because this book really is a good thriller and won't disappoint.
Margaret B. (magpie573) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 25 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is the best from this author. Its contents was rated highly by Amazon.com
and Publisher's Weekly. It is a fast paced medical suspense by an author who used to
be a doctor herself.
and Publisher's Weekly. It is a fast paced medical suspense by an author who used to
be a doctor herself.
Helpful Score: 1
I thought that this was a good read. In fact, good enough to cause me to want to read more by this author, and that doesn't happen all that often. I tend to enjoy medical thrillers and this author does a good job with that genre. I'd recommend this book.
Helpful Score: 1
Great book. Tess is my new favorite author.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was suspensful from start to finish. Great read.
Caroline A. (Lilyflower) - , reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 54 more book reviews
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son Noah, from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his father's death.
But with the first snap of winter comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.
But with the first snap of winter comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.
Katherine T. (KathyDawg) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 121 more book reviews
What I like best about Tess is her characters are not repeats! Yet they all have personality plus. Not romance, but mystery, with a female touch.
THE BEST MEDICAL THRILLER SINCE COMA!
Great book - lots of suspense
A novel of medical suspence. If you want to start reading you had better giving plenty of time, you will yourself too caught in the plots to put it down.
Lapped by the gentle waters of LOcust Lake, the resort town of Tranquility Maine seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his fathers death. But with the first snap of winter comes the shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. It is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the towns teenagers.
I enjoyed this book--A creepy concept at first, but it was good!
Lynette B. (frioriverlover) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 98 more book reviews
As usual, Gerritson keeps you from the 1st page to the last. Excellent read.
twice a century, the children of the town of Tranquility lash out with deadly violence. Another great one.
Tess Gerritsen is a MASTER! Everything she writes is golden.
I really enjoyed this well done book about a small town doctor who's struggling to solve the mystery of a violent outbreak.
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliott to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the city and the lingering memory of his father's death. But with winter's first chill comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.
As the rash of disturbing behavior grows, Claire uncovers a horrifying secret in Tranquility's history. Twice a century, the children lash out with deadly violence. Claire suspects a biological cause behind the epidenic, and she fears that placid Locust Lake may conceal an insidious danger. As she races to save the town and her son from harm, Claire discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature and turn innocents to slaughter.
As the rash of disturbing behavior grows, Claire uncovers a horrifying secret in Tranquility's history. Twice a century, the children lash out with deadly violence. Claire suspects a biological cause behind the epidenic, and she fears that placid Locust Lake may conceal an insidious danger. As she races to save the town and her son from harm, Claire discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature and turn innocents to slaughter.
This author is absolutely fantastic in weaving a mystery.
Yum, yum - another delicious thriller from Tess Gerritsen. Locust Lake seems like the perfect place for Claire Elliot and her son to start a new life, but something isn't right....and she and Noah may pay the ultimate price when she's too close to finding out the truth. This is a good one - you won't be able to put it down!
Jeanne S. (jennieduncan) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 3 more book reviews
The front cover has a different picture but it is one of Gerritsen's best thrillers. I could not put it down! You will enjoy this book.
Good fast medical drama read.
Great read...
Good reading
Another pleaser from Gerritsen.
Great story. Chilling at times. Lot of medical tech talk. Not for the squeamish!
Great read and hard to put down.
Great read and hard to put down.
Shirley E. (luvantiques) -
This is the first novel I've read by Tess Gerritsen and it definitely won't be the last. A friend had recommended her books to me and she is as good as I had been told. A real page-turner, you won't want to put it down.
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his father's death. But with the first snap of winter comes the shocking news that puts her practice on the line; a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his father's death. But with the first snap of winter comes the shocking news that puts her practice on the line; a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.
Every Tess Gerritsen I read keeps me glued to the pages until I'm finished and this was no exception! This author knows how to grab you on page one and keeps the tension and surprises and twists and turns coming.
Melanie B. (MJreaderbee) -
This is an excellent Tess Gerritsen thriller. Kept me guessing!
Good thriller without too much Murder. Plays out well if not a bit predictably - great beach/poolside read.
Tess Gerritsen always keeps you on the edge of your seat in her novels. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you discover you are all wrong. This book is fast paced and an exciting read.
Patricia M. (3catsmommy) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 19 more book reviews
This was a book that was hard to put down. Turns out that the end was a complete surprise to me. I recommend this book to someone who wants to escape into a good plot for a rainy day off read.
Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 1439 more book reviews
Convoluted medical thriller with a resolution I didn't see coming. Centers around an apparently random epidemic of murderous rage among the teenagers of a small Maine town.
I have read several of Ms. Gerritsen's book...this one was the best so far!!!!!
April P. (goldilocks2005) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 104 more book reviews
Loaded with suspense! A great read!
I really emjoyed this book. A good pageturner
This is a GREAt book. I read it in 3 days and I have 2 kids. Tammy
I quite enjoyed this book. There was a twist in the solution that I didn't foresee.
Patricia C. (NovelTgirl) -
Another great book by Gerritsen!
the first ive read of her, amazing book! loved it
As usual, tight writing and an excellent story from Tess Gerritsen!
What an excellent book! It kept me guessing, and jumping with surprises. I can't wait to read all of Tess Gerritsen's books. I love the tv series Rizzoli and Isles which is based on some her books also.
A fast read. A page turner. You won't be disappointed.
Really great read---just like all her books are for me. I couldn't put it down!! I highly recommend it.
ith her acclaimed novels Harvest and Life Support, New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen has injected a new dose of adrenaline into the medical thriller. Of Harvest, Michael Palmer declared: "Only a riveting storyteller who is also a physician could have written this book." Now, Gerritsen again weaves frighteningly realistic medical detail into heart-stopping suspense, as a small-town doctor races to unravel the roots of a violent epidemic -- before it destroys everything she loves.
Lapped by he gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city, and the lingering memory of his father's death. She's also hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the news of a shocking incident: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence.
Claire has stopped prescribing a controversial drug to the troubled boy, a decision that some in town now second-guess. But before she can defend herself, a rash of new teenage violence erupts in Tranquility, forcing Claire to perform increasingly risky emergency procedures. And when one of her patients dies, the town's panic turns to fury.
Shaken by accusations, and fearful that Noah is now at risk, Claire desperately searches for a medical cause behind the murderous epidemic. She begins to suspect that the placid waters of Locust lake conceal a disturbing history -- and an insidiously lethal danger. But while Claire races to save the town -- and her son -- from harm, she discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature, and turn innocents to slaughter.
Woven with the kind of action and detail only a doctor could deliver, and propelled by an expert sense of small-town terror, Bloodstream is Tess Gerritsen's most unforgettable thriller yet.
Lapped by he gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city, and the lingering memory of his father's death. She's also hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the news of a shocking incident: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence.
Claire has stopped prescribing a controversial drug to the troubled boy, a decision that some in town now second-guess. But before she can defend herself, a rash of new teenage violence erupts in Tranquility, forcing Claire to perform increasingly risky emergency procedures. And when one of her patients dies, the town's panic turns to fury.
Shaken by accusations, and fearful that Noah is now at risk, Claire desperately searches for a medical cause behind the murderous epidemic. She begins to suspect that the placid waters of Locust lake conceal a disturbing history -- and an insidiously lethal danger. But while Claire races to save the town -- and her son -- from harm, she discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature, and turn innocents to slaughter.
Woven with the kind of action and detail only a doctor could deliver, and propelled by an expert sense of small-town terror, Bloodstream is Tess Gerritsen's most unforgettable thriller yet.
Sandra F. (runcysmom) -
Great medical mystery
Cherry N. (CherryBlossom) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 24 more book reviews
Excellent read. Tranquility, Maine seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son from the distractions of the city and the lingering memory of his father's death.But with winter's first chill comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence.As the rash of disturbing behavior grow, Glaire uncovers a horrifying secret in Tranquility's history. Twice a century, the children lash out with deadly violence. This is a must read book!
I thought this was a pretty suspenseful book and really enjoyed it!
medical suspense
Angela T. (iluvsmebabies) -
a good read
This was another great book by Tess Gerritsen. I took a while Claire to start putting 2 & 2 together and even then there were some twists along the way. I enjoyed this tremondously.
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Gerritsen reminds me of a female Stephen King and she happens to be one of my very favorite female authors. This book is no exception to her fantastic style of putting together a medical mystery that you just don't want to put down. Love Her!!
I did not think that I was going to like this book when I first read the blurb on the back .I was happily surprised when I got into it. If you choose this novel you will be very pleased I am sure
Intriguing medical mystery! Worth reading!
Will keep you on the edge of your seat. A page turner.
Great read!
