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I think I continue to read these novels because I enjoyed them so much years ago. Not anymore. As with the last few, this one is more of the same. More of Marino being completely unlikable, more of Kay being angry, more of Benton being secretive and absent, more of Lucy shutting loved ones out, and

The Kay Scarpetta series clearly shows the work of a brilliant imagination, clever plotter, intelligent and savvy mind who understands people, and intense soul. After 22 books, I'm unable to put them down... and knowing what it's like to write a series, I'm in awe of Patricia Cornwell's talent. With Leggi tutto

Speaking as a long time Cornwell fan, this may be my last read of her books. They have become increasingly self-absorbed to the point that there is no longer even a pretense of a plot. This one started with a potentially interesting murder weapon, then swiftly degenerated into the usual self-aggrand Leggi tutto

Re Read May 2024 Story 4.25 stars** Audio 4 stars** Narrator Lorelei King

If you own this book, tear out the pages individually and use them as kindling! Some time ago when I reviewed Cornwell’s PREDATOR (Scarpetta #14) , I panned it with a single star review and categorized “… every single one of the characters as psychological shipwrecks. Kay and Lucy Scarpetta, Pete Mari Leggi tutto

What is going on with this series???? I have read most of the books and loved the first ones but after book #18, I gave up on this series. Why did I then read book #22? I was kind of missing Kate Scarpetta and thinking...hey the real KS might just be back???? Well, let me tell you right away.......... Leggi tutto

In this 22nd book in the 'Kay Scarpetta' series, the medical examiner is concerned with a series of odd murders. The book works as a standalone, but familiarity with the characters is a plus. ***** Dr. Kay Scarpetta, currently the Chief Medical Examiner in Cambridge, Massachusetts, often investigates Leggi tutto

I will start by saying that I read my first Scarpetta novel in 1996 and have FAITHFULLY read every one, some multiple times. Simply put, the stories USED to be great, scary, well-written fun! With amazing characters. That being said, I will NEVER EVER purchase another. Is Patricia Cornwell incapacit Leggi tutto