The Keepsake: A Novel (Rizzoli & Isles Novels) (original 2009; edition 2009)

Another gripper in the Rizzoli & Isles series (#7). Mummies and bog people in this one, a good plot, but not much evolution of Jane or Maura or their relationship. ( )

When a mummy is examined by CT scan and found to have dental fillings and a bullet in it, Medical Examiner Maura Isles and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli know that it is a modern day murder victim not a centuries old relic. As more carefully preserved bodies show up, they realize they are dealing with a monster. A monster that has been following his intended prey for years, from Egypt to Mexico and back to Boston.

A fast ride like a roller coaster, but like a roller coaster has rails and a specific path it travels, the plot for this thriller is carefully woven and the twists and turns only make the ride more thrilling. Even though police think they know who the killer is, a revelation takes all by surprise, but is not unbelievable and as the detective has an “Aha!” moment, so does the reader. In the end not everyone is who they say they are and yet it is written with such skill that it is not confusing. The full involvement of other characters is not fully known until the end. ( )

An intriguing mystery with some interesting twists and turns. I especially enjoyed the archeological and scientific details including the processes of mummification, bog bodies and shrunken heads. ( )

Audiobook. I liked this one so much better than the last one. I have to admit that Tess has a pretty twisted imagination lol. It was a very interesting story though. Definitely planning to continue the series. ( )

This was a bit of strange book in that one of the main characters of the series just seemed to disappear half way through the book. It felt like the author had no idea what to do with her so simply forgot about her. It was a reasonable story but just frustrating when characters disappear.

As a series, Rizzoli & Isles, I've never been entirely happy with the way it's been written. Some of the stories are good, but it's the tendency for one of the characters to just disappear, as in this book.

I've read the first 7 books in this series in only a few months and in doing so I've seen that the books have changed, especially with the last two. They have taken on a more mystical quality based on ancient Egypt. ( )