Book Info:

Classification: Fiction
Author: Patricia Cornwell
Publisher:G. P. Putnam's Sons
Copyright: 2007

Review #1

Reviewer: Nancy
Book Rating:
Reviewer Comments: One of the things you'll notice right away in this book is that Cornwell now writes in the third, rather than the first, person...probably because even Kay Scarpetta can't stand to be herself any more. The novel, of course, begins with Kay's trademark angst about Benton, Marino and Lucy and throws in a convoluted, unsatisfying series of murders with a predictable murderer.  And, please, after all these years together, can't Kay and Benton learn to relate to each other as adults rather than as insecure adolescents?  Grow up, Kay...and while you're at it: you're a doctor.  Write yourself a prescription for Zoloft; you'll feel much better. As for me, I'm done. A cereal box is a better read.

Review #2

Reviewer: Patty
Book Rating:
Reviewer Comments: I typically would rate a Patricia Cornwell book a 4 or 5, but unfortunately, I can't with any good conscience rate this any higher than a 3. As much as I love the Kay Scarpetta series, I'm beginning to wonder if this series should just end. The story lines are not as strong and captivating as they used to be. The case they are working on is interesting but once she throws in the character's personal issues, it just muddles up the story. For the first time ever, I actually put this book aside to read another one and then came back to it.