The Scarpetta Factor (Kay Scarpetta, #17)
The Scarpetta Factor (Kay Scarpetta, #17)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009494
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic expert, faces new challenges as she helps solve a high-profile case in New York City. Balancing media scrutiny, personal relationships, and dangerous investigations, Scarpetta must navigate complex evidence and threats to uncover the truth.
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The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell showcases her signature forensic expertise and a compelling plot with well-developed characters. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the intricate details overwhelming. Overall, it continues to satisfy fans of the series, though it may not attract new followers.
Who Should Read The Scarpetta Factor (Kay Scarpetta, #17)?
Readers who relish forensic thrillers and detailed investigative plots akin to those in Kathy Reichs' Deja Dead or Tess Gerritsen's The Surgeon will find Patricia Cornwell's The Scarpetta Factor compelling. Fans of strong, meticulous protagonists in a crime-laden narrative are ideal for this engaging and clinical mystery.
31,605 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Patricia Cornwell continues to draw from her own experiences and connections within the forensic and crime investigation field, which add authenticity to her Scarpetta series, including The Scarpetta Factor.
The series starring Kay Scarpetta is credited with popularizing the forensic crime thriller genre and has consistently appeared on bestseller lists, with The Scarpetta Factor being no exception.
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The Scarpetta Factor was published during the 20th anniversary of the series starring Kay Scarpetta, marking two decades of gripping forensic mystery tales.
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494
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
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