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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I’ve been very disappointed in the last few books I’ve read in this series. They seem to drag on, then the ending is rushed. The beginning of the series was great & I anticipated the next book….Now, I struggle finishing them.
It’s dialogue seemed choppier than previous books by the author…almost as though she delegated parts of the book to other people.
She is a great author.
To many fowl words!
Great read hard to put down.
Boring, weak blot, repetitious, too much rhetoric about medical procedures. The author needs new material. Used to look forward to her new books, after this one will change authors. Not worth the time or money.
Too predictable.
Ok but predictable
I thought it was oh — hum boring
terrible, drawn out and very predictable
Typical of Cornwell, superb crime thriller based on accurate forensics with good character development.
As always, Patricia Cornwall’s books are the kind of book you both hate to put down but are sorry that they end.
Not as good as previous books
I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of this book. It was totally engrossing and I can’t wait to read more!
Remenistant of the early Scarpetta novels. This is why I liked it. Good plot and easy to read
I love a Patricia Cornwell I have read all of her books and “Dust” did not disappoint me it stood up to my expectations Cornwell is always a good read
I used to Love Love Love the Scarpetta Novels but now I think they are getting a bit drawn out. Will still read each one that comes out though. I can’t just drop a series 🙂
Cornwell rarely disappoints.
Not bad, but some unnecessary excursions in the book.
Love the Kay Scarpetta books. This one kept me guessing as to “who done it” to the very end.