Postmortem
by Patricia Cornwell
Taste attributes: crimethrillermysterydetectiveunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedsolving the riddle/not as it seemsempowerment/personal growthfighting evil
Boxlist takeExpect a contained, morally murky crime novel, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
A killer is stalking the streets of Richmond, Virginia. When the bodies begin to mount, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is pulled into a chilling investigation that blends high-stakes forensics with psychological warfare. Armed with cutting-edge science and unflinching resolve, Scarpetta must navigate hostile forces both inside and outside the investigation—because someone isn’t just trying to hide the truth.
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- Author
- Patricia Cornwell
- Published
- 1990
- Pages
- 364
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