Very fast read. Slow to start out but then the characters became interesting enough to know how it ends. Not her best, that's for sure and I wouldn't pay $8 for it but if you want something you can read in a couple hours, this is it.

If you know Patricia Cornwell for only her Dr. Kay Scarpetta series, then you are not a true fan of this author.

This book is about a new set of characters.
A Massachusetts state investigator is called home from Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is completing a course at the National Forensic Academy. His boss, the district attorney, attractive but hard-charging, is planning to run for governor, and as a showcase she's planning to use a new crime initiative called At Risk; its motto, "Any crime, any time." In particualr, she's been looking for a way to employ cuttign-edge DNA technolgy, and she thinks she's found the perfect subject in an unsolved twenty-year-old muder-in Tennessee. If her office solves the case, it ought to make them all look pretty good, right?
Her investigator is not so sure-not sure about anything to do with this woman, really-but before he can open his mouth, a shocking piece of violence intervenes, an act that shakes up not only both of their lives but also the lives of everyone around them. It's not a random event. Is it personal? Is it profesional? Whatever it is , the implications are very, very bad indeed...and they're about to get much worse.

Colorful characters,solid believable plot, and fast paced. Over all a great read.

A fast read; not one of Ms. Cornwell's best.

Book is a short read and not Cornwell usual. Very disappointing for Patricia Cornwell.

Well, I have been a fan of Patricia Cornwell, but this book was a disappointment. I kept waiting for something to happen, for the plot to pick up, but it never did. It also bothers me when an author pretends that a book is a whole book, even though the spacing is at 1.5, there are lots of empty pages, and there is really no story. It's more of a mini book - she left out a lot of words, a storyline that was interesting, and made sure there were a lot of blank pages. It was insulting. And because I have enjoyed her previous work, this was really disappointing, a waste of money, and a waste of time.

This is new series (not Kay Scarpetta). Although the characters are interesting the story is short and not well developed.

Winston Garano is called out of forensics school to solve a decades old crime. His boss, Monique Lamont, is using the case to further her political career. Before he can even get started, strange events happen, followed by an act of violence. Politics, personal lives and crime are intertwined in this story.

This is a very good book, however, it is not a Kay Scarpetta book! In my experience, Patricia Cornwell books are always a good read.

A Ma state investigator is called home from Tn where his completing a course at the National Forensic Academy. His boss the DA attractive but hard charging is planning to run for governor and showcasing a new crime initiative called at risk. She thinks she has found the subject a 20 yr old murder.

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This books seemed like an afterthought...a short one at that. Neither plot nor characters very well developed in my opinion. I was disappointed.

As I read this book, I found I couldn't put it down. Very intriguing mystery! :)

The only things suspenseful about this book were "Is the story going to get any better?" and "What's Up with all the blank pages and spacing?". I just couldn't get into it. I was really hoping that after my disappointment with the Kay Scarpetta series getting old that a fresh series by this author was what I needed. I couldn't have been more wrong. The writing style was lame and I couldn't help but compare it to watching a "B" movie when I wanted to go to the theater and see a new release. There's definitely better authors out there that I'll give a chance to since I won't waste any more time on this one.

enjoyed it.

Big disappointment. Slow, just not interesting!

I really expected more from this book. Not one of her best. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the Scarpetta and Hammer series???

Win is a state investigator being manipulated by his boss who's trying to climb the political ladder and uses him help achieve her goals. The only problem is that she publicizes a new crime initiative trying to solve a 20 year old murder, that people want hidden, and it backfires and puts her at risk. Enjoy another Patricia Cornwell mystery unlike her Kay Scarpetta series. Fast reading and enjoyable book.

At Risk is filled with all the chilling suspense, rich characters, and trademark forensics that have made Patrica Cornwell an international phenomenon.

A Massachusetts state investigator is called home from Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is completing a course at the National Forensic Academy. His boss, the district attorney, attractive but hard-charging, is planning to run for governor, and as a showcase she's planning to use a new crime initiative called At Risk; its motto, "Any crime, any time." In particular, she's been looking for a way to employ cutting-edge DNA technology, and she thinks she's found the perfect subject in an unsolved twenty-year-old murder-in Tennessee. If her office solves the case, it ought to make them all look pretty good, right?
Her investigator is not so sure-not sure about anything to do with this woman, really-but before he can open his mouth, a shocking piece of violence intervenes, an act that shakes up not only both their lives but also the lives of everyone around them. It's not a random event. Is it personal? Is it professional? Whatever it is, the implications are very, very bad indeed... and they're about to get much worse.
Sparks fly, taps spring, twists abound-this is the master working at the top of her game.

Patricia Cornwell is a pleasure to read. She knows all the details, with her background in forensic science. I read all her books.

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