Name: Livid
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
ISBN: 9781538726624

Patricia Cornwell

A Scarpetta Novel

Livid

COMING SOON: THE THRILLING NEW KAY SCARPETTA MYSTERY FROM THE #1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER Murder and mayhem. Scarpetta is back, and she's racing against the clock . . . Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge's sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects? Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes tell-tale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out . . . 'ONE OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS WRITING TODAY' GUARDIAN 'ASTONISHING . . . THIRTY YEARS ON, THERE'S STILL NO OTHER CRIME WRITER LIKE HER' SUNDAY TIMES 'AMERICA'S MOST STIMULATING AND CHILLING WRITER OF CRIME FICTION' THE TIMES

The new Kay Scarpetta thriller from the No.1 bestseller

Pretty good read, but very explanation heavy. 

I found that there were a lot of lengthy explications throughout the book, scientific or otherwise, and I found it quite tedious to read through and comprehend. 

Even when I got to the end of the book, it took me a while to realise that that was end, and I had a feeling of "that was it?" once I reached the final page. Everything was clearly explicated, but it was done in a way that I felt was just pouring all the answers onto the page, rather than implementating them into the story through the characters' dialogue, monologue, or actions, so it felt a little anticlimactic. 

I do admit that, without reading them, I would miss more than half of the book, as I wouldn't have any idea what is going on, but all the same, their inclusion still brought down my overall opinion on the book. 

However, I will say that the plot, story, and writing are all incredible, and it's always fantastic to see characters who all have their own individual personalities. As well as that, I did feel a sense of suspense throughout the story, and always wondered what might happen next, so I commend the author in that light.

Other than the long explanations, the book was great, and I really did enjoy the read, but I personally don't plan on revisiting it. 

Aistė

Pretty good read, but very explanation heavy. 

I found that there were a lot of lengthy explications throughout the book, scientific or otherwise, and I found it quite tedious to read through and comprehend. 

Even when I got to the end of the book, it took me a while to realise that that was end, and I had a feeling of "that was it?" once I reached the final page. Everything was clearly explicated, but it was done in a way that I felt was just pouring all the answers onto the page, rather than implementating them into the story through the characters' dialogue, monologue, or actions, so it felt a little anticlimactic. 

I do admit that, without reading them, I would miss more than half of the book, as I wouldn't have any idea what is going on, but all the same, their inclusion still brought down my overall opinion on the book. 

However, I will say that the plot, story, and writing are all incredible, and it's always fantastic to see characters who all have their own individual personalities. As well as that, I did feel a sense of suspense throughout the story, and always wondered what might happen next, so I commend the author in that light.

Other than the long explanations, the book was great, and I really did enjoy the read, but I personally don't plan on revisiting it. 

These latest Scarpetta Books are almost like the first books in the series and I'm really loving them.

Kay is having a tough time in the witness box.  The Prosecutor is a mysoginistic blowhard at best.  Her friend is the presiding Judge and there is a lot of emotion surrounding the case.  When leaving the courthouse she gts the news that the Judge's sister has been murdered.

Kay and Marino are soon on the scene and some other friendly faces appear - Lucy and Tron.  Now Kay and Marino know that the super, secret squirrel world of Intelligence and National Security is also involved.

Murder, threats to the President and some very weird clues are all wrapped up in the plot, including a new and very unobtrusive weapon that could wreak devastation. I did feel that the story took a bit of time to get going.  The scenes in the courthouse did take an inordinate amount of chapters to get through.  However, once we got to the murder scene it zipped back to a more appropriate speed.

I was glad to see all the usual crew were present- I'm still not keen on Dorothy, I have to admit.  I've read almost every Scarpetta book and I always come away having learned something and no two books are ever the same.

Nicola Sarah Brooks

These latest Scarpetta Books are almost like the first books in the series and I'm really loving them.

Kay is having a tough time in the witness box.  The Prosecutor is a mysoginistic blowhard at best.  Her friend is the presiding Judge and there is a lot of emotion surrounding the case.  When leaving the courthouse she gts the news that the Judge's sister has been murdered.

Kay and Marino are soon on the scene and some other friendly faces appear - Lucy and Tron.  Now Kay and Marino know that the super, secret squirrel world of Intelligence and National Security is also involved.

Murder, threats to the President and some very weird clues are all wrapped up in the plot, including a new and very unobtrusive weapon that could wreak devastation. I did feel that the story took a bit of time to get going.  The scenes in the courthouse did take an inordinate amount of chapters to get through.  However, once we got to the murder scene it zipped back to a more appropriate speed.

I was glad to see all the usual crew were present- I'm still not keen on Dorothy, I have to admit.  I've read almost every Scarpetta book and I always come away having learned something and no two books are ever the same.

Livid A Scarpetta Novel

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