
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament -- she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
A killer uses online ads to find victims; Jane discovers that it will be difficult to keep her pregnancy quiet.
An investigation into the death of a jeweler leads to a member of the Isles family; Maura has been keeping a secret.
A man is found murdered inside his doomsday fallout shelter; Jane finds out that Korsak is considering retirement; Frankie keeps a secret.
Jane and Maura discover a murdered college student had 32 girlfriends; Korsak introduces everyone to the new woman in his life.