The Apprentice (Gerritsen novel) The Apprentice (Gerritsen novel) The Apprentice is a 2002 novel written by Tess Gerritsen, second book of the Maura Isles/Jane Rizzoli series. Both the hardcover and paperback editions reached number 10 in "The New York Times" Best Seller lists. When Rizzoli investigates a murder where cutting techniques similar to those of imprisoned Warren Hoyt but involving necrophilia (as determined by medical examiner Maura Isles), she is called by FBI Agent Gabriel Dean to Washington, D.C. Dean shows her a list of similar crimes committed in Bosnia, and terms the suspect "The Dominator". Hoyt escapes from prison after reading about "The
Circus of Crime Circus of Crime The Circus of Crime is a fictional villainous organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original Ringmaster first appeared in "Captain America Comics" #5 (August 1941) and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The modern Circus of Crime first appeared in "The Incredible Hulk" #3 (September 1962) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby There were two organizations in the Old West who dubbed themselves the Circus of Crime. Both teams fought against Kid Colt. Originally a spy organization employed by the Nazis during World War II, Tiboldt's Circus