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The Shape of Night
The Shape of Night: A Novel | Tess Gerritsen
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A woman trying to outrun her past is drawn to a quiet coastal town in Maine--and to a string of unsolved murders--in this haunting tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. Ava Collette is punishing herself for an unspeakable tragedy. So she flees Boston and rents an old home named Brodie's Watch on a remote coastal peninsula of Maine, hoping to work on a cookbook inspired by New England cuisine that she's been trying to finish for months. She immediately feels at peace in the isolated house--until she starts to hear strange noises. Rumor has it that a sea captain named Brodie has haunted the house for decades. Then, one night, Ava is awakened to find herself face to face with an apparition who looks--and feels--all too real. Meanwhile, there's been a series of accidental deaths nearby that don't add up. And as Ava starts to check into the previous renter's mysterious disappearance, she starts to realize that there's a disturbing secret some in town are desperate to keep hidden. Soon all of Ava's waking hours are consumed by her investigation, and her nights are ignited by Captain Brodie's ghostly visits. But even as she questions her own sanity, she knows she must uncover the truth before a killer strikes again.
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Nich
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I have read quite a few of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles novels so though this could be a interesting read and something a bit different to try by her.

I'll be honest I was expecting a bit more horror and less fifty shades of ghost.

⭐⭐

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Bec_lectic
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Mehso-so

Part ghost story, part erotica, part mystery. I really thought this story was going to go full cheesy but Gerritson scaled it back when needed to make it more enjoyable story without completely rolling your eyes. Easy quick ghost story for the season although not scary at all.

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hollylynnbee
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Starting my December book very early! Hoping to squeeze in two or three bonus books. 👻

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ShyBookOwl
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Even now I still dream about Brodie‘s Watch, and the nightmare is always the same.

#FirstLineFridays I love how much this opening line reminds me of Rebecca's opening line (Last night I dreamt of Manderly again.) Great gothic vibes so far

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The_Whimsical_Bookdragon
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Mehso-so

Gerristen managed to combine paranormal and soft erotica in one weird novel, #disturbing. However, I was after a book that truly scared me, a proper horror that this isn't.
Attempting to show that living people are more harmful then the dead, which would've worked if the villain wasn't a bland "nice guy" that you read on reddit.
Enjoyable but I didn't LOVE it, and I probably wouldn't read it again.
Summarising in two words: weirdly disturbing.

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The_Whimsical_Bookdragon
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Fancied a bit of #horror tonight
Hopefully this is good!

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SaraHasClass
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Mehso-so

Hallmark Channel meets 50 Shades of Grey in this small town girl runs from probs, meets eligible doc & rents a haunted house mystery. It's a weird mix of moods & unfortunately predictable. Scary or sexy? You can decide.

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Brewychock48
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Pickpick

I love Tess Gerritsen. This is my favorite of all. A little bit paranormal with a murder mystery.
Awesome if you like this kind of story.

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Nicki_K
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Mehso-so

A few years ago I was a big fan of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzole and Isles books. I loved her medical based thrillers but hadn't read any of her recent books in a while. Then a work friend gave me this to read saying it wasn't like her others but she thought I would enjoy it. Whilst I did enjoy it, I didn't find to be particularly gripping or page turning but nor was it a DNF. I was interested enough to see how it would unfold.

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Mrscastro
Shape of Night | Tess Gerritsen
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Happy Sunday Friends! Coming at you with the breakfast of champions! It‘s that season again.., @cadburyusa Cadbury Eggs! I‘m trying to decided what to read next. The Shape Of Night @tess.gerritsen #bantampress is one of my books in my tbr pile. I have never read a @tess.gerritsen book. I have heard this is a good one! Anyone read this? Anyone watch Rizzoli & Isles? Instagram at castrojeannette

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Cinsarly
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Pickpick

