Patricia Cornwell's heroine Dr. Kay Scarpetta is back; this time to solve the mystery of the death of an Associated Press reporter who was killed while nosing about in a decommissioned navy yard. Scarpetta's involvement in the case leads her to be targeted for murder herself by a nasty little neo-fascist cult with delusions of grandeur that include a plan to "kill and maim, frighten, brainwash and torture" all who oppose their plan to rule the world. Helping Scarpetta is her niece Lucy, an F.B.I. agent whose computer expertise leads to a heart-stopping journey into cyberspace.
Patricia Cornwell writes about Kay Scarpetta, a chief medical examiner, and the cases she works. Her books are well written, informative, intriguing; thrillers from a woman's point of view.
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Katie E. (hunterchick) from HURRICANE, WV wrote on 10/1/2008...
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.
Joanna A. from LAKELAND, TN wrote on 4/22/2007...
This is a reprinting of an earlier book by Patricia Cornwell. It's a good read and very interesting subject material.
Aaron A. from EVERETT, WA wrote on 4/10/2007...
A Very Good Read!!!
Court D. (VCD3) from NASHUA, NH wrote on 3/26/2007...
All your favorite Kay Scarpetta characters are here ... good read
Ralph B. from MINNEAPOLIS, MN wrote on 3/17/2007...
Classic Scarpetta !
Alice L. from ALEX CITY, AL wrote on 3/5/2007...
Dr. Scarpetta works an underwater crime.
Eileen R. (Craftbug) from MANORVILLE, NY wrote on 3/2/2007...
Patricia Cornwell's work is always special. Another in the Kay Scarpetta series.
Julie S. from LA MESA, CA wrote on 2/25/2007...
This book is your typical murder mystery with Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Pete Marino, Lucy and Benton. I thought it was a good book and kept me interested.
Becky J. (BeckyJ) from SAN ANTONIO, TX wrote on 2/12/2007...
one of her best
Heidi W. (a2heidi) from ANN ARBOR, MI wrote on 2/9/2007...