Tess Gerritsen

Josh Gerritsen

Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen took an unusual route to a writing career. While on maternity leave from her work as a physician, she began to write fiction. In 1987, her first novel, "Call After Midnight," was published. It was just the first of 31 suspense novels that she’s written over a 36-year writing career. Her books have been translated into 40 languages, and more than 40 million copies have been sold. Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the hit TNT television series "Rizzoli & Isles." Her latest novel is "The Summer Guests."

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Awards: Nero Wolfe Award (for VANISH) and the Rita Award (for THE SURGEON)

Communities: Asian American

Edge-of-Your-Seat Thrillers

Three of mystery's brightest stars will share the same stage here today. Meet Sandra Brown, Tess Gerritson and Megan Miranda, whose combined sales exceed 100 million copies. Each has her own distinctive style, but are there elements they share? Let's ask.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  

Panelists: Sandra Brown, Tess Gerritsen, Megan Miranda
Moderator: Cayce Blanchard

Forensics in Mysteries

It’s science! These sleuths--coroners, forensic photographers, and spies--use their training, skills, and smarts to solve the unexplained and mysterious.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Jennifer Dornbush, Ramona Emerson, Tess Gerritsen
Moderator: Deborah J. Ledford

Books:

The Summer Guests

A Thriller
Mystery / Thrillers
Amazon Publishing
March 2025
ISBN 9781662515163
336 pages

The Spy Coast

A Thriller
Mystery / Thrillers
Thomas & Mercer
January 2023
ISBN 9781662515132
364 pages