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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Very disappointing. It has been a while since I’ve read a Scarpetta story, it will be a while before I read another. Too much of the psychological BS going on for me in this one.
Great characters!!
This was a very predictable and familiar tale…if you liked her other books this one will be quite familiar!
This is an engaging thrilled with many twists and turns. I had a hard time putting the book down after I started. The details are exceptional, and the character development is thorough and believable. A very enjoyable read.
Not her best but an OK read.
I love the Kay Scarpetta character and the evolving interactions among the main characters. This book kept my attention the entire time.
This is the first of her books that didn’t hold my attention. It took pages to convey things that a couple of paragraphs could have done.
Not as good as others in this series
For this author I thought it was slow reading. Maybe I’ve read too many books by this author with the same characters.
Hard to get into, doesn’t grab you at the start…..
As we have come to expect from Ms Cornwell and her Scarpetta characters.
Wow . . . is there a character in this book who is not mired in self-pity and fear? Would any reader want to have a relationship with any of these people?
Typical Scarpetta, great
This is a typical Dr. Scarpetta book although the earlier books were so much better. Kay has become a boring person almost afraid of what others say about her including her husband and niece, not to mention the childish police friend. Too much unnecessary hand-wringing. Liked the plot and hope if we get a new book we can lose the dogs and do more sleuthing.
It’s an ok read. Plot does not move along smoothly.
Too wordy and confusing.
I love her books. They are always very interesting and entertaining.
Took me over half the book to really get into it. Not one of her best in my opinion.
Another series that I will always give 5 star ratings to. Plot spins and stops and twirls and shifts. The key players are still here and continue to grow as each book is written. Patricia Cornwell is the best!
Classic Scarpetta. You won’t be disappointed.