Mary M. (flynsquirrel) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 308 more book reviews
awesome writing by one of my favorite authors
unputdownable !
AWESOME READ!!!!!
Kristina E. (tazzcat625) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 100 more book reviews
Excellent medical thriller!
great read. must have for anyone that likes medical suspense stories
Dana S. (browneyedgirl) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 135 more book reviews
Great medical mystery. Teenagers in the town of Tranquility get violent and kill. It has happened before. What is the cause of it? Really good characters. I liked this book a lot.
As usual Tess keeps me on the edge of the seat!!!
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city, and the lingering memory of his father's death. And she's hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the first snap of winter, and the news of a shocking incident: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. Claire had stopped prescribing a controversial drug to the troubled boy, a decision that some in the town now second-guess. But before she can defend herself a rash of new violence erupts in Tranquility. And when one of her patients dies, the town's panic turns to fury. Shaken by the accusations, and fearful that Noah is now at risk, Claire desperately searches for a medical cause behind the murderous epidemic. But while Claire races to save the town - and her son - from harm, she discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature, and turn innocents to slaughter.
Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city, and the lingering memory of his father's death. And she's hopeful that she can earn the trust of the town as she builds a new practice. But all her plans unravel with the first snap of winter, and the news of a shocking incident: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. Claire had stopped prescribing a controversial drug to the troubled boy, a decision that some in the town now second-guess. But before she can defend herself a rash of new violence erupts in Tranquility. And when one of her patients dies, the town's panic turns to fury. Shaken by the accusations, and fearful that Noah is now at risk, Claire desperately searches for a medical cause behind the murderous epidemic. But while Claire races to save the town - and her son - from harm, she discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature, and turn innocents to slaughter.
Beth B. (timetravelgirl) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 153 more book reviews
Great!!
Beth
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Back Cover:
The small town of Tranquility, Maine seems like the perfect place for recently widowed Dr.Claire Elliot and her teenaged son to start over. But buried Deep in the town's placid history are several dark and violent seasons. Is there a connection between those bloody rampages and the uncontrollable outbursts she is now seeing in some of the town's high scholl students?
The question will send the young doctor on a taut race against the medical clock to find whoever, or whatever, is causing the bizarre changes. Narrator Richard Poe conveys both the life-and-death hospital scenes and tene intense personal struggles with equal dexterity.
My review:
My 1st book by Tess Gerritsen and I really liked it! I like her writing style. Narrator is good too. Unabridged - 8 tapes (Library edition)
The small town of Tranquility, Maine seems like the perfect place for recently widowed Dr.Claire Elliot and her teenaged son to start over. But buried Deep in the town's placid history are several dark and violent seasons. Is there a connection between those bloody rampages and the uncontrollable outbursts she is now seeing in some of the town's high scholl students?
The question will send the young doctor on a taut race against the medical clock to find whoever, or whatever, is causing the bizarre changes. Narrator Richard Poe conveys both the life-and-death hospital scenes and tene intense personal struggles with equal dexterity.
My review:
My 1st book by Tess Gerritsen and I really liked it! I like her writing style. Narrator is good too. Unabridged - 8 tapes (Library edition)
I think that I had read the book before. But it was a good read and I enjoyed it.
I just finished it today. (9-25-2018) I really liked it . Not the usual plot line. Enjoy Tess Gerritsen.
The only downside is the cover of the book I have. It has a pic of the back of a nude woman. It ticked me off. Has nothing to do with book.
The only downside is the cover of the book I have. It has a pic of the back of a nude woman. It ticked me off. Has nothing to do with book.
Bloodstream!! How much more do you need to hear??
Wonderful medical thriller!!!
From the back cover: Page-turning suspense with chilling realism as a small-town doctor races to unravel the roots of a violent outbreak...before it destroys everything she loves.
From the back cover: Page-turning suspense with chilling realism as a small-town doctor races to unravel the roots of a violent outbreak...before it destroys everything she loves.
Doreen O. (dolver) -
Medical Suspense. Kids in Tranquility, Maine are becoming killers--why?
Good read- kept my interest up!
Good read- kept my interest up!
The typical fast-paced medical thriller you'd expect from Tess Gerritsen! A good read!
Rose Mary D. (smrose828) reviewed Bloodstream (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 36 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading this book, but on the back cover there is a quote from Tami Hoag: "Deep, dark and very disturbing."
That tells you that not everyone would like this book.
That tells you that not everyone would like this book.
