One of my favourite authors (Patricia Cornwell in general)

Member Name: dotchristine

Product:	Patricia Cornwell in general
Date:	22/08/00 (47 review reads)
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Advantages: Great plots, brilliant characters

Disadvantages: Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross aren't very good, stick to the Scarpetta novels

Patricia Cornwell is a genius! Her books about Kay Scarpetta have entertained me for several years now and I'm always waiting in line to buy the new ones from Amazon. I'm not so keen on her new characters in Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross. But let's stick to Kay Scarpetta - the character that has made Patricia Cornwell's reputation as one of the best crime/thriller writers around. Contrary to many other books in this genre we actually get to know the characters in this book. Having read every single one so far I feel as though I know Scarpetta and every word I read is so vivid inside me that when I put the book down after finishing the last word, I feel as though a good friend has gone away. I agree, the last book wasn't completely up to the standard that we've come to expect, but compared to what else is out there, it's absolutely brilliant. If you haven't read anything by Patricia Cornwell, and feel that the Scarpetta books could be interesting I would advise you to start with the first one and once you're hooked, work your way through them in chronological order. I can't wait for the next one!

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