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Livid (Kay Scarpetta, #26)

Patricia Cornwell
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Livid (Kay Scarpetta, #26)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Patricia Cornwell

Livid (Kay Scarpetta, #26)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Livid by Patricia Cornwell, Dr. Kay Scarpetta navigates a complex forensic investigation involving a high-profile murder case. Utilizing her extensive expertise, Scarpetta unravels evidence and seeks justice amidst political pressures and personal encounters. This addition to the long-running series continues to explore the challenging and intricate world of forensic pathology.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

40,504 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patricia Cornwell's Livid receives mixed reviews. Fans appreciate the return of familiar characters and Cornwell’s detailed forensic expertise. However, the plot is critiqued as convoluted and at times, overly reliant on technical jargon, which may detract from the suspense. While engaging for series enthusiasts, newcomers might find it less accessible.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Livid (Kay Scarpetta, #26)?

A reader who enjoys Patricia Cornwell's Livid would be captivated by forensic thrillers and intense crime investigations. Fans of Kathy Reichs’ Déjà Dead or Tess Gerritsen’s Gravity will find similar appeal in Cornwell’s detailed forensics and complex, suspenseful storytelling.

4.1

40,504 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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