Search - Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta, Bk 1)

The book started out a bit light and slow, in my opinion, but it did give us a feel for who the characters are in the story. Sometimes I felt that a little too much drama happens to the lead character all at one time, but it did make for a good story.

It was also fascinating reading a book written about a time before DNA was as well-developed as it is today in forensic science.

You're also kept guessing until the end who the killer is, but I was still surprised at who it was in the end. I'm a bit hooked now on these books and plan to continue reading more of the series since I have quite a few of them on my TBR shelf.

Well, now I know why this one won the Edgar for best first novel and why Cornwell has cranked out a new Kay Scarpetta novel almost every year for the last 15 years or so. Her loyal and devoted following is well-earned, and I'm looking forward to reading more of the Dr. Scarpetta series. If you like CSI or any of the other forensic shows that dominate TV nowadays, you will love this series.

I didn't finish this book. I'm tired of how angry and unpleasant these characters have become. I'm also tired of books that want to take me into the author's idea of a psychotic mind. The early books are very good, but I'm through with this author.

I liked this book because I had read "Blowfly" first so wasn't up to speed on how characters and incidents began. I'm not sure I'd buy another of her books, however.

Kay is trying to solve the crime, but someone within is causing problems. This is the first in the series for Patricia Cornwell. Great book, and you don't have to read this series in order to enjoy them.

Good Scarpetta book.