The Last Precinct (Kay Scarpetta, #11)
The Last Precinct (Kay Scarpetta, #11)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Richmond, Virginia • 2000s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell is a crime novel that follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist, as she deals with the aftermath of her personal and professional life unraveling. She faces new challenges and attempts to solve a complex series of crimes while confronting her past. The book is part of the Kay Scarpetta series.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Patricia Cornwell's The Last Precinct highlight its detailed forensic content and thrilling investigation, keeping readers engaged. Positive feedback praises Cornwell's intricate plotting and character development. However, some find the narrative pace slower compared to her previous works, with an overabundance of detail that can hinder momentum.
Who Should Read The Last Precinct (Kay Scarpetta, #11)?
Readers who enjoy Patricia Cornwell’s The Last Precinct are likely fans of forensic thrillers and crime investigations. The book appeals to those who appreciate intricate plots and detailed criminal analysis, similar to readers of Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs or Kathy Reichs’s Deja Dead.
44,887 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Richmond, Virginia • 2000s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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