The plot is great, the characters are easily identifiable, the subject matter was a little difficult for me to read.
Last to Die is the story of three children who are connected in a very unique way: their parents had been killed some time ago, and recently their foster parents have met the same fate. This is the story of Claire, a girl of thirteen, whom took a bullet to the head and survived; of Teddy, who’s kind of weird; and of Will, who likes doing nothing more than looking at the night sky and searching to find a new comet.
These three children were hit by tragedy twice and somehow they survived, but it seems whoever is responsible for the murders will never rest until he kills them too.
In this story we have a blood-thirsty avenger, secret societies, brilliant kids, tortured psyches, secrets and lies and plenty of action, which keeps the reader’s interest alive from beginning to end, and it’s exactly then that it poses a question that more often than not arises into the readers minds too: Who is going to protect us from the so called protectors?
As the suspense builds, Gerritsen provides much needed comic relief. Boston PD homicide detective Jane Rizzoli’s mother, Angela, is involved in an unlikely love triangle. Her fiance, Vince, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Frank, are at each other’s throats, and Jane would like to strangle both of them. However, she is too preoccupied with the slaughter of Bernard and Cecilia Ackerman, who were in the process of adopting Teddy Clock when they were gunned down along with their three daughters. Maura and Jane eventually discover that there is a connection between Evensong and the massacres; the two women put their heads together to get to the bottom of this gigantic mess.
The author effectively captures the emotional pain of teenagers whose peers shun and tease them; the strain of trying to recover from harrowing experiences that leave a person emotionally scarred; and the terrible consequences of unfettered greed and the desire for revenge. The author is a skilled storyteller who keeps us engrossed and entertained. In addition, Maura and Jane are bright and engaged professionals who handle crises with aplomb. The pair get plenty of practice when they are forced to deal with a vicious and remorseless killer with a hidden agenda. “Last to Die” has strong dialog and exciting action sequences, but the plot unravels a bit during the over-the-top conclusion. In spite of its less than scintillating finale, “Last to Die” will keep readers engrossed while they try to figure out who done it and why. ( )

Amazing as always, love Tess Gerritsen =) ( )

This one was super tense the whole time. I prefer some variation in my fiction. We join our intrepid medical examiner on a visit to Narnia. Just kidding, it's Maine. We get more Julian time in this one. and finally an indication that Maura and Jane are actually friends. Not gonna lie, this one is more than a little convoluted. ( )

Somehow I always feel cheated after reading a book in this series. Not matter how smart Jane Rizzoli or Maura Isles is built up, they always fall prey to the most obvious traps. If it's not a drugged drink, then it's someone standing in the corners. You gotta wonder how no one's killed them, yet - well, Maura has died twice already if you're keeping track. This book, however, felt like it was written for a television audience going through withdrawals from lack of episodes on TV. The cover even has the TNT logo stamped on it - what's going on with that?! Or maybe I'm just growing out of my Gerritsen stage. Whatever the case, I need to make the following pleas: Tess, if you're reading this, please consider writing Mephisto Society and the Students of Evensong spin-offs. There's money there, and you know it!

Read the review here. ( )

Technisch brilliant. Gutes Pacing. Es ist bis zum Ende überraschend, es gibt immer noch eine Schicht an Geheimnissen, an Wendungen.

Und doch... es gibt soviel fade Gefühlsduselei und nicht den geringsten Anflug von Humor.

Ich habe das Buch gebraucht für einen Euro oder zwei erstanden, dafür war es okay, mehr hätte ich nicht ausgeben wollen. Ich lese auch nicht mehr von der Serie oder der Autorin. ( )