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Black Notice (Kay Scarpetta, #10)

Patricia Cornwell
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Black Notice (Kay Scarpetta, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Patricia Cornwell

Black Notice (Kay Scarpetta, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

441

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta, the Chief Medical Examiner, as she investigates a puzzling murder linked to an unidentified body found in a cargo ship's container. This mystery novel delves into forensic science and criminal investigation while Scarpetta unravels a complex international conspiracy.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

48,980 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patricia Cornwell's Black Notice delivers a gripping forensic thriller, praised for its intricate plot and compelling protagonist, Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Reviewers commend the novel's detailed forensic science and suspenseful pacing. However, some criticize its complex narrative and find character development lacking. Overall, it's a thrilling read for forensic fiction fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Black Notice (Kay Scarpetta, #10)?

A reader who revels in gritty, detail-oriented forensic thrillers and appreciates strong female protagonists will enjoy Patricia Cornwell's Black Notice. Fans of Kathy Reichs's Déjà Dead or Tess Gerritsen's The Surgeon will find this book particularly compelling, with its blend of meticulous crime scene investigation and psychological intrigue.

4.2

48,980 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

441

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

730L

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