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From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6)

Patricia Cornwell
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From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Patricia Cornwell

From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Patricia Cornwell's From Potter's Field, forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta probes a murder mystery after a body is found in Central Park, leading her to track a serial killer. As she navigates complex evidence and forensic science, she uncovers chilling truths.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

65,710 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell is widely praised for its suspenseful plot and engaging character development, particularly of medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. However, some reviewers feel the book falls short in its pacing and lacks depth in certain subplots, which can detract from the overall experience. The novel is still a compelling read for fans of forensic thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6)?

Readers who enjoy forensic thrillers with strong female protagonists, intricate plotlines, and detailed crime scene analysis will relish Patricia Cornwell's From Potter's Field. Comparable to Kathy Reichs' Déjà Dead and Jeffrey Deaver's The Bone Collector, this book appeals to fans of suspenseful, science-based crime fiction.

4.3

65,710 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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