Tess Gerritsen
- Born:
- June 10, 1953, San Diego, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Physician, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born Geraldine Tess Gerritsen to a Chinese-American mother.
- Graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Anthropology.
- Earned her M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco.
- Completed her residency and practiced as a physician in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began writing while on maternity leave from her medical practice.
- Early novels were romantic thrillers.
- Transitioned to medical thrillers, achieving significant critical and commercial success.
- Created the highly popular Rizzoli & Isles series.
- Her books have been translated into over 40 languages.
- Received multiple awards for her writing, including the Nero Award and the Rita Award.
- The Tess Gerritsen wiki details her remarkable transition from medicine to a bestselling author.
Notable Works
- Rizzoli & Isles Series:
- The Surgeon (2001)
- The Apprentice (2002)
- The Sinner (2003)
- Body Double (2004)
- Vanish (2005)
- The Mephisto Club (2006)
- The Killing Place (2014)
- Other Notable Novels:
- Harvest (1996)
- Gravity (1999)
- The Bone Garden (2007)
Television Adaptation
| Title | Year(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rizzoli & Isles | 2010-2016 | TNT crime drama series based on the Rizzoli & Isles novels. |
Legacy and Impact
Tess Gerritsen is a highly successful author known for her expertly crafted medical thrillers. Her Rizzoli & Isles series, in particular, has had a significant impact on the crime fiction genre and has been adapted into a popular television series, solidifying her position as a leading voice in contemporary thriller writing.