Scarpetta Trace: Scarpetta (Book 13), Book 13, (Paperback)

from delphimo

When Cornwell ends a novel, she always picks up the next novel where the action ended in the previous book. I must have missed something in the last novel, such as what happened to the escaped Jean-Bapiste and his nephew, Albert. Also, the confrontation between Benton and Kay does not happen. In ...

from jwcooper3

OK. Cornwell spins a good yard and the Scarpetta series has held up well over the years. That's a given. The particulars of this entry find Scarpetta and Marino returning to Richmond to help solve the death of a thirteen year old girl. The sub plots with Benton and Lucy eventually get woven toget...

from storeyonastory

It's been years since I've picked up a Kay Scarpetta novel, but Patricia Cornwell has the fantastic knack for keeping the characters familiar, no matter how much time has passed or what events have taken place in the intervening books. Things happen in one book that change who the characters are ...

from Cecilturtle

This was my first Scarpetta novel, so I must admit to having to Wikipedia to resort to some context, which, in itself was mildly annoying - I never knew what was new and what was implied knowledge... this combined with Lucy's over-the-top personality, the complicated relationship with Benton, and...

from LiteraryFeline

Forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta is called back to her old stomping grounds of Richmond, Virginia to consult on the mysterious death of a 14 year old girl. Joined by her good friend, Marino, the two set out to uncover the truth despite their presence not being completely welcome by the new chie...