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Body Double

Rizzoli & Isles • Book 4

by Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by Kathe Mazur

4.32 ABR Score (65.5K ratings)
★ 4.19 Goodreads (63.9K) ★ 4.41 Audible (1.6K)
11h 1m Released 2004 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Finding a corpse that wears your face is unsettling enough on paper — Kathe Mazur's controlled delivery makes it genuinely disturbing.

  • Great if you want: procedural thrillers with a psychological identity twist
  • Listening experience: tense and propulsive with forensic detail that earns its dread
  • Narration: Mazur's composed tone perfectly mirrors Maura Isles' clinical unraveling
  • Skip if: you haven't read earlier Rizzoli & Isles books — context matters here

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About This Audiobook

Medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles confronts her most disturbing case yet when a murder victim appears on her autopsy table bearing an impossible resemblance to herself. The corpse shares not only Maura's exact physical features but also her birth date and blood type, leading to the shocking discovery that the victim is her identical twin sister. This revelation forces the rational, science-driven pathologist into a labyrinth of family secrets and buried truths while a relentless killer continues a cross-country murder spree. As Maura teams up with Detective Jane Rizzoli, their investigation leads them to a coastal Maine town where disturbing answers about Maura's origins await.

Kathe Mazur delivers a masterful performance that captures both the clinical precision of Maura's medical world and the emotional turbulence of her personal crisis. Mazur's measured pacing allows the forensic details to unfold naturally while building psychological tension through subtle vocal shifts that distinguish each character. Her portrayal brings depth to the partnership between the methodical Maura and the streetwise Jane, making their contrasting personalities feel authentic and compelling. The audio format enhances Gerritsen's atmospheric thriller, as Mazur's skilled narration transforms complex medical terminology and investigative procedures into an immersive listening experience.