In this #1 New York Times bestseller Dr. Kay Scarpetta is on a deadly mission that will pull her in two opposite directions: toward protecting her career or toward the truth…Remains were all that was left of the stowaway. He arrived in Richmond’s Deep Water Terminal—the ghastly cargo of a ship from Belgium. The decomposed body gives Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta no clues to its … Scarpetta no clues to its identity—or the cause of death. But an odd tattoo soon leads her on an international search to Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France—and towards a confrontation with one of the most savage killers of her career…
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This was a great book to read. Just could not put it down. Every spare minute, I was found reading this book.
Not her best by a long shot. Wooden characters and absurd plot.
I anxiously await new books by one of my favorite authors. Her books are always thrilling.
I always love Kay Scarpetta. I have a science background, so I enjoy books that incorporate science. Katy is a character that is human, with human problems and reactions. She’s not a saint, but is very professional in her work. They sometimes try to bring her down, but because she is professional, she always prevails.
Couldn’t put it down.
I have been so disappointed in Cornwell’s last few books. All of the characters are messed up. I think Ms. Cornwell must have a crappy life, except for her boatload of money. She has lost me as a reader.
Not as complex or riviting as many of her others but entertaining nonetheless.
Great book by Patricia Cornwell. I love her writing style
All Patricia Cornwell books are amazing. Worth reading!
Great book.
I USUALLY LOVE THESE BOOKS. GOOD STORIES, INFORMATIVE. BUT THIS ONE WAS WAY TO DISCRIPTIVE AND GORY, I AM NOT FINISHED AND AM NOT SURE MY STOMACH WIL LET ME FINISH IT.
I’m a huge Patricia Cornwall and Kay Scarpetta Fan!!!!!
Read in hard cover.still a great read.
I have read every Scarpetta series book. Love, love, love.
Book Review
3.5 of 5 stars (rounded up due to the topic in the book) for Black Notice, the 10th book in the “Kay Scarpetta” thriller and suspense series, written in 1999 by Patricia Cornwell. For me, this was a transitional book in the series, not so much from good to bad, but in the terms of who Kay Scarpetta is and what happens with the people in her life. If you are still reading the series, or think you will, don’t read the next few lines… then skip ahead to the next paragraph where it will be spoiler free. *** SPOILER *** Kay has lost Benton… and she needs to re-evaluate her life. Knowing what happens later in the books, and thinking about what we learn in this one and the previous one, I really questioned what Cornwell was doing in the series… and if it was just too many directional changes *** SPOILER END ***
So… the best part about this book is that there is the possibility of a werewolf. No… Cornwell didn’t delve into fantasy, but there is a disease that could make someone look like a werewolf and that’s where we go in this installment. Rather than cover the actual details of the story… think about the amount of effort and work Cornwell had to put into this book in order to write this story. It’s highly focused on extreme medical conditions, takes you across the continent, involves shipping procedures, politics, FBI investigations. This is not a normal everyday writer’s story… Cornwell may have a few downs in some of her books, but you can never question her ability to write a good story and to put the effort into surprising her fans. She excels in this area, and this book is one of those reasons for me. You don’t want to stop turning the pages and will end up reading it in one rather long sitting, just to understand what this werewolf thing is all about!
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I have read a her books, waiting on the new one!
The plot is too black too many subplots
Great writer. Always enjoy her books.
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I love all of her books!!!!