TV series · 2010 · TNT
Is Rizzoli & Isles based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Rizzoli & Isles is based on the book series Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen.
The TV series premiered in 2010 on TNT.
The book series behind Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Book series by Tess Gerritsen · crime literature
Rizzoli & Isles: books in order
- The Surgeon (2001)
- The Apprentice (2002)
- The Sinner (2003)
- Body Double (2004)
- Vanish (2005)
- The Mephisto Club (2006)
- The Keepsake (2008)
- The Killing Place (2010)
Common questions
Is Rizzoli & Isles based on a book?
Yes. Rizzoli & Isles is based on the book series Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen.
Who wrote the book Rizzoli & Isles is based on?
Rizzoli & Isles was written by Tess Gerritsen.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Surgeon, book 1 of Rizzoli & Isles. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.