With unparalleled high-tension suspense and the latest in forensic technology, Patricia Cornwell once again proves her exceptional ability to surprise—and to thrill—in this electrifying Kay Scarpetta novel.A body, oddly draped in an unusual cloth, has just been discovered inside the sheltered gates of MIT, and it’s suspected the identity is that of missing computer engineering grad student Gail … grad student Gail Shipton, last seen the night before at a trendy Cambridge bar. It appears she’s been murdered, mere weeks before the trial in her $100 million lawsuit against her former financial manager, and Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta doubts it’s a coincidence. She also fears the case may have a connection with her computer genius niece, Lucy.
In Dust, Scarpetta and her colleagues are up against a force far more sinister than a sexual predator who fits the criminal classification of a “spectacle killer.” The murder of Gail Shipton soon leads deep into the dark world of designer drugs, drone technology, organized crime, and shocking corruption at the highest levels.
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Wonderful character development and timely topic. Featured a knowledgeable women forensic scientist.
classic Scarpetta
The thriller aspect was severely overshadowed by Scarpetta’s dark emotional state and relationship angst. I felt like the story dragged as the author droned on with pages and pages of introspection and ruminations. One of the reasons I became a Cornwell fan was the strong, real-life dynamics between Kay, Marino, Benton and Lucy. In this book, Kay seems to view the world and those she loves most with paranoia and distrust, while solving the crime through a series of suspicious that stretched credibility.
Keeps you on the edge of your seat!
Boring
I have read all the “Kay Scarpetta” books. The most recent one is a little dry and repetitive. If you didn’t already know the characters she was re-introducing you wouldn’t like them much by her descriptions.
She is THEE most favorite author of all times. I could read Patricia Cornwall all the time. If she put out two a week as long as it’s with the whole scarpeta gang I will read them all. Patricia is knowledgeable and realistic in what she writes and so talented in how she writes. She paints the picture for her readers with expertise and talent like no other
I loved it. Patricia Cornwall books are on my must read list
Not up to Patricia Caldwell’s standards, I was very disappointed I’m Dust, I usually enjoy Patricia Caldwell’s books but this was bad.
I love all of Patricia Cornwell’s books…Literally can’t put them down!!
Don’t you read any reviews I write?
Boring. Scarpetta spends too much time on psycho analyzing her relationships with her husband, niece and co-worker, Marino. Took four long chapters to get to the first crime scene. I used to enjoy Patricia Cornwell forensic thrillers, but the last few have left me yawning.
I love Cornwell’s mysteries. Been reading them for years, and as long as she is writing them I will continue to do so!
not as good as previous books by this author
Always enjoy Patricia Cronwell books have read most of hers and looking forward to the next one.
Terrible book. Boring and, confusing and implausible. Must be her worst ever.
Very slow. Not one of her best.
Not quite as interesting as her other books.
Her recent books have been too full of TMI—scientific info, which does not impact the story.
As always Patricia Cornwell wrote another exciting book. Love it!