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The Twelfth Dr Kay Scarpetta Novel.
Dr Kay Scarpetta has left Virginia in quest of peace but instead finds herself drawn into baffling, horrific murders in Florida, where she becomes entangled in an international conspiracy that confronts her with the shock of her life.
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"Am about one third way through this book and am really liking it. Despite the theme of serial killings and unearthing the killer's inner secrets, it is a compelling read. More later.... Loved it. Never read any of Patricia Cornwell before, so wouldn't mind checking out some more of her work."
— Speebles (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This is, in some ways, the most shocking Scarpetta installment…Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal -
“With an incredible range of accents (including an impeccable Creole) and vocal ranges (a brutish baritone for a serial killer and more gravelly tones for grim prison guards), Reading’s narration enriches the devilish plot and complements the characters, whose emotions range from hope to despair.”
— Booklist -
“A new Patricia Cornwell thriller is always a major event.”
— Irish Independent, praise for the author
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Blow Fly Listener Reviews
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" It started the series with this book. Alot of back story I was missing. Even with that I couldn't finish. "
— James, 2/19/2014 -
" Least favorite so far. It was written in a totally different format and completely shifted gears from previous books. "
— Amanda, 2/17/2014 -
" My first Kay Scarpetta book--I am offically hooked "
— Renee, 2/15/2014 -
" This book is second only to Twilight as far as bad books go. How Cornwell ever got published is beyond me. "
— Berkles, 2/13/2014 -
" i started this book and it was way too graphic for me. I stopped. "
— Betty, 2/5/2014 -
" Different type of book, still a good read. Mystery and Murder. "
— Lisa, 1/30/2014 -
" Nancy 5 stars; Ron 3 stars "
— Nancy, 1/26/2014 -
" I was hoping this would be a great forensic thriller, but I think I got through about the first chapter before being completely disgusted by the language and theme of the book. I think I may have thrown it away. Not worth even existing. "
— Sarah, 1/24/2014 -
" Another Patricia Cornwell book written in the present tense. It took me all of a page and a half to decide with this, like the last one, that there's no story compelling enough to make me read something that ends up sounding, in my head, like it's being narrated by someone with a heavy New Jersey accent. Patricia Cornwell - you're a great read - WHY do you keep ruining your books this way??? "
— Priscilla, 1/21/2014 -
" Much different perspective in the narration this time. Made it more eerie and exposed the reader to more feelings. The story almost seemed to short for the inevitable ending . . . checking the next one of out of the library right away! "
— Annette, 1/20/2014 -
" A Kay Scarpetta novel. Although I enjoy her books they are not on the top of my "to read" list. "
— Laurie, 1/14/2014 -
" Edge of my seat reading. "
— Teri, 12/26/2013 -
" Too many characters, too involved. "
— Lindsay, 12/2/2013 -
" generic thriller; entertaining enough "
— Janette, 11/3/2013 -
" great entertaining "
— Zach, 10/9/2013 -
" This book was different to her other books. It is not just from Scarpetta's view. At first, I didn't like it, but it grew on me and really, really enjoyed it. "
— Georgie, 10/1/2013 -
" Good Book, always enjoy reading these. Love Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner and her team. "
— Denise, 7/16/2013 -
" Book on CD for the Easter drive home. It was just alright for me, dawg. "
— Noelle, 4/11/2013 -
" I have decided to give up on this book. I initially started this book in 2009, and again I tried to read it this year. I just have no motivation to continue. "
— Marianna, 2/7/2013 -
" I always want more of Lucy! The plot seemed a bit contrived with Benton moving everyone around like a chess master moving pieces on a board, but I still liked it and thought it a good read. "
— Chris, 12/14/2012 -
" I wonder if I'd have liked this book better if I had read the series in order. This book was so confusing! I've been told this is an amazing series, so I'll give it another try...but this book wasn't fun to read at all. "
— Maggie, 11/12/2012 -
" I really like Paricia Cornwell novels. This was a pretty good one! "
— Sandra, 9/22/2012 -
" It was well-written, although for a series that purports to ground itself in gritty realism, the Scarpetta novels have veered into Ludlumesque plot contortions. The ending was rushed, and whatever moral compass Cornwell may have had at the start seems long gone. "
— Simon, 9/17/2012 -
" 12th Dr. Scarpetta series, published 2003; Richmond chief medical examiner, crime-solving novel. I've had it with the werewolf theme. "
— Salsadancer, 8/29/2012 -
" This one was good, but that is because I really like Scarpetta and the gang. But the story line in this one seemed not as interesting as her previous books. I am reading Scarpetta in sequence so I am looking forward to Trace. "
— Deb, 8/10/2012 -
" I was starting to get bored with Scarpetta but this one got me interested again. "
— P, 6/22/2012 -
" another one of those books were i should have read previous novels before getting into this one. good tho. "
— {flash}, 5/9/2012 -
" Kept me wanting more. "
— Keri, 11/6/2011 -
" All the previous books in this series have been in 1st person POV, but this book is now in the 3rd person. It was pretty good, however, and I see why the author had to do that. However, the ending is way too abrupt. "
— Maria, 10/9/2011 -
" Loved it! Suspense all the way! "
— Cassandra, 5/19/2011 -
" I wonder if I'd have liked this book better if I had read the series in order. This book was so confusing! I've been told this is an amazing series, so I'll give it another try...but this book wasn't fun to read at all. "
— Maggie, 5/10/2011 -
" Good story, but a little too much <em>deus ex mahina</em> for my taste. "
— Gail, 4/25/2011 -
" Added review: Unfortunately, didn't get much better. The holes in and implausibility of the plot, and (in my opinion) problems with the writing style made this a disappointment compared to Cornwell's typical writing. Here's hoping she goes back to writing the way she did earlier in the series. "
— Alyssa, 4/5/2011 -
" best patricia corwell ever <br/>I couldn't put the book down and the bloating greusomeness of the story would send the squeamish screaming <br/> "
— Michelle, 3/6/2011 -
" A Kay Scarpetta novel. Although I enjoy her books they are not on the top of my "to read" list. "
— Laurie, 2/25/2011 -
" Never having read a book by P. Cornwell before I was looking forward to it. I wasn't disappointed, it was exciting and well written. I will be reading more by Cornwell in the future. "
— Jessica, 2/20/2011 -
" one of my fav series!!! "
— Sonya, 1/11/2011 -
" This was a "Kay Scarpetta" book, which I normally love. This one was good, but not my favorite one. "
— Shauna, 1/2/2011 -
" I read all the books in the Scarpetta series. I really like the characters and the mysteries. There is nothing earth-shattering about the writing or the concept, but they are fun and entertaining books and easy to read. "
— Thenerdmom, 12/31/2010 -
" i started this book and it was way too graphic for me. I stopped. "
— Betty, 12/29/2010
About Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is recognized as one of the world’s top bestselling crime authors with many New York Times bestselling novels. She wrote her debut, Postmortem, while working at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond, Virginia, and it went on to win the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity awards, as well as the French Prix du Roman d’Aventures—the first book ever to claim all these distinctions in a single year. Beyond the Kay Scarpetta series, she has written a definitive book about Jack the Ripper, a biography, and three more fiction series, among others.
About Kate Reading
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.