For the most part, this book is a page turner and I can't believe Scarpetta took so long in realizing that the killer had hypertrichosis after finding out the long hairs were human. I had to restrain myself from flipping to the end to take a peak to see if I was right, which was a first in the series. However, I'm glad I didn't, because the same old redundant, annoying ending happens in the book. It ends too fast and the common sense is completely non-existent.

I also found the author's views (through Scarpetta) of why people get tattoos to be ridiculous and innacurate. As well as her opinion of pitbull terriers. I was really disappointed in the misinformation preached in this book about the species, making them seem to be child-killers.

And then there's Lucy. She's got to be the most annoying character in the book, hands down. How many times is she going to keep having an affair with a co-worker before her unprofessional attitude catches up with her? Of course the same could be said for her aunt, so maybe she really does take after Kay.

Overall, it's unbelievable how I am so hooked on a series even though I keep finding so many flaws in it. I guess it's like watching Jerry Springer or something. You don't want to waste your time, but you can't help it.

Patricia Cornwell is not one of my favorite thriller authors: but the forensic approach is interesting as is the international flavor. The killer is too savage, her view of the world too cynical, corrupt and I don't care for the demonic stuff.

Great Patricia Cornwell book. This one is outstanding. I couldn't put it down. Very suspenseful and scary.

Intense and thrilling - good characters and gripping story.

Part of the Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner of VA, series. Several of the CSI episodes on TV are based on this series. I say, start at the beginning... check patriciacornwell.com for a list of all the books in the series.

intense

Remanis were all that was left of a stowaway on a cargo ship.He arrived on a ship from Belgium.Who was this mysterious skeleten? Good Mystery.

Great book

Good mystery that makes you want to keep on reading.

I just finished this book, and I loved it. It was so different and suspenseful.

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I always love Kay Scarpetta novels, and this one was no exception!

Some wear on the spine/creasing, but still a very good copy.

I loved the first five books of the series, but they became waaay to hit or miss, Scarpetta was less likeable, and Lucy was constantly being shoved more into the series. This books for me marks the area where the books moved from being forensic/csi type thrillers into the almost James Bond like, globe trotting adventures, with vast shady criminal armies, double dealing cops, characters coming back from the dead, and more far fetched cliches. Spoiler...don't ready past here.....................How many times can Cornwell have the villians attack her hero in her own house in the last chapter??? Book 1,2,3 all ended with villian attacks in her house, the only difference was who shot the bad guy...Marino/Scarpetta/ect......and then to repeat it again after 9 books???? It's almost like a Naked Gun type of gag with a long line of thugs/villians/assassins lined up to Scarpetta door awaiting there turn while a hugh neon sign flashes "Scarpetta Lives Here! Kill her Now, while she is making pasta!" It's Cornwell's default ending to 1/3 of these novels.

Patricia Cornwells Kay Scarpetta is a character who becomes addicting. Smart, Funny, brave, and tough she is a character who sticks with you, and you will find yourself wanting to read the whole series. Chapters are on the shorter side so the book is easier to digest.

I normally like these types of books, but schedule got to buxy, I it wasn't a big enough to draw me to it.

I have read the entire Scarpetta series and have loved them all. This one is no exception.

If you are a Kay fan like me. You have to read this. As always the story is interesting and Patricia Cornwell makes the book hard to put down until you finish. Barbara

In true Cornwell fashion, Black notice draws you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Kay Scarpetta has quickly become one of my top favorite characters!!!

Remains wre all that was left of the stowaway. He arrived in Richmond's
deep Water Terminal---the ghastly cargo of a ship from Belgium. The decomposed body gave Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta no clues to its idenity-or the cause of death. But an odd tattoo led her on an international search to interpol's headquarters in Lyon,France-and on a mission thaat would pull her in two opposite directions: toward protecting her career or toward the truth.

Interesting.

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