Last to Die by Tess Gerritsten

“Last to Die” by Tess Gerritsen follows Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles as they are drawn into a chilling case involving orphaned children who have survived violent attacks that claimed their families. When the two investigate the recent murder of a foster family, they discover that two other children have endured similar attacks, yet miraculously survived.

The children, Teddy Clock, Claire Ward, and Will Yablonski, are taken to Evensong, a boarding school for traumatized children, run by the Mephisto Society—a group dedicated to studying and understanding evil. Despite the school’s protective environment, Rizzoli and Isles realize that the children are still in grave danger. As they dig deeper, they uncover connections to a sinister conspiracy that reaches far beyond the school’s walls.

With their lives on the line, Rizzoli and Isles must navigate a web of lies and secrets to uncover the truth behind the attacks and protect the children from a relentless killer. “Last to Die” combines Gerritsen’s signature blend of suspense, medical intrigue, and complex characters to create a gripping thriller that keeps readers on edge until the very end.