A food writer flees to Maine for inspiration and to escape her past. Instead, she finds herself haunted, literally and figuratively. I loved the setting, the theme, the food descriptions, and the side characters. But the protagonist? Quit drinking and go to therapy already. Also, maybe don't have kinky sex with a ghost? At least not until you love yourself! #WinterGames #SlayBells #ImpulseRead #24B420 @MidnightBookGirl @StayCurious @Clwojick

MidnightBookGirl Lol! This is a Tess Gerritsen I haven't read yet! 11pts! 5y
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ScrappyMags
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Pickpick

I‘m not a romance fan and this was kinda like that... for a while. Then my interest grew as I started to wonder about narrator reliability and what other possibilities could exist... full review at ScrappyMags.com

Reecaspieces I agree with your review...totally. There is just something about it that keeps you reading. 5y
ScrappyMags @Reecaspieces yeah I was thinking “.what the holy hell” 😂 but kept going and it was pretty unique! 5y
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Jemgirl2014
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Thank God this was a short one! The main character is unlikeable and the entire plot is predictable. Also, I feel like the story is suffering from an identity crisis. Is it a ghost story or is it a murder mystery? Honestly, I could have dealt without the paranormal element since it is executed so poorly by the author. This is the first book I have read by Gerristen and I think it will be my last. 😞

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Reecaspieces
Shape of Night | Tess Gerritsen
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Pickpick

Review is up on my blog. This is not your usual Tess Gerritsen. https://reecaspieces.com/2019/10/20/the-shape-of-night-by-tess-gerritsen-tessger...

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ScientistSam
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Panpan

I thought this would be an atmospheric gothic mystery like Du Maurier's Rebecca, but instead it turned out to be a ghost story with a really transparent mystery. I knew by page two what had happened to the previous tenant, while the big reveal didn't happen until halfway through and I was supposed to be surprised.

The ghost story may appeal to some but it's not what I pick up a Tess Gerritsen for.

Not sure why I actually finished the book...

Reecaspieces I enjoyed this one. And I agree with your synopsis too 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️. I figured it out but I could not stop reading it. 😂 5y
ScientistSam @Reecaspieces I'm glad you enjoyed it! 5y
robinb I had issues with this one too. 🙃 5y
ScientistSam @robinb very much not a standard Tess Gerritsen 5y
robinb @ScientistSam Thanks for sharing that as this was my first exposure to her writing. 👍 5y
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Booknerd2
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Pickpick

So not what I was expecting!!! A ghost story? Romance? Suspense? Murder mystery? You decide for yourself after you read it!!! I‘m glad I read it in October!!!

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Lel2403
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Pickpick

I‘ve been a fan of Tess Gerritsen‘s books for years and love the Rizzoli and Isles series. The Shape Of Night is something completely different. Ava is running away from guilt. She decides to rent a large home in Tucker Cove, a small town on the cost of Maine, at first she‘s intimidated by the size of the house, but once inside she feels the house wants her to stay. What is Ava running from? And who is the dark figure she sees from a distance

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robinb
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Mehso-so

OK, this book was not what I was expecting. But to be honest, I had no preconceptions as I did not read the blurb about it. 😆🙄🤭 Based on the cover, I assumed it was a thriller (which it was), however it was also a ghost/entity story and a murder mystery with some BDSM thrown in for good measure (nothing too graphic). 😳🤔 Needless to say I was a bit surprised. While the writing/story was fine, ⬇️

robinb I didn‘t really connect with any of the characters (Ava was even a bit annoying) and was able to guess the outcome fairly easily. Not really my cup of tea. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2.5/5⭐️ #NetGalley @penguinrandomhouse 5y
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robinb
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This is a new-to-me author...any fans out there? Coming out 10/1

#coverlove 💜

@penguinrandomhouse #BallantineBooks #NetGalley

KathyWheeler I like her, but I‘m not familiar with this book. 5y
robinb @KathyWheeler 👍 I‘m finding that it‘s not really what I thought it would be. 😳 5y